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Tuna Alley
Manta Bowl drift wall with tuna and barracuda.
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Boat-access Tuna Alley on the western side of Manta Bowl, best treated as a strong-current drift dive for experienced divers.
About Tuna Alley
Tuna Alley is a current-driven wall and ledge dive on the western side of Manta Bowl in Ticao Pass. The site is known for huge schools of skipjack tuna and barracuda, with manta rays year-round and whale sharks in season, and it is best approached as a drift dive for experienced divers with a local guide and a clear plan for the stronger open-water current.
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Research Estimate At Tuna Alley
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Tuna Alley?
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Tuna Alley Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 25m
Depth Note
Begins at 18 m and steps along ledges to 25 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Open-water ledges and hard corals on the western side of Manta Bowl, with strong currents feeding schools of tuna and barracuda.
Safety & Access At Tuna Alley
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat Tuna Alley as a drift dive, keep a guide in the loop, and do not try to hold station against the current.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; current can be substantial and makes a local guide practical.
Legal Notes
Use a drift plan and local operator briefings; this is not a casual independent site.
Local Intel For Tuna Alley
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A ledge-and-wall drift dive on the western side of Manta Bowl, with the action concentrated between the ledges and the current line.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive target because the current and depth make the site better suited to scuba drift profiles.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the core features sit too deep and current-heavy for a casual surface swim.
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Wildlife at Tuna Alley
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Recent Logged Visits At Tuna Alley
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Tuna Alley
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Tuna Alley Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Tuna Alley Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
sharkdivingphilippines.com · Operator
Local operator page describing Tuna Alley as a tuna and barracuda highway.
travelaroundthephilippines.com · Travel Guide
Travel guide noting Manta Bowl seasonality and strong-current big-animal conditions.
www.scubaspotadvisor.com · Dive Directory
Exact western Manta Bowl listing with ledges and depth range.
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