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Cathedral Cave

Philippines / Coron

Cathedral Cave is a reef diving and wreck diving dive site lead in Coron, Philippines. The reference depth is 6-10 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is OW and above. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving and wreck 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.

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Recommended level

OW

Recommended dives

10+

Max depth

10 m

Average depth

8 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec

Best for

Beginner friendly Yes
AOW recommended No
Photography friendly Yes
Limited drift experience Yes

Highlights

  • • Coron dive-site lead for reef diving and wreck diving
  • • Reference depth: 6-10 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: coral gardens

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Cathedral Cave by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

coral

Dive types

ReefWreck

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 6-10 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 Cave

11.974, 120.193

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Cathedral Cave is relatively suitable for OW divers, but conditions and guide decisions still matter.

What are the best months to dive here? +

The recommended months for Cathedral Cave are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec. 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 coral.