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Cave

3.7 — based on 22 community signals
4.2 12 especies 22 colaboradores

Cave diving in the Philippines offers year-round access to unique limestone formations and diverse marine life in a protected ecosystem.

⭐ Best for advanced divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Avanzado
Visibilidad
30 m
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Actividad
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Dificultad
advanced
Visibilidad
30 m
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9.1 kn
Olas
0.42 m
Agua
30.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SW (21%)
Now: SSE (159°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.11m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+1.3m)

+1.4 m+0.3 m
▲ 02:00 · +1.3m ▼ 12:00 · +0.32m ▲ 03:00 · +1.3m ▼ 13:00 · +0.31m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.5 · very high Aire PM2.53 · good 05:52 18:01
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 14.1 0.58 9 7mm
09-20 8 0.58 7 4mm
09-21 10.7 0.4 6 9mm
09-22 8.9 0.46 8 15mm
09-23 6.1 0.36 8 5mm
09-24 6.3 0.3 9 6mm
09-25 5.8 0.24 9 6mm

About this spot

Cave diving in the Philippines delivers an otherworldly experience through submerged limestone passages and cathedral-like chambers. The site attracts divers seeking geological formations found nowhere else in Southeast Asia. Year-round diving means you can plan your trip around your schedule, not seasonal swells or weather windows. Local dive operations know these passages well. The reef structure supports healthy coral with no reported bleaching stress, indicating stable conditions. Twelve species observations have been recorded here, giving you a solid sense of what encounters are possible. Three community videos document dives and conditions—check them before booking to see if the passages suit your experience level. The cave environment demands respect and preparation. Bring a torch, plan your air consumption carefully, and dive with someone who knows the site. The limestone creates dramatic light plays and often crystal-clear water inside the passages, making for exceptional visibility and memorable footage.

📖 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

CuevaArrecife

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 ↔ 11810km · ~2716kg · €49

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 Cave?

Year-round diving is possible at Cave, so timing depends on your schedule rather than seasonal constraints. Check local conditions before booking and review community videos for current site reports.

What depth and difficulty level is Cave?

Specific depth and difficulty data aren't published for this site. Watch the three community videos available to assess cave passages and conditions, then discuss requirements with local operators before your dive.

What marine life can you see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Cave. The reef shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating healthy habitat. Community footage will give you the best preview of what you're likely to encounter.

Do you need permits or special access?

Cave is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Philippines diving regulations apply. Always confirm current requirements with local dive operators before traveling.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

62 registros · 49 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Dipolydora socialis

Polychaeta · Spionidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 mar 1999
×1registros

Fulvia aperta

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 may 1988
×1registros
Profundidad:
8–24 m

Haminoea

Gastropoda · Haminoeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 may 1988
×1registros

Neritina

Gastropoda · Neritidae
OBIS
Última observación:
13 abr 1987
×1registros

Stenomelania

Gastropoda · Thiaridae
OBIS
Última observación:
13 abr 1987
×1registros

Mancinella alouina

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 abr 1987
×2registros

Conus litteratus

Gastropoda · Conidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 abr 1987
×2registros

Conus lividus

Gastropoda · Conidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 abr 1987
×2registros

Cellana testudinaria

Gastropoda · Nacellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 abr 1987
×1registros

Thais

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 abr 1987
×1registros

Strigatella scutulata

Gastropoda · Mitridae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 abr 1987
×1registros

Echinolittorina malaccana

Gastropoda · Littorinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 abr 1987
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

4K Mapating Cave | Technical diving in Anilao, Philippines.

Gary Tyson
💬 3 top comments
  • Nice sir 🔥🔥

    @lifeinisland2025 · 👍 0
  • lodi!!

    @abca1346 · 👍 0
  • Wonderful video. I would love to join some time. Just to clarify, this is not a "cave dive" as i see no lines or such, still classified under tech dive into a cavern, am i correct? I mean it requires technical diving training and not cave diving training?

    @DoctorWessamAtif · 👍 0

Cave Diving Gone Wrong - Enchanted River Dr. Amores Decision Saved 2 Lives

Fatal Stunt
💬 3 top comments
  • Popped up in my feed, all I do is watch videos like this so you’re doing it right

    @Theory1k · 👍 1
  • thanks for sharing

    @teamginchannel5783 · 👍 1
  • I am a little confused now. How long is the river, 970 feet or 150 kilometers? 😅

    @Felixfelychee · 👍 2

4K Cenotes Dive Relaxation Video - Mexican Underwater Caves - Incredible Underwater World - 3 HOUR

4K Relaxation Channel
💬 3 top comments
  • Thank you for keeping the natural audio and NOT adding music to this. So much better this way.

    @GenX-Made · 👍 287
  • ADS!!! DO NOT FALL ASLEEP TO THIS!!! 70 ADS YOU WILL WAKE UP!! THE ADS THEY USE ARE LOUDER THAN VIDEO AUDIO!!!! SUE THEM!!!

    @SzymczykProductions · 👍 245
  • Beautiful place. But I was cringing looking at one of the divers that had absolutely no control on his buoyancy or any trim and was kicking the stalactites. Disgraceful that people go to such a beautiful place and have no care for this delicate enviroment. A rule of diving is to dive within your limits and this guy has nothing to do diving here. Very dangerous for him and for this cavern.

    @DivewithRami · 👍 222
wind peaks Jul-Jan-Dec, calmest Apr-May-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

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: May (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (92/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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