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Official tourism writeup for Mantigue Island Marine Sanctuary and its turtle-rich reef life.
Dive Spot Guide•
Mantigue Turtle Point
Boat-access reef known for green turtles and clear water.
Local operator required
Most visits are packaged as guided boat trips from Camiguin, often with gear and sanctuary fees included.
Guided island day trip with shallow reef, turtle sightings, and easy reef navigation for mixed groups and snorkel add-ons.
About Mantigue Turtle Point
Mantigue Turtle Point is the turtle-rich reef around Mantigue Island in Camiguin, reached as a boat day from the island's protected sanctuary waters. The site mixes coral gardens, overhangs, and a reef that opens into deeper structure as you move away from the shallows, so it rewards slow, careful exploration rather than a rushed pass. It is best known for frequent green turtle sightings, with jackfish, sweetlips, moray eels, clownfish, parrotfish, and other reef life filling out the dive. Calm conditions make it one of Camiguin's most approachable island reef outings, and it also works well as a snorkel-friendly visit when the sea is settled.
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Research Estimate At Mantigue Turtle Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 16m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
Where Is Mantigue Turtle Point?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Mantigue Turtle Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 50m
Depth Note
The reef starts around 5 m and drops to about 50 m, with coral structure and overhangs along the way.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest and clearest windows in settled weather.
Typical Conditions
Clear tropical island water, a turtle-heavy reef, and a profile that feels easy on the top reef before deepening outward.
Safety & Access At Mantigue Turtle Point
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
The outer reef gets deeper quickly and the overhangs deserve respect, so keep the dive inside training limits and follow local guidance on the day.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the norm, with park or sanctuary fees and local day-trip rules applying on entry.
Legal Notes
Mantigue is a protected island sanctuary / nature-park setting, so follow caretaker instructions, keep to permitted areas, and treat it as a conservation site.
Local Intel For Mantigue Turtle Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba is the main fit here, with a shallow top reef, coral structure, and a deeper outer slope that opens up the site for relaxed exploration.
Freediving
Freediving works best on the shallower sanctuary-facing sections in calm water; treat the deeper outer slope as scuba territory unless conditions are excellent and local guidance is clear.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can get good value from the shallow reef and clear water, especially on calm boat days when turtle activity is high near the sanctuary side.
Wildlife at Mantigue Turtle Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Mantigue Turtle Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Mantigue Turtle Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility16m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
