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Pantaw Pantaw

Boat-access reef and wall site in Malapascua

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Boat dive with a shallow platform, small wall, and sandy bottom that rewards patient macro hunting and tidy buoyancy.

About Pantaw Pantaw

Pantaw Pantaw is a boat-access reef and wall site in Malapascua with a shallow platform, a small wall, and a sandy bottom that keeps the route varied without feeling technical. It suits relaxed guided dives and macro hunting, with enough structure for a rewarding second half if you stay patient and keep your trim clean.

Research Estimate At Pantaw Pantaw

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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current

Where Is Pantaw Pantaw?

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Pantaw Pantaw Planning Details

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Reported Depth

8m - 21m

Depth Note

The site starts on an 8-10 m platform, then a small wall drops to about 21 m.

Best Season

Year-round; March to June is usually clearest.

Typical Conditions

Volcanic-style reef structure is replaced here by a compact platform, wall, and sandy bottom, with a route that is best taken slowly.

Safety & Access At Pantaw Pantaw

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Strong current

Safety Notes

The site can run with some current, and the wall section is better handled by divers who can hold trim and plan the turn comfortably.

Access Restrictions

Boat access only; plan the dive around current and follow the local guide's entry and exit timing.

Legal Notes

Use the dive operator briefing and local boating rules for the Malapascua area.

Local Intel For Pantaw Pantaw

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Scuba Diving

Best as a guided boat dive for macro-focused divers who want soft coral, sandy bottom critters, and a wall finish.

Freediving

Not a freedive target; the site is set up for scuba and reward comes from slow, controlled exploration.

Snorkeling

Not a snorkel site.

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Wildlife at Pantaw Pantaw

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