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Official tourism context for Pescador Island and Moalboal marine life.
Dive Spot Guide•
Pescador Cathedral
Moalboal's signature Pescador Island swim-through.
Local operator required
Guided boat dives from Moalboal are the normal way to handle access and current-aware site choice.
Boat-accessed cathedral swim-through off Moalboal; plan around current, buoyancy, and a certified-diver profile.
About Pescador Cathedral
Pescador Cathedral is Pescador Island's signature swim-through off Moalboal, with a blue-water opening, a sunlit chamber, and a steep reef edge that drops away fast. It is usually reached by a short boat ride from town, and the guide will often choose the start point around the current. Certified divers with solid buoyancy get the most out of it, and the surrounding reef often adds turtles, reef fish, and occasional sharks.
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Where Is Pescador Cathedral?
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Pescador Cathedral Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 65m
Depth Note
Depth range given as 2–65 m (6–213 ft).
Best Season
Year-round; dry-season months usually bring calmer seas and better visibility.
Typical Conditions
Boat-accessed reef edge and swim-through with a current-aware start point and generally good water clarity.
Safety & Access At Pescador Cathedral
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Includes a cave; use appropriate training and procedures for overhead environments. Depths extend to 65 m.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the Cathedral is normally dived with a local guide rather than as a shore entry.
Legal Notes
Confirm whether marine-park or island fees are included in the boat package before departure.
Local Intel For Pescador Cathedral
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for certified divers with controlled buoyancy and comfort in an overhead section; guides often choose the route around the current.
Freediving
Not the main draw here; the Cathedral itself is better treated as a scuba swim-through, with freedive interest focused on the broader island.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works better around Pescador Island than in the Cathedral itself, where the main feature sits deeper.
Wildlife at Pescador Cathedral
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pescador Cathedral
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pescador Cathedral
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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