Lists Dilumacad Island Dive Site and beginner/intermediate/skilled suitability.
El Nido and Bacuit Archipelago
Helicopter Island offers coral formations and a broad mix of marine life, with encounters ranging from small reef creatures to larger animals. In summer, seagrass draws green turtles in to feed, and anemone fish can be seen in the area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving focuses on exploring coral formations and spotting diverse marine life.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Lists Dilumacad Island Dive Site and beginner/intermediate/skilled suitability.
El Dive fun-dives page showing El Nido boat operations and the reef life typical of the area.
Independent guide with the east-side sloping reef, coral/turtle/fusilier details, 5-22m depth, and visibility/seasonality guidance.
Tour C includes Dilumacad Island / Helicopter Island and treats it as a popular island-hopping stop.

El Nido shark reef with clear water

Training pool at Paradise