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Royal Garden
Balicasag plateau dive with turtles, frogfish, and steady macro life.
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Royal Garden is a Balicasag boat dive with a shallow coral plateau, light current, and strong macro-and-turtle appeal.
About Royal Garden
Royal Garden is a Balicasag coral-garden plateau with a relaxed slope and enough structure for macro-focused dives. Turtles, frogfish, nudibranchs, triggerfish, barracuda, tuna, and reef fish all show up around the coral edge, with the best action coming as you work from the sandy entry toward the richer reef slope. It is a guided boat dive with a calm feel, but Balicasag access rules and a light current still make local planning important.
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Research Estimate At Royal Garden
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
Where Is Royal Garden?
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Royal Garden Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 35m
Depth Note
Reported as an 8-35m plateau and coral-slope dive, with the first coral slope starting around 12m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer seas and clearer water in the dry season.
Typical Conditions
Usually a comfortable drift-style dive with good visibility, a light current, and coral slope and wall structure.
Safety & Access At Royal Garden
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy steady on the slope and check the return drift with your guide before moving off the plateau.
Access Restrictions
Balicasag access is regulated and usually requires an accredited operator booking.
Legal Notes
Follow Balicasag sanctuary and operator rules.
Local Intel For Royal Garden
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as a strong site for macro diving on a reef plateau.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the normal way to enjoy Royal Garden is as a guided scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Surface snorkeling is not the main attraction here; the coral slope is better appreciated on scuba.
Royal Garden Dive Conditions Planner
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Royal Garden
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Royal Garden Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Royal Garden Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
scubadiving.place · Directory
Community listing with current, depth, and wildlife notes.
travelaroundthephilippines.com · Guide
Balicasag guide with Royal Garden depth, visibility, current, and fauna.
www.alonaboholdiversclub.com · Operator
Operator page with Balicasag boat distance and sanctuary context.
www.facebook.com · Tourism
Tourism summary mentioning Royal Garden sea turtles and coral gardens.
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