Southeast Cebu coral monitoring baseline.
Boljoon drift dive with healthy coral and heavy critter life.
Boljoon drift dive with healthy coral and heavy critter life.
Aquarium is a Cebu drift dive in Boljoon, with a sloping reef, a sandy bottom on the deeper side, and healthy hard and soft corals along the north face. It feels more like a slow reef-reading dive than a race, with a steady mix of structure and small life. Frogfish, squid, lobster, turtles, banded sea snakes, and spotted rays are all part of the draw, so the site rewards patient divers who like scanning the reef rather than chasing big-ticket drama.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 25m
Depth Note
Southern slope goes down to 25 m before reaching a sandy bottom.
Best Season
Year-round; July to March usually offers the best conditions.
Typical Conditions
Gentle drift dive, generally moving from south to north.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay in trim on the slope and keep the drift under control; the site is easy to read but still rewards deliberate swimming.
Access Restrictions
Use a local Boljoon operator and expect guided access.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator's route choice and any local coastal rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Typically dived as a gentle drift from south to north, following the sloping reef.
Freediving
The shallow edge can work for strong freedivers, but the site is primarily a scuba drift dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallow fringe; the reef slope is best explored with scuba.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Southeast Cebu coral monitoring baseline.
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