Local operator page describing Kontiki Reef as a training and try-dive site with easy shore logistics.
CEBUDIVE House Reef is a shore dive on Mactan with a shallow slope and wall.
CEBUDIVE House Reef is a shore dive on Mactan with a shallow slope and wall.
CEBUDIVE House Reef is a shore-access dive on Mactan Island with a long sandy approach, a shallow beginner-friendly zone, and a deeper wall section that builds into a more demanding reef profile. The shallow slopes hold seagrass, corals, and plenty of fish, while the deeper side adds structure for divers who want a longer exploratory swim.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 50m
Depth Note
Profiles place the reef top around 10 m with a slope and wall extending to roughly 50 m.
Best Season
October to May, with year-round diving possible when weather is stable.
Typical Conditions
Shore-access house reef with a shallow top, moderate visibility, and weak current; the wall becomes more interesting for confident divers.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep track of the long shallow approach, save the wall for divers comfortable with depth changes, and watch conditions on the return leg.
Access Restrictions
Best when seas are calm enough for an easy shore entry and a clear return path.
Legal Notes
Follow local access rules and any dive-center guidance for the house reef area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Begin on the sandy house reef, then follow the slope to the wall and deeper structure for a longer, easy-to-navigate dive.
Freediving
Possible only on the shallowest sections and calm days, but the site is mainly used for scuba.
Snorkeling
The shallow house reef can work for snorkelers in calm weather, especially over the sand and seagrass.
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
Local operator page describing Kontiki Reef as a training and try-dive site with easy shore logistics.
Independent Cebu/Mactan dive guide that calls Kontiki House Reef beginner-friendly, with corals and an artificial reef on the slope.
House-reef profile with 10 m top, 50 m slope, 15 m visibility, weak current, shore entry, and beginner difficulty.
Mactan operator page describing the house reef, corals, fish, turtles, sardines, and shore access.
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