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Go Dive Siquijor

3.5 — based on 16 community signals
4.3 12 species 34 contributors

Year-round diving in Siquijor, Philippines. Healthy coral, 12 recorded species, 3 community videos. Accessible shore or boat dives.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
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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
1.3 kn
Wave
0.28 m
Water
29.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (50%)
Now: SW (228°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.29m

Next: High at 02:00 (+1.3m)

+1.3 m0 m+0.0 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.3m ▼ 10:00 · +0.27m ▲ 02:00 · +1.22m ▼ 14:00 · +0.22m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9.1 · very high Air PM2.525 · moderate 05:35 17:43
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9.3 0.38 9 0mm
09-20 10.4 0.38 9 1mm
09-21 10.5 0.32 8 3mm
09-22 7.3 0.28 8 2mm
09-23 6.5 0.1 7 2mm
09-24 6.4 0.04 8 8mm
09-25 9.4 0.32 8 8mm

About this spot

Go Dive Siquijor offers year-round diving in one of the Philippines' most accessible marine destinations. The site benefits from healthy coral conditions with no documented bleaching stress, making it a reliable choice for divers seeking vibrant reef ecosystems. Waters around Siquijor support diverse marine life—12 species observations have been logged by the diving community, giving you a solid sense of what to expect below the surface. The area works for both experienced and newer divers, with options for shore-based and boat access dives. Conditions remain consistent throughout the year, so planning is flexible. The community has documented three videos from Go Dive Siquijor, offering real footage of conditions and marine encounters you're likely to see. Siquijor sits outside marine protected areas, which means standard Philippine diving permits apply. The island's reputation for warm, clear waters and accessible shallow reefs makes it a natural stop on any Philippines diving itinerary. Local operators can guide you to the best sites based on current conditions and your experience level.

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Best months

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

Dive types

ReefShoreBoat

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 ↔ 11408km · ~2624kg · €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 Go Dive Siquijor?

Go Dive Siquijor is diveable year-round. Conditions remain consistent, so you can plan trips based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check with local operators for weekly updates on visibility and water conditions.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been recorded in community observations at this site. The area maintains healthy coral with no bleaching stress, supporting reef fish and invertebrates typical of Philippine waters. Review the 3 community videos for real examples of encounters divers have documented.

Do I need permits or special access?

Go Dive Siquijor sits outside designated marine protected areas, so standard Philippine diving regulations apply. Work with a local operator who handles permits and can advise on current requirements.

What depths and difficulty are we talking about?

Specific depth and difficulty data isn't available for this site. Contact local dive operators in Siquijor for details on available dive profiles, or review the community videos to gauge the site's character.

Operators near this spot

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

Oceanlife Explorers Resort, Dive and Research Center

3.9 km
4.5 (156 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 42+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sea pearl Divers

5.9 km
4.9 (435 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 35+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Last Frontier Dive

7.2 km
4.9 (454 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Speaks 🇯🇵 Booked 53+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Vibrations dive center

8.9 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:30-17:30

Go Dive Siquijor

0 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00

Dive Point Siquijor

6.8 km
4.9 (142 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 52+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

73 records · 48 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Oxynoe viridis

ナギサノツユ
Gastropoda · Oxynoidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Jul 2020
×1records
Depth:
2 m

Chelidonura amoena

コナユキツバメガイ
Gastropoda · Aglajidae
OBIS
Last seen:
26 Jun 2020
×1records
Depth:
2 m

Nembrotha cristata

トサカリュウグウウミウシ
Gastropoda · Polyceridae
OBIS
Last seen:
11 Nov 2019
×1records
Depth:
12 m

Chromodoris annae

アンナウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
10 Nov 2019
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Stiliger

Gastropoda · Limapontiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
7 Sept 2019
×1records
Depth:
8 m

Chromodoris annae

アンナウミウシ
Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Last seen:
27 Aug 2018
×1records
Depth:
18 m

Zachsia

Bivalvia · Teredinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 Aug 2015
×2records

Plakobranchus ocellatus

Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 Aug 2015
×1records

Lyrodus massa

Bivalvia · Teredinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
16 Aug 2015
×1records

Lyrodus massa

Bivalvia · Teredinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
27 Jan 2011
×1records
Depth:
1 m

Chicoreus microphyllus

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 May 2010
×1records

Asperdaphne paucicostata

Gastropoda · Raphitomidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 May 2010
×1records
Depth:
40–50 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Freediving Tulapos Sanctuary Siquijor + Caving + Cambugahay Falls

Rowena Yap
💬 1 top comments
  • Wow!

    @fshssvshhss7699 · 👍 0

SWIMMING WITH BARRACUDAS SIQUIJOR, PHILIPPINES! 🇵🇭 (Tulapos Marine Sanctuary)

Tales of Odyssey
💬 3 top comments
  • wowww love the shots you at the back of barracudas

    @donrobillos8056 · 👍 3
  • I'm happy seeing you happy. You still look great with sunburn.

    @paengsolo2047 · 👍 3
  • You're so lucky ❤❤❤to swim with the sea turtle 🐢 and barracuda 🤩😍🥰👍🙏😃🇵

    @LazarusEli · 👍 4

Go Dive Siquijor

Adam Guz
wind peaks Jul-Feb-Mar, calmest Jun-May-Oct.

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: Aug (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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