Tourism page for Pearl Farm resort boat access and year-round resort context on Samal.
Boat-access WWII wreck dive in Samal.
A local Samal operator is needed for access, current timing, and wreck briefings.
Boat-access WWII wreck dive in the Pearl Farm area of Samal with coral-encrusted structures, artificial-reef growth, and regular barracuda, lionfish, and reef shark sightings.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 25m
Depth Note
Two wrecks sit in a mid-depth band around 25 m and are best handled with a guide because of current and structure.
Best Season
Year-round; March to June is usually the most consistent stretch.
Typical Conditions
Mid-depth wreck dive with artificial reef growth, light-to-moderate visibility swings, and enough current that a guide helps.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat the wrecks as an overhead environment and keep a guide-led plan for entry, exit, and current.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best for certified divers and a guide who knows the current.
Legal Notes
Use licensed operators and follow resort or site-access rules for the Pearl Farm area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for wreck-trained or AOW divers who are comfortable staying close to structure and checking their current line.
Freediving
Not a freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the attraction is the wreck structure below the surface.
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
Tourism page for Pearl Farm resort boat access and year-round resort context on Samal.
Independent Samal dive guide noting on-site dive-shop access and the Pearl Farm wrecks' resort-linked access rules.
Davao-based PADI dive center supporting the Pearl Farm/Samal wreck-diving base.
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