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Apo Island - South (Mabuti)
Apo Island coral-garden boat dive with reef slope, turtles, and sharks.
A short boat trip reaches a south-side Apo Island reef with a shallow coral garden, a deeper slope, and the sanctuary-style marine life the island is known for.
About Apo Island - South (Mabuti)
Apo Island - South (Mabuti) is a coral-rich boat dive on Apo Island's south side, built around a shallow garden that opens into a deeper reef slope and wall sections. It is a classic Apo Island reef dive for relaxed cruising and marine life watching, with enough structure and depth variety to stay interesting for repeat visits and for divers who want a little more than a flat reef.
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Research Estimate At Apo Island - South (Mabuti)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Apo Island - South (Mabuti)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Apo Island - South (Mabuti) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 20m
Depth Note
A shallow coral-garden top leads into a deeper reef slope and wall sections farther out.
Best Season
October to May, with the calmest and clearest conditions usually in the dry-season window.
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral garden over a reef slope, with deeper wall sections and enough structure for both relaxed reef cruising and more active drift-style dives.
Safety & Access At Apo Island - South (Mabuti)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use operator guidance around the reef and be conservative if the current changes or the sea state picks up.
Access Restrictions
Plan for a boat day from the Negros/Dauin area and factor in the Apo Island entrance fee and weather-dependent crossings.
Legal Notes
Pay the island entrance fee and follow sanctuary and operator rules while on the reef.
Local Intel For Apo Island - South (Mabuti)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic Apo reef dive with coral gardens, a shallow top, and enough slope and wall relief to keep the profile interesting.
Freediving
The shallow coral-garden side can work for calm-day freediving, but the site is primarily set up for scuba boat diving.
Snorkeling
The shallow coral garden may suit calm-day snorkelers, especially when the sanctuary waters are clear and settled.
Recent Logged Visits At Apo Island - South (Mabuti)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Apo Island - South (Mabuti)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
