www.badladz.com · Dive Center
Resort dive-site page describing the site as beginner-friendly and year-round.
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Manila Channel
Manila Channel is a shallow reef drift with a channel and rich fish life.
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Puerto Galera drift/channel dive that starts shallow and follows the reef contour into a channel where current can help the drift.
About Manila Channel
Manila Channel is a Puerto Galera drift and channel dive that starts on a shallow reef and follows the contour into the channel. It is a good all-levels site when the tide and current are right: easy to read, rich in coral growth, and packed with small reef fish, nudibranchs, cuttlefish, and the occasional frogfish. The walls and reef edge give it enough structure to stay interesting without turning into a pure current site.
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Research Estimate At Manila Channel
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Manila Channel?
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Manila Channel Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 23m
Depth Note
The reef starts around 5 m and slopes to a sandy bottom in the high teens, with the site listed to about 23 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
A shallow reef start, a gentle drift into the channel, and the kind of relaxed Puerto Galera conditions that work well on the right tide.
Safety & Access At Manila Channel
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Match the tide, stay with the guide, and use the channel contour instead of swimming against the drift.
Access Restrictions
Best on the right tide, with a guide who can choose the drift direction.
Local Intel For Manila Channel
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow reef that slopes into a channel, where the current can carry the dive at a relaxed pace.
Manila Channel Dive Conditions Planner
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Manila Channel
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Manila Channel Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Manila Channel Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.bluewaterdivetravel.com · Directory
Independent destination guide noting mild current and good visibility.
www.infinityresort.com.ph · Dive Center
Resort dive-site page describing the shallow start, reef life, and boat access.
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