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Philippines

Boracay

Boracay 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, Boracay is most relevant to divers interested in wreck diving, with likely highlights including reef fish and schooling fish. The baseline difficulty is OW and above; 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.

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Best season

Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec

Suitable levels

OW divers / Beginner divers / Underwater photographers

Dive sites

17

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Recommended level

OW

Current

Mild

Boracay Diving Overview

The best months to consider are Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Visibility varies with season, tide, and rainfall, and the current is best treated as mild. The reference page surfaces about 15 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

OW diversBeginner diversUnderwater photographers

Highlights

  • • Boracay, Philippines destination page for season and level planning
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
  • • Best for: wreck diving
  • • Likely highlights: reef fish and schooling fish
  • • Difficulty reference: OW and above; current reference: mild

What this page helps you decide

Use this page to decide whether Boracay fits your certification level, travel months, marine-life goals, and liveaboard or resort planning style.

Season & Conditions

Prioritize Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec for easier dive scheduling, course planning, or fun dives. Rain or weather-variable months include Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, so keep schedule flexibility.

Travel Planning

  • • For Boracay, 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

Wreck

Marine life

reef fish

Dive sites in this destination

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OW Mild

AngolPoint

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
15 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Reef
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
  • • Reference depth: 5-15 m
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AOW Mild

Balinghai Wall

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
24 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Wall
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for wall diving
  • • Reference depth: 8-24 m
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OW Mild

BeachNightDive

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
6 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Macro
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for macro photography
  • • Reference depth: 4-6 m
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AOW Mild

Camia Wreck

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
30 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Wreck
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for wreck diving
  • • Reference depth: 18-30 m
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Advanced Medium

Carabao Islad

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
40 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
DriftReefWall
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
  • • Reference depth: 35-40 m
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Advanced Strong

Channel Drift

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
36 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
ReefDrift
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving and drift diving
  • • Reference depth: 10-36 m
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OW Mild

Coral Garden

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
18 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
ReefMacro
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
  • • Reference depth: 6-18 m
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AOW Mild

Crocodile Island

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
22 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Reef
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
  • • Reference depth: 5-22 m
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OW Mild

Friday's Rock

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
18 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Macro
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for macro photography
  • • Reference depth: 12-18 m
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AOW Mild

Hinugan

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
32 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
ReefWall
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
  • • Reference depth: 28-32 m
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AOW Mild

Lagunade Boracay

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
20 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Reef
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
  • • Reference depth: 5-20 m
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AOW Mild

Laurel Island

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
27 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Reef
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
  • • Reference depth: 8-27 m
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AOW Mild

Punta Bunga

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
25 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
ReefWall
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
  • • Reference depth: 9-25 m
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AOW Mild

Tri-bird

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
33 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Wreck
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for wreck diving
  • • Reference depth: 20-33 m
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AOW Mild

Tulobhan Reef

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
20 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Reef
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
  • • Reference depth: 9-20 m
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AOW Mild

Virgin Drop

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
36 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Reef
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
  • • Reference depth: 14-36 m
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Advanced Mild

Yapak

Philippines / Boracay

Max depth
70 m
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
ReefWall
  • • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
  • • Reference depth: 30-70 m
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Suggested itinerary

Plan 3 to 5 dive days, starting with a check dive before choosing signature Boracay 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 Boracay suitable for OW divers? +

Boracay has OW-friendly options, but each site, daily conditions, and operator requirements should be checked.

What is the best season for Boracay? +

Prioritize Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec for easier dive scheduling, course planning, or fun dives. Rain or weather-variable months include Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, so keep schedule flexibility.

What type of diving is Boracay known for? +

Boracay is relevant for Wreck.

Is Boracay good for photographers? +

Yes, the destination includes wide-angle or macro-friendly dive themes.