Chocolate Island
Philippines / Malapascua Island
Chocolate Island is a reef diving and macro photography dive site lead in Malapascua Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 10-15 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 macro photography, 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
OW
Recommended dives
10+
Max depth
15 m
Average depth
13 m
Current
Medium
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Apr, May
Best for
Highlights
- • Malapascua Island dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 10-15 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Apr, May
- • Likely highlights: nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Chocolate 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 10-15 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
Chocolate Island
11.332, 124.102
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Bantigi
Philippines / Malapascua Island
- Max depth
- 12 m
- Best months
- Apr, May
- • Malapascua Island dive-site lead for reef diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 9-12 m
Bantigue, Malapascua
Philippines / Malapascua Island
- Max depth
- 12 m
- Best months
- Apr, May
- • Malapascua Island dive-site lead for reef diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 21-12 m
Bugtong Bato
Philippines / Malapascua Island
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Apr, May
- • Malapascua Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 16-20 m
FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Chocolate Island 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 Chocolate Island are Apr, May. 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 nudibranch, coral.