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Official MPA record for Saavedra Fish Sanctuary.
Dive Spot Guide•
Ronda Bay
Protected Moalboal wall-and-slope dive with corals, turtles, and sharks.
Local operator required
Guided boat diving and sanctuary rules are part of the normal setup.
Saavedra Fish Sanctuary in Moalboal; boat access, sheltered currents, and a shallow-to-deeper wall profile with strong reef life.
About Ronda Bay
Ronda Bay, also known as Saavedra Fish Sanctuary, is a protected Moalboal wall-and-slope dive with a shallow coral garden, a steeper wall farther out, and plenty of fan coral and macro life. The site is boat accessed and can be dived as an easy wall or a deeper route depending on the operator and conditions. Expect manageable current, variable visibility, and regular encounters with turtles, blacktip reef sharks, groupers, batfish, barracudas, and other reef life across the slope and wall.
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Research Estimate At Ronda Bay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Ronda Bay?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Ronda Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
Shallow coral garden slopes to a wall, with a deeper sanctuary wall available on some routes.
Best Season
May to December
Typical Conditions
Protected from bigger waves, with mild current and better conditions during the southwest monsoon.
Safety & Access At Ronda Bay
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Safety Notes
The wall can deepen quickly and visibility can be muted. Stay close to the guide and keep trim under control near the drop-off.
Access Restrictions
Use a local guide and follow sanctuary rules; the deeper wall is better with good buoyancy control.
Legal Notes
Designated no-take marine sanctuary.
Local Intel For Ronda Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Access
Boat rides from Moalboal dive centers are typical, with marine-fee handling and guided site briefings.
Coral
Hard and soft corals, black corals, sea fans, and gorgonians cover the slope and wall.
Aquatic Life
Turtles, blacktip reef sharks, barracudas, groupers, batfish, eagle rays, and other reef fish are common targets.
Facilities
Local dive shops run guided trips, gear support, and marine-fee processing for the sanctuary.
Wildlife at Ronda Bay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ronda Bay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ronda Bay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
