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Bonnie's place

3.5 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 species 24 contributors

Bonnie's Place is a year-round Philippine dive site with healthy coral and 12 recorded species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Activity
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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
6.4 kn
Wave
0.34 m
Water
29.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (41%)
Now: SW (223°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.35m

Next: High at 02:00 (+1.32m)

+1.3 m0 m-0.0 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.32m ▼ 10:00 · +0.23m ▲ 16:00 · +0.39m ▲ 03:00 · +1.24m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.15 · very high Air PM2.528 · moderate 05:29 17:37
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9 0.48 9 3mm
09-20 11.4 0.48 9 7mm
09-21 13.5 0.4 6 12mm
09-22 11.5 0.5 9 17mm
09-23 5.8 0.16 2 2mm
09-24 5.2 0.1 7 7mm
09-25 6.3 0.22 9 4mm

About this spot

Bonnie's Place sits in the Philippines and welcomes divers throughout the year. The site shows no signs of coral stress, making it a solid choice for divers interested in healthy reef ecosystems. With 12 species observations on record, the site supports a mix of marine life typical of Philippine waters. The community has documented dives here through video, giving newer divers a chance to preview conditions and get a sense of the underwater landscape before booking. This peer-generated content often reveals details about navigation, entry points, and what marine life you're likely to encounter. Because Bonnie's Place sits outside marine protected areas, access is straightforward. No special permits are required. Year-round diving means you can plan trips based on your schedule rather than tight seasonal windows. The lack of reported coral bleaching stress suggests the reef is in reasonable condition for recreational diving.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B/C · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 11434km · ~2630kg · €47

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 54/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 11h east · 8 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Bonnie's Place?

Bonnie's Place is diveable year-round, so you can plan trips whenever your schedule allows. The Philippines' tropical climate means warm water consistently, though some months bring calmer seas than others. Check local dive operator forecasts closer to your travel date for current conditions.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Bonnie's Place are not documented in available records. Contact local Philippine dive operators or check community dive logs for firsthand reports on bottom depth, current strength, and required experience level.

What marine life has been recorded here?

Twelve species observations are on file for Bonnie's Place, reflecting the typical reef fauna found in Philippine waters. Specific species names are not listed in the available data. Review the community videos or reach out to dive shops in the area for detailed species lists and photo documentation.

Do I need permits or special permissions to dive here?

Bonnie's Place is not inside a marine protected area, so no special permits are required. Standard Filipino diving regulations and travel documents still apply. Always dive with a certified operator or guide familiar with local conditions and safety protocols.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Bonnie's place

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Bujong Shoal

2.5 km
Dive centre

Günter's wall

4.8 km
Dive centre

Adrian's Cove

5.7 km
Dive centre

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Bonnie/Walter's Anilao Photo/Video Workshop 2015

Walter Marti
💬 3 top comments
  • Fantastic Walter! Got me smiling ear to ear. Can't wait to see this on a large screen. Awesome shooting, and nice music to go along with it. Thanks for sharing. This should be on public TV!

    @oceandefendersallianceUSA · 👍 1
  • Great shots of unusual critters.

    @wotbill01 · 👍 1
  • Looks great Walter, wondering what your lens selection has been... I got a GH4 as well and haven't bought the housing yet......

    @envirodiver13 · 👍 0

SCUBA Thailand & Philippines

Bonnie Basnett
💬 1 top comments
  • Awesome video!!! Great color, Great footage, Great Job!! Loved it!! felt like I was right there swimming with the fish!! I want more!!!!!!!!

    @krismachado6134 · 👍 1

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Philippines Travel Site
wind peaks Jul-Feb-Jan, calmest Sep-Oct-Jun.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (78/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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