Alcatraz
Philippines / Coron
Alcatraz is a reef diving dive site lead in Coron, Philippines. The reference depth is 26-30 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
30 m
Average depth
26 m
Current
Medium
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Best for
Highlights
- • Coron dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 26-30 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
- • Likely highlights: schooling fish, hard coral, soft coral, coral
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Alcatraz 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 26-30 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
Alcatraz
11.981, 120.238
Continue with related pages
Nearby dive sites
Akitsushima
Philippines / Coron
- Max depth
- 36 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
- • Coron dive-site lead for wreck diving
- • Reference depth: 22-36 m
Aladin
Philippines / Coron
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
- • Coron dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 4-40 m
Aladin
Philippines / Coron
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
- • Coron dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 4-40 m
FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Alcatraz 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 Alcatraz are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec. 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 schooling fish, hard coral, soft coral, coral.