Bohol dive sites

Doljo Point is located on the northwestern tip of Panglao Island, connected by bridge to the main island of Bohol. Most divers base themselves at the resorts along Alona Beach on Panglao's southern coast, from where dive operators run boat trips to Doljo Point in approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Flights arrive at Bohol-Panglao International Airport, just minutes from the dive resort area.

Advanced Open Water certification is the minimum requirement, and experience with current diving is essential. The point creates accelerating currents as water from the Bohol Sea is compressed around the headland. Down-currents are possible along the wall face. Most operators require divers to demonstrate competence at other local sites before taking them to Doljo Point. A surface marker buoy is mandatory.

Hammerhead shark sightings are most frequent from December to February when cooler deep water from the Bohol Sea pushes upward at the point, bringing deep-dwelling hammerheads to recreational diving depths. Sightings are not guaranteed and require early morning dives with favorable current conditions. Groups of 3 to 12 scalloped hammerheads have been documented, typically at depths of 25 to 35 metres beyond the wall edge.

Pangangan Island is located off the northwest coast of Bohol, away from the main tourism hub of Panglao Island on the southern coast. Most Bohol diving is concentrated around Panglao, Balicasag Island, and nearby areas. Pangangan requires a longer boat journey from the nearest port of Calape, and very few dive operators include it in their regular schedules. This isolation is precisely what preserves its reef quality, as the corals and marine life have been largely spared the pressures of heavy dive tourism.

Diving at Pangangan Island typically requires coordination with a dive operator willing to make the longer boat trip from Calape or Tagbilaran. Some operators in Panglao offer custom trips to Pangangan on request, though these cost more than standard Balicasag excursions due to the distance. Alternatively, a few small local operators in the Calape area can arrange trips. It is advisable to contact operators well in advance as these are not scheduled daily trips.