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Cebu Pioneer Wreck
Cebu Pioneer Wreck is a deep technical wreck off Malapascua.
Boat access, a tight tide window, and technical certification make Cebu Pioneer Wreck a planned deep dive for qualified teams.
About Cebu Pioneer Wreck
Cebu Pioneer Wreck is a deep, upright wreck off Malapascua that suits qualified technical teams rather than casual recreational divers. It is a short boat ride from the island, but the dive still needs a disciplined gas plan and the right tide window to make sense. Treat it as a serious wreck dive with staged ascent planning, local support, and a small margin for sloppy execution.
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Research Estimate At Cebu Pioneer Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Cebu Pioneer Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Cebu Pioneer Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
42m - 54m
Depth Note
Reported profiles place the wreck around 42-54 m; it is a deep technical wreck for trained teams.
Typical Conditions
Upright, mostly intact wreck on sand with a short boat ride from Malapascua and a tide-sensitive window.
Safety & Access At Cebu Pioneer Wreck
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Deep technical wreck with a narrow tide window; avoid penetration unless you are fully experienced and equipped.
Access Restrictions
Technical and decompression-certified diving only; the tide window has to line up.
Legal Notes
Qualified technical and decompression-certified diving only; use staged gas and decompression planning.
Local Intel For Cebu Pioneer Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Technical diving certification is required; the site depth is around 54 m.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving; the wreck is deep and technical.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling.
Recent Logged Visits At Cebu Pioneer Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cebu Pioneer Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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