Philippines
Dumaguete
Dumaguete 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, Dumaguete is most relevant to divers interested in reef diving, macro photography and whale shark encounters, with likely highlights including whale sharks, sharks, coral gardens, reef fish and schooling fish and nudibranchs and macro life. 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
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Suitable levels
OW divers / Beginner divers / Underwater photographers
Dive sites
29
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Recommended level
OW
Current
Calm
Dumaguete Diving Overview
The best months to consider are Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Visibility varies with season, tide, and rainfall, and the current is best treated as calm. The reference page surfaces about 29 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
- • Dumaguete, Philippines destination page for season and level planning
- • Recommended months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Best for: reef diving, macro photography and whale shark encounters
- • Likely highlights: whale sharks, sharks, coral gardens, reef fish and schooling fish and nudibranchs and macro life
- • Difficulty reference: OW and above; current reference: calm
What this page helps you decide
If you are comparing Dumaguete by season, diver level, and shore access, macro life, and an easy resort rhythm, this page helps you narrow the trip before contacting operators.
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Season & Conditions
Prioritize Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec for easier dive scheduling, course planning, or fun dives. Rain or weather-variable months include Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, so keep schedule flexibility.
Travel Planning
- • For Dumaguete, 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
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Dive sites in this destination
Andulay
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving, drift diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Atlantis House Reef
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving, wreck diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Baluarte
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Basac Sur
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Cars Wreck
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for wreck diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 15-30 m
Chapel
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 7-30 m
Coconut Point
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for wall diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 10-40 m
Cogon Point
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 25 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and drift diving
- • Reference depth: 5-25 m
Dauin Norte
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 24 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for macro photography
- • Reference depth: 14-24 m
Dauin South
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Duan-Mainit
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 23 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 14-23 m
El Dorado
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and wreck diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Ginama-an
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Kan uran
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 25 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving, wall diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 5-25 m
Katipanan
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Largahan
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 5-20 m
Lutoban
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Mamsa Point
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 25 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 5-25 m
Marine Sanctuary
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 25 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 5-25 m
Masaplod South
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Paliton Wall
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 12-40 m
Panabolon
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Rock Point East
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 25 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 5-25 m
Sahara Deep
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving, wreck diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 18-30 m
Sahara Reef
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
San Miguel Reef
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
San Miguel Tires
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Sanctuary
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-40 m
Shallow Cars
Philippines / Dumaguete
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Dumaguete dive-site lead for macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Suggested itinerary
Plan 3 to 5 dive days, starting with a check dive before choosing signature Dumaguete 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
What is the best season for Dumaguete? +
Prioritize Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec for easier dive scheduling, course planning, or fun dives. Rain or weather-variable months include Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, so keep schedule flexibility.
Is Dumaguete suitable for beginners? +
Dumaguete has options that can work for OW or newer divers, but daily conditions and guide judgment still matter.
What is Dumaguete best known for? +
Dumaguete is best matched with reef diving, macro diving, whale shark diving, with common highlights including whale sharks, sharks, coral gardens.