Sunken Island
Philippines / Cebu City
Sunken Island is a reef diving and drift diving dive site lead in Cebu City, Philippines. The reference depth is 6-18 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 and drift diving, 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
18 m
Average depth
12 m
Current
Strong
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Best for
Highlights
- • Cebu City dive-site lead for reef diving and drift diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Likely highlights: coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Sunken 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 6-18 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
Sunken Island
10.330, 123.888
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- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Sunken 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 Sunken 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 coral.