Panglao, where Alona Beach is located, is an island attached to Bohol by two bridges. Alona beach is a popular public beach known for its white sand, rocky cliffs, and commercial buildings that line the 1 kilometer stretch of the beach. It is where we start all of our dive days.
Explore Panglao  ·
Explore Panglao  ·
Explore Panglao  ·
Explore Panglao  ·
Interest:
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Most interesting between 10 and 15 meters depth
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Not interesting below 30 meters
Dive Direction:
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Start the dive with the wall on your right shoulder, heading south-southwest
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After approximately 30 minutes following a steep slope, ascend to 10 meters
Description:
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At the beginning of the dive, there is a hole in the wall
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Enter the cave in small groups from the wall side
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The drift current always flows south and can sometimes be strong
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Bringing a dive light is recommended to explore the small caves
Marine Life:
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The cave is teeming with Cardinal fish and Sergeant Major fish (Abudefduf vaigiensis) waiting to be fed
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Inside the cave on the east side, you can find White-eyed moray eel (Siderea thysoidea) and Black-finned Snake eels (Ophichthus melanachir)
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Around the top entrance at 8 meters, Raggy Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis venosa) are sometimes well hidden
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Along the wall, look for Groupers, Wrasse, and Butterflyfish
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Near the end of the dive, when the slope begins, search in shallow waters between 5 and 10 meters for Anglerfish or “Frogfish”
Interest:
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Most interesting between 7 and 15 meters
Dive Direction:
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Start the dive with the slope on your right shoulder, heading southwest
Description:
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The dive site is located right in front of Bohol Beach Club
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At the end of the dive, you will find two small jeepney car wrecks:
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The first wreck is at 10 meters, with its roof lying next to it
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The second wreck is upside down at 8 meters
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Marine Life:
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Highlights include Brown Daisy coral (Tubastraea micrantha)
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Pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus bargibanti) can be seen with the help of an experienced dive master who knows their locations
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Schools of Sergeant Major fish (Abudefduf vaigiensis) are guaranteed
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Black Damsel fish are common
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Occasionally, you may spot the Banded snake eel (Myrichthys colubrinus)
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On the sandy slope, look for Black and Blue-lined Nudibranchs (Chelidonura varians)
Interest:
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Most interesting between 7 and 15 meters
Dive Direction:
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Start the dive with the slope on your right shoulder, heading southwest
Description:
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The dive site is located right in front of Bohol Beach Club
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The highlight is a small plane wreck around 7 meters, near the beginning of the dive
Marine Life:
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Mostly small creatures ideal for macro photography, including nudibranchs, shrimps, and crabs
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Occasionally, large schools of barracudas are spotted in the area
Interest:
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Most interesting between 5 and 15 meters
Dive Direction:
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Start the dive with the wall on either your left or right shoulder
Description:
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Located right in front of Alone Kew Resort, this beautiful house reef is perfect for introductory, check-up, or night dives
Marine Life:
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During night dives, you can expect to see Basket stars (Astroboa nuda) and possibly Harlequin Ghost Pipefish
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Baby Barracudas and many reef fish are common, including Purple Queen Anthias (Pseudanthias tuka), Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus), and Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus)
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Note: The reef has suffered some damage from boat mooring ropes and typhoons, affecting parts of the coral
Interest:
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Most interesting between 5 and 25 meters
Dive Direction:
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Start the dive with the wall on either your left or right shoulder
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Descend directly to 25 meters where you’ll find a semicave
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Ascend in a zigzag pattern along the wall
Description:
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Excellent dive site for night diving
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Located on the west side of Alona Beach, approximately 110 meters from the shore
Marine Life:
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At the beginning, a beautiful bow-shaped cliff where you can find nudibranchs
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A vibrant coral garden tops the wall, home to many small fish such as Redfin, Amethyst, and Purple Anthias
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At the bottom of the sandy slope, observe Splendid Sand Eels (Heteroconger preclara) and Spotted Garden Eels (Heteroconger hassi)
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