Cathedral
Philippines / Balicasag Island
Cathedral is a reef diving, wall diving and macro photography dive site lead in Balicasag Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 3-45 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is best for advanced divers. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving, wall diving and macro photography, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.
Recommended level
Advanced
Recommended dives
50+
Max depth
45 m
Average depth
24 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Best for
Highlights
- • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for reef diving, wall diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 3-45 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Likely highlights: turtles, nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Cathedral 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 3-45 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
Cathedral
9.513, 123.679
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Cathedral 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 Cathedral are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug. 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 turtle, nudibranch, coral.