Apo Island - Aladin

Type:

Scuba DivingFreediving

Entry:⚓Boat Entry

Difficulty:Unknown

Tags:

ReefWall

About This Dive Spot

Aladin is a wall dive on the northeast corner of Apo Island in Occidental Mindoro. It features a coral-covered wall with both hard and soft corals. Divers can expect encounters with pelagic fish and reef sharks, along with mackerels, tunas, turtles, and occasional manta or eagle rays.

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Access

Accessible by boat from a nearby island resort.

Coral

The wall is overgrown with hard and soft corals.

Aquatic Life

Common sightings include reef sharks, pelagics such as mackerel and tuna, turtles, and occasional manta or eagle rays.

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Spots Near Apo Island - Aladin

📍 1.0 km

Apo Island - South (Mabuti)

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This site on Apo Island is reached by a long boat ride from Negros, with travel times around four hours from the resort and dive centers there. An entrance fee applies. The dive features a coral reef with abundant corals, schooling fish, and occasional sharks, with the chance of seeing unusual small marine life if conditions and luck allow.

📍 42.4 km

Corner

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Corner is a dive site on the southwest side of Pandan Island featuring a steep slope with intermittent large rocks and canyon-like features. These formations provide shelter for a wide range of reef fish and can draw in pelagic predators. The site has varied coral growth, including large sea fans reported up to about 2 meters across.

📍 42.4 km

Coral Garden West

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An easy, scenic dive set in a lively coral garden dominated by hard corals, with sandy patches between the coral formations. The site offers frequent marine-life encounters across the reef and sand areas.

📍 43.4 km

Napoleon Wall

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Napoleon Wall is a small wall located at the deeper end of the Neptune’s Land area, with depths reported from 28 to 38 meters. It is known as a gathering point for schooling fish. Divers commonly see schools of snapper and rainbow runners here, along with mackerels, and occasional sightings of napoleon wrasse.

📍 43.5 km

Coral Garden East

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Coral Garden East is described as an easy, scenic dive site featuring a lively coral garden dominated by hard corals, with sandy patches in between. The area offers broad opportunities for observing reef life. Common sightings include surgeonfish, triggerfish, coral trout, schools of fusiliers, stingrays, moray eels, sand eels, and a resident group of around 10 sea turtles.

📍 43.5 km

Neptunes Land

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Neptunes Land is a flat plateau that links Napoleon Wall with the Coral Garden to the east. The site is known for large Neptune cup corals and is a place where turtles are commonly seen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best entry point at Apo Island - Aladin?

Entry at Apo Island - Aladin is detailed in the spot description above. Look for specific landmarks, access paths, and any tide or condition requirements. Local divers often share updated entry tips in their dive logs.

What conditions are best for diving Apo Island - Aladin?

Optimal conditions at Apo Island - Aladin depend on several factors including tide, wind, and season. Check recent dive logs for current condition reports and patterns. Generally, calmer seas and high tide provide better visibility and easier entry.

What is the maximum depth and typical visibility at Apo Island - Aladin?

Depth and visibility information for Apo Island - Aladin can be found in the spot details and recent dive logs. Conditions can vary significantly based on weather, tide, and season. Always plan your dive according to current conditions and your certification level.

Are there any safety considerations or local etiquette at Apo Island - Aladin?

When diving Apo Island - Aladin, respect local regulations, marine life, and other water users. Be aware of any specific hazards like currents or boat traffic mentioned in the spot description. Follow Leave No Trace principles and local diving etiquette.