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Helen's Garden

Philippines / Puerto Princesa

Helen's Garden is a reef diving dive site lead in Puerto Princesa, Philippines. The reference depth is 6-18 m, entry is usually by shore dive, and the planning level is OW and above. The source card points to a profile suited to reef 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

18 m

Average depth

12 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Best for

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

Highlights

  • • Puerto Princesa dive-site lead for reef diving
  • • Reference depth: 6-18 m
  • • Entry: shore dive
  • • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
  • • Likely highlights: coral gardens

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Helen's Garden 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

Reef

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 6-18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
  • • shore 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: Shore.
  • • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.

Map and coordinates

Helen's Garden

9.752, 118.728

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Helen's Garden 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 Helen's Garden are Mar, Apr, May, Jun. 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.