Cabilao Island
Philippines / Bohol Island
Cabilao Island is a drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving dive site lead in Bohol Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 16-20 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
20 m
Average depth
16 m
Current
Strong
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
- • Reference depth: 16-20 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Likely highlights: nudibranch, soft coral, coral
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Cabilao Island 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 16-20 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as strong, 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
Cabilao Island
9.879, 123.772
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Cabilao Island 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 Cabilao Island are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Strong. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include nudibranch, soft coral, coral.