Operator page with depth, coral, and marine-life details.
Relaxed Panglao wall dive with a shallow start and reef life.
Relaxed Panglao wall dive with a shallow start and reef life.
Kalipayan is a relaxed Panglao wall dive with a shallow sandy start and a reef that drops away into a clean slope. The site sits close to local dive centers, so access is straightforward for boat days, and the route rewards easy multi-level profiles rather than hard current or deep technical diving. Coral heads, sea fans, pipefish, and other small critters make the upper wall the most interesting part of the dive.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 32m
Depth Note
The wall starts very shallow and deepens through a mid-slope, with the deeper structure reaching the low 30s.
Typical Conditions
Minimal current with generally easy conditions; occasional current is noted.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The wall deepens quickly in places, so keep depth awareness and plan the turn before the deeper section.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal approach, and occasional current makes a guide useful.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall dive with depths from about 3–25 m, with key areas around 7–12 m.
Freediving
The shallow start around 3 to 5 m makes the top of the wall workable for freedivers on calm days.
Snorkeling
The shallow start and sandy top make the site workable for snorkelers close to the wall.
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
Operator page with depth, coral, and marine-life details.
Panglao tourism page describing Kalipayan as a beginner-intermediate boat dive reef.
Operator page noting night dives and the site’s reef-life highlights.
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