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Nonoc Sanctuary
Shallow Siquijor sanctuary with easy snorkeling and reef life.
Protected Siquijor reef: shallow coral gardens, easy snorkeling, beginner scuba, and an uncrowded northeast-shore setting.
About Nonoc Sanctuary
Nonoc Sanctuary is a protected Siquijor reef that starts shallow and stays friendly for easy snorkeling or beginner scuba, with coral gardens, schooling fish, and a very quiet feel on the less-visited northeastern shore. The draw is the mix of healthy hard and soft coral, good macro potential, and the chance for larger wildlife on good days, all inside a small fee-based marine sanctuary.
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Research Estimate At Nonoc Sanctuary
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentLight current
Where Is Nonoc Sanctuary?
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Nonoc Sanctuary Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Described as a shallow site.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest windows when the northeast coast is settled.
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral gardens, clear water, and a relaxed reef dive that works well for snorkeling and beginner scuba.
Safety & Access At Nonoc Sanctuary
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy gentle over the shallow reef and avoid standing or kneeling on coral. The site is beginner-friendly, but current can change the feel on exposed days.
Access Restrictions
Protected marine sanctuary with a small entrance fee and sanctuary rules.
Legal Notes
Managed as a Philippine protected marine sanctuary to preserve coral and reef life.
Local Intel For Nonoc Sanctuary
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A beginner-friendly reef dive with gentle topography, coral gardens, and plenty of reef fish.
Freediving
Freediving is possible in calm conditions because the site is shallow, but it is better treated as a relaxed snorkel site than a freedive training spot.
Snorkeling
One of the easiest Siquijor reef sites for snorkeling, with shallow coral gardens and clear water on calmer days.
Wildlife at Nonoc Sanctuary
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Nonoc Sanctuary
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Nonoc Sanctuary
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
