Beginner Mild Boat

Bantigue, Malapascua

Philippines / Malapascua Island

Bantigue, Malapascua is a reef diving and macro diving dive site lead in Malapascua Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 21-12 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is beginner 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

Beginner

Recommended dives

Max depth

12 m

Average depth

21 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Apr, May

Best for

Beginner friendly Yes

AOW recommended No

Photography friendly Yes

Limited drift experience Yes

Highlights

• Malapascua Island dive-site lead for reef diving and macro diving
• Reference depth: 21-12 m
• Entry: boat dive
• Recommended months: Apr, May
• Likely highlights: nudibranch

What this page helps you answer

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

Marine life

nudibranch

Dive types

ReefMacro

Safety notes

• Plan conservatively around the 21-12 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