How do I reach Amos Rock?

By liveaboard boat inside Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. There is no shore access.

Is Amos Rock good for snorkeling or freediving?

Not really. It is a scuba-first wall dive, and the current plus depth make it a poor fit for casual snorkeling or freediving.

What access rules apply at Amos Rock?

Tubbataha is a protected park, so vessels and visitors need permits and dives are run from liveaboards during the short season.

What certification do I need for Amos Rock?

An advanced-level certification is the practical baseline, and current experience helps a lot.

What conditions should I expect at Amos Rock?

Strong, sometimes unpredictable current and generally very good visibility, with the reef top feeling more movement on rougher days.

What is Amos Rock like underwater?

It starts with a shallow reef top and falls away into a steep coral wall with gorgonians, making it a classic open-ocean wall dive.

What marine life can I expect at Amos Rock?

Snappers, groupers, wrasses, reef sharks, eagle rays, manta rays, turtles, angelfish and surgeonfish are all realistic.

When is the best time to dive Amos Rock?

March to June is the main fair-weather season, with calmer crossings and the most reliable dive conditions.

Amos Rock

Liveaboard wall dive on Tubbataha's North Atoll.

Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced5m - 70m

Pinnacle

Local operator required

Tubbataha is liveaboard-only and permit-controlled, so a local operator is required.

Remote North Atoll wall for experienced divers; liveaboard-only access, strong current, and a short fair-weather season.

About Amos Rock

Amos Rock is a liveaboard wall dive on Tubbataha's North Atoll, starting from a shallow reef top and dropping into a steep coral wall. The site is known for dense gorgonian fans, big-fish action and strong current, so it suits experienced divers who want an open-ocean North Atoll dive with a classic reef-top-to-wall profile.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Restricted accessStrong current

Safety Notes

Strong current, deep wall and remote liveaboard access require conservative planning and tight buoyancy.

Access Restrictions

Liveaboard only; park permits are required and the site suits experienced divers comfortable with current and depth.

Legal Notes

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park requires vessel and visitor entry permits, and commercial operators need a permit to operate.

Where Is Amos Rock?

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Local Intel For Amos Rock

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

Steep wall dive with strong current, coral cover and big-fish action; best for experienced divers who can hold position on an open-ocean reef.

Freediving

Not a practical freedive site; the wall and current make scuba the better fit.

Snorkeling

Not a snorkel-first stop; the main attraction is the wall and deeper reef.

Wildlife at Amos Rock

Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.

Saltwater Fishes

Angelfish

Gestreifter Adlerrochen ( Pteromylaeus bovinus )

Rays

Eagle Ray

Sharks

Grey Reef Shark

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Saltwater Fishes

Grouper/Basslets

Turtles

Hawksbill Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Rays

Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

Saltwater Fishes

Snapper

Saltwater Fishes

Surgeonfish

Acanthuridae

Sharks

Whitetip Reef Shark

Triaenodon obesus

Saltwater Fishes

Wrasse

Research Estimate At Amos Rock

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

Avg. Visibility30m

Access2/5 · Challenging entry effort

Coral5/5 · Pristine, vibrant coral

Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety

Facilities1/5 · No facilities

Crowd / PopularityFew visitors

CurrentVery strong current

Recent Visits

Puerto Princesa + Tubbataha Gateway (Palawan)

Amos Rock

Liveaboard wall dive on Tubbataha's North Atoll.

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