Seafan Alley
North Atoll sea-fan wall drift with sharks
Local operator required
Park entry and the ranger-station stop are managed through permitted liveaboard operations.
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.
Research Estimate At Seafan Alley
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Seafan Alley Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 25m
Depth Note
The reef top starts around 3m and the published recreational profile for Seafan Alley tops out around 25m.
Best Season
March-June dry season
Typical Conditions
Wall drift diving with gorgonian fans, sandy ledges, cavern pockets, and good dry-season visibility.
Safety & Access At Seafan Alley
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Local Intel For Seafan Alley
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Guided scuba is the intended mode here: a current-shaped wall dive that rewards stable buoyancy, tidy team spacing, and relaxed photography.
Freedive
Not a primary freedive target; the wall-drift layout and park logistics make scuba the better fit.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is limited to calm, permitted shallows around the ranger-station stop; the main reef face is a scuba dive.
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Wildlife at Seafan Alley
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