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Historical context and submerged depth.
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Sunken Cemetery
Shallow Camiguin heritage dive and snorkel site.
A shallow, clear-water heritage site in Camiguin with easy access, coral-covered remnants, and a strong sightseeing focus.
About Sunken Cemetery
Sunken Cemetery is a shallow Camiguin heritage site where the old cemetery lies underwater beside a visible cross marker. The attraction works as a calm, clear-water dive or snorkel with coral-covered remains, colorful reef fish, and giant clams around the reef shelf. It is more about careful sightseeing and respect for the site than depth or current.
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Research Estimate At Sunken Cemetery
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Sunken Cemetery?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sunken Cemetery Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 6.1m
Depth Note
The cemetery is shallow, with the submerged features described as reaching about 6.1m and some features visible at low tide.
Best Season
April to November
Typical Conditions
Shallow, clear, culturally sensitive site with calm water, coral-covered remains, and light current on most days.
Safety & Access At Sunken Cemetery
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficRestricted access
Safety Notes
Treat it as a controlled sightseeing dive or snorkel rather than an open-water swim. Stay with the guide, avoid the coral-covered remains, and keep clear of boat movement around the cross marker.
Access Restrictions
Guided access is typical in this heritage area, and visitors should stay within the marked area around the cross and submerged remains.
Legal Notes
The site is a National Cultural Treasure and should be treated as a protected heritage area; follow guide and local tourism rules.
Local Intel For Sunken Cemetery
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best treated as a slow, shallow sightseeing dive centered on the cross marker and coral-covered remains.
Freediving
A calm-day breath-hold sightseeing stop, not a deep freedive training site.
Snorkeling
One of the site's strongest uses; the shallow features and cross marker are easy to view from the beach side on calm days.
Wildlife at Sunken Cemetery
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sunken Cemetery
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sunken Cemetery
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
