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Boat-only offshore shoal with a shallow top, cathedrals, current awareness, coral, and reef fish.
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Daquit Shoal
Daquit Shoal: boat-access coral shoal with overhangs and turtles.
Local operator required
Boat access from Siquijor dive operators is the normal way to run this site.
Offshore boat dives on Siquijor reach a coral shoal with cathedral-like overhangs, turtle chances, and a profile that calls for current awareness.
About Daquit Shoal
Daquit Shoal is a boat-access offshore shoal off Siquijor with a shallow pinnacle, a coral garden, and cathedral-like overhangs that define the main dive. The site works as a compact reef outing: the shallow top keeps the profile readable, while the lower edge adds current-aware structure, turtle chances, and a reason to stay precise with buoyancy and timing.
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Research Estimate At Daquit Shoal
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Daquit Shoal?
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Daquit Shoal Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The pinnacle starts at about 5 m, and the most beautiful coral is found around 25 m.
Typical Conditions
A shallow offshore shoal with a coral garden, cathedral-like overhangs, and current that can build on the site.
Safety & Access At Daquit Shoal
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Watch tide tables, keep buoyancy conservative around the overhangs, and treat the cathedrals as overhead terrain rather than open coral scenery.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the shoal sits too far offshore for a practical shore entry.
Local Intel For Daquit Shoal
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The pinnacle begins shallow (about 5 m) with notable coral features around 25 m.
Freediving
Freediving is best limited to the shallow top; the cathedrals and current make this more of a snorkel-or-scuba site.
Snorkeling
The shoal top can work for snorkeling, but the cathedral section sits deeper and suits scuba much better.
Recent Logged Visits At Daquit Shoal
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Daquit Shoal
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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