Basdio Sanctuary
Philippines / Bohol Island
Basdio Sanctuary is a drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving and manta diving dive site lead in Bohol Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 20 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is AOW 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
AOW
Recommended dives
25+
Max depth
20 m
Average depth
20 m
Current
Medium
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Best for
Highlights
- • Bohol Island dive-site lead for drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving and manta diving
- • Reference depth: 20 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Likely highlights: manta ray, shark, nudibranch
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Basdio Sanctuary 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 20 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as medium, 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
Basdio Sanctuary
9.748, 124.499
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Basdio Sanctuary is better for AOW or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Basdio Sanctuary are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Medium. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include manta ray, shark, nudibranch.