Seafan Alley
North Atoll sea-fan wall drift with sharks
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced3m - 25m
ReefWall
Local operator required
Park entry and the ranger-station stop are managed through permitted liveaboard operations.
Gorgonian-lined wall drift with sandy ledges and cavern pockets; ideal for photographers who are comfortable in current and open-water conditions.
About Seafan Alley
A sea-fan wall drift on Tubbataha's North Atoll, with gorgonian forests, sandy ledges, and a reef top that can end with fast-moving schools of fish. Cave-like pockets and surge-sensitive edges bring sharks, rays, and pygmy seahorses into a classic experienced-diver playground.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlifeOverhead environmentRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Strong current, overhead pockets, and shark-and-ray traffic make this an advanced dive that rewards compact spacing and good reef awareness.
Access Restrictions
Liveaboard access only for dives; the ranger-station land stop is the usual permitted shore visit, and shore access elsewhere in the park is prohibited.
Legal Notes
Tubbataha entry is permit-controlled, daylight-only for diving, and managed through park-permitted operators.
Where Is Seafan Alley?
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Local Intel For Seafan Alley
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided scuba is the intended mode here: a current-shaped wall dive that rewards stable buoyancy, tidy team spacing, and relaxed photography.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the wall-drift layout and park logistics make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to calm, permitted shallows around the ranger-station stop; the main reef face is a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Seafan Alley
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Research Estimate At Seafan Alley
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility20m
Access2/5 · Challenging entry effort
Coral5/5 · Pristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities1/5 · No facilities
CurrentStrong current
