Philippines
Balicasag Island
Balicasag Island in Philippines is organized on WhereDive as a practical diving destination page. It is designed to help divers compare season, difficulty, current, visibility, and travel logistics before choosing specific dive operators or underwater sites.
For trip planning, Balicasag Island is most relevant to divers interested in reef diving, drift diving and macro photography, with likely highlights including coral gardens, reef fish and schooling fish and nudibranchs and macro life. The baseline difficulty is AOW recommended; OW divers should prioritize shallow, low-current guided dives, while AOW and experienced divers can evaluate boat dives, drift conditions, or deeper profiles where available.
Best season
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Suitable levels
AOW divers / Advanced divers / Beginner divers / Underwater photographers / Liveaboard travelers
Dive sites
14
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Recommended level
AOW
Current
Mild
Balicasag Island Diving Overview
The best months to consider are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug. Visibility varies with season, tide, and rainfall, and the current is best treated as mild. The reference page surfaces about 5 underwater site leads, so final dive plans should still be checked against recent sea conditions, operator briefings, marine park rules, and logged-dive requirements.
Best for
Highlights
- • Balicasag Island, Philippines destination page for season and level planning
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Best for: reef diving, drift diving and macro photography
- • Likely highlights: coral gardens, reef fish and schooling fish and nudibranchs and macro life
- • Difficulty reference: AOW recommended; current reference: mild
What this page helps you decide
Use this page to decide whether Balicasag Island fits your certification level, travel months, marine-life goals, and liveaboard or resort planning style.
Season & Conditions
Prioritize Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug for easier dive scheduling, course planning, or fun dives. Rain or weather-variable months include Jan, Feb, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, so keep schedule flexibility.
Travel Planning
- • For Balicasag Island, confirm the nearest airport, harbor, boat time, and transfer window before booking dives or liveaboards.
- • Reference transport notes suggest combining land and boat transfers; always check current schedules and weather notices.
- • Compare dive packages, gear rental, island fees, and transfer costs when budgeting.
Dive types
Marine life
Dive sites in this destination
Balicasag Island
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for drift diving and reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 20-30 m
BBC
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 30 m
Bita-Ug
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 30 m
Black Forest
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 8-40 m
Cathedral
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 45 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving, wall diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 3-45 m
Danao Wall
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 60 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 38-60 m
Diver’S Heaven
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 7-40 m
Doljo Housereef
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 16-20 m
Giant Clam
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 16-20 m
Hoyo Hoy
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 30 m
Marine Sanctuary
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 5-40 m
Pamilacan Island
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 16-20 m
Rudy´S Rock
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 35 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving, wall diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 3-35 m
Tawala MPA
Philippines / Balicasag Island
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 30 m
Suggested itinerary
Plan 3 to 5 dive days, starting with a check dive before choosing signature Balicasag Island sites based on conditions. For liveaboards, confirm route and seasonal marine-life targets.
Getting there
Current transport guidance: confirm nearest airport, harbor transfer, boat time, and weather cancellation policy before booking.
FAQ
Is Balicasag Island suitable for OW divers? +
Balicasag Island is better for AOW or advanced divers. OW divers should ask operators about shallow, low-current options.
What is the best season for Balicasag Island? +
Prioritize Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug for easier dive scheduling, course planning, or fun dives. Rain or weather-variable months include Jan, Feb, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, so keep schedule flexibility.
What type of diving is Balicasag Island known for? +
Balicasag Island is relevant for Reef, Drift, Macro.
Is Balicasag Island good for photographers? +
Yes, the destination includes wide-angle or macro-friendly dive themes.