Popular shallow muck dive listing with coral and marine-life context.
Shallow muck dive off Malapascua with reef, sand, and macro life.
Shallow muck dive off Malapascua with reef, sand, and macro life.
Bantigue is a shallow muck dive off Malapascua Island in the central Visayas. A shallow reef gives way to sand, and the site is known for small critters, nudibranchs, octopus, cuttlefish, frogfish, seamoths, shrimp, and other macro subjects rather than big-reef drama. It works well as a relaxed guided dive or a low-key training dive, with an easy bottom profile that stays approachable and rewarding.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 13m
Depth Note
Depth is described from shore outwards to about 10–13 m.
Best Season
January to April
Typical Conditions
Warm water, a shallow reef-to-sand profile, mild current, and plenty of macro life.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy steady near the reef-to-sand break so you do not stir up sediment or touch the critters.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for open-water sessions and introductory scuba activities in 10–13 m depths.
Freediving
Mentioned as suitable for introductory freediving sessions.
Snorkeling
Calm days can work for snorkelers, but the best viewing is usually on the shallow reef edge.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Popular shallow muck dive listing with coral and marine-life context.
Malapascua dive operator page with site-level critter context.
Independent site listing with current and access notes.
Regional visibility and seasonal conditions context for Malapascua.
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