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.
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
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
Marine life
Dive sites in this destination
AngolPoint
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 15 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 5-15 m
Balinghai Wall
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 24 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for wall diving
- • Reference depth: 8-24 m
BeachNightDive
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 6 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for macro photography
- • Reference depth: 4-6 m
Camia Wreck
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for wreck diving
- • Reference depth: 18-30 m
Carabao Islad
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 35-40 m
Channel Drift
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 36 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving and drift diving
- • Reference depth: 10-36 m
Coral Garden
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Crocodile Island
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 22 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 5-22 m
Friday's Rock
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-18 m
Hinugan
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 32 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 28-32 m
Lagunade Boracay
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 5-20 m
Laurel Island
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 27 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 8-27 m
Punta Bunga
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 25 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 9-25 m
Tri-bird
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 33 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for wreck diving
- • Reference depth: 20-33 m
Tulobhan Reef
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 9-20 m
Virgin Drop
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 36 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 14-36 m
Yapak
Philippines / Boracay
- Max depth
- 70 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
- • Boracay dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 30-70 m
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.