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Drop Off
Verde Island wall dive with strong current and rich reef life.
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This is normally run as a guided boat dive from the Puerto Galera or Verde Island side, especially when current timing matters.
A boat-access drift site on Verde Island where a submerged pinnacle drops into a steep wall, with coral on the lip and blue-water schooling fish beyond.
About Drop Off
Drop Off is a boat-access wall dive on Verde Island marked by two surface rocks above a submerged pinnacle. The site combines a steep blue-water drop, coral growth on the lip and wall, and a steady mix of schooling fish and macro life, so it suits divers who are comfortable managing drift and depth awareness.
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Research Estimate At Drop Off
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Drop Off?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Drop Off Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 100m
Depth Note
Two surface rocks mark the pinnacle at the top of the site, while the south face drops into a vertical wall that public descriptions place at 100 m or more.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer current windows and settled weather making the site more comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Steep wall, coral on the upper lip and face, blue-water schooling fish, and a current profile that can range from manageable drift to stronger flow around the pinnacles.
Safety & Access At Drop Off
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat this as a drift wall with current that can build quickly and may include downcurrents. Use depth discipline and follow the boat plan closely.
Access Restrictions
Boat access with guided drift timing is the normal approach, and a negative entry may be needed when surface current is running.
Local Intel For Drop Off
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Drop Off is best for divers who want a classic drift wall with strong scenery, clear water, and plenty of life in the water column.
Freediving
Only very experienced freedivers should consider Drop Off, and only in calm conditions; the wall and current make it a poor casual freedive site.
Snorkeling
Drop Off is not a routine snorkel site because the steep relief and current make it better suited to scuba than casual surface swimming.
Wildlife at Drop Off
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Drop Off
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Drop Off
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
