Siquijor dive sites

Siquijor is known as the mystical island of the Philippines, with a rich tradition of folk healing and enchantment. Beyond diving, the island offers stunning waterfalls, century-old balete trees, firefly watching, and some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the Visayas. Its small size makes it easy to explore by motorbike.

Regular ferries run from Dumaguete on Negros Island, taking 1 to 1.5 hours to either Larena or Siquijor Town port. Ferries also connect from Bohol and Cebu. There is no commercial airport on the island. Larena port is the closest landing to Sandugan Wall.

Open Water certified divers can enjoy the upper sections of the wall from 5 to 18 meters, which feature excellent coral coverage and regular turtle encounters. The deeper wall below 18 meters and the lower slope beyond 30 meters are best suited for Advanced Open Water certified divers. Currents are generally mild.

Tubod Marine Sanctuary is a community-managed protected area where fishing is prohibited, and a small entrance fee is charged to support reef conservation. The protection has allowed the coral and fish populations to recover to exceptional health and density. For divers, this means encountering significantly more marine life than at unprotected sites. The sanctuary rules require following a marked entry and exit path over the sand flat, maintaining good buoyancy to avoid coral contact, and diving with a local guide.

Siquijor is reached by ferry from Dumaguete in Negros Oriental, a journey of about 1.5 hours, or from Tagbilaran in Bohol. Dumaguete is served by direct flights from Manila and Cebu. Once on Siquijor, San Juan on the western coast is the main tourism and diving hub, with several dive shops offering daily trips to Tubod and other sites around the island. The island is small enough to be circumnavigated by motorcycle in a few hours.