Luca Marine Santuary
Philippines / Apo Island
Luca Marine Santuary is a reef diving and wreck diving and macro diving dive site lead in Apo Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 22-25 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is advanced recommended. The source page provides coordinates, terrain clues, and broad site characteristics, so WhereDive treats this as a structured planning record rather than a fully surveyed local briefing. Confirm daily conditions, visibility, and guide advice before adding it to your itinerary.
Recommended level
Advanced
Recommended dives
40+
Max depth
25 m
Average depth
22 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Best for
Highlights
- • Apo Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wreck diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 22-25 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Likely highlights: nudibranch, coral
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Luca Marine Santuary by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 22-25 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
- • boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
- • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
- • Entry type: Boat.
- • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.
Map and coordinates
Luca Marine Santuary
9.192, 123.272
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- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Apo Island dive-site lead for drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 40 m
Atmosphere House Reef
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- Max depth
- 35 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
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- • Reference depth: 31-35 m
Baluarte
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- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Apo Island dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Luca Marine Santuary is better for Advanced or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Luca Marine Santuary are Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include nudibranch, coral.