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Bonnie's place

3.5 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 especies 24 colaboradores

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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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
7.3 kn
Olas
0.38 m
Agua
29.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (41%)
Now: SW (233°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.35m

Próxima: Alta a las 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
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.15 · very high Aire PM2.520 · moderate 05:29 17:37
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
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.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Filipinas: 119 sitios, naufragios y paredes que justifican el vuelo

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 12328km · ~2835kg · €51

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 11h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

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.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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Bonnie's place

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Bujong Shoal

2.5 km
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Adrian's Cove

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Recently spotted by divers

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

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°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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