Dive Sites

Proximity. Diversity. Unspoiled Beauty.

Whether you’re diving off the shore or cruising out by boat, Manami Resort places you moments away from some of Sipalay’s most captivating marine environments.

House Reef:

  • Schedule: 0800H to 1700H (tide-dependent)
  • Distance from Dive Center: ~300 meters
  • Ideal for check-out dives, macro photography, or relaxed shore entries

Shore Dive Sites:

  • 4 designated regular shore dive sites
  • All within accessible walking distance from the dive center (tide and access permitting)
  • Best suited for macro lovers, beginners, or calm-condition dives

Boat Dive Sites:

  • 36 dive sites accessible by boat
  • Transfer Time: Only 5 to 15 minutes from the resort
  • Variety includes sloping reefs, walls, coral gardens, and current-rich channels
  • Suitable for all levels, with several sites ideal for Nitrox-certified and experienced divers

Shark Tale:

  • A way to share respect for marine life, especially predators like sharks.
  • This is a dive site where sharks can be encountered at depths of 11 meters (Point 2 approximately 718 meters from Manami) and 20 meters (Point 3 about 743 meters from Manami)
  • It is located adjacent to Punto Sais(639m from Manami)
Manami House Reefs – We are still exploring.

Sipalay and Hinoba-an: Remarkable Dive Destinations of the Future
With over 500 marine species and an exquisite variety of intricate underwater topography, Sipalay and Hinoba-an are emerging as premier dive destinations in the Philippines — perfect for underwater photographers, marine biodiversity enthusiasts, and seekers of the extraordinary.

Southern Sipalay Dive Sites

Eva’s Point
A reef featuring branching coral gardens, walls, and overhangs. Located at the mouth of Campomanes Bay, this site is perfect for photographers seeking to capture wide-angle shots of gorgonians or macro marvels like nudibranchs, shrimps, and pygmy seahorses.

Toscana
Situated between Punta Ballo Beach and Solana, this site features a gently sloping reef with lush coral gardens composed of both soft and hard corals. Abundant reef species include angelfish, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, and damselfish, with frequent sightings of green sea turtles.

Sunken Island
An immersed plateau offering an unforgettable diving experience, teeming with a diverse array of reef fish that welcome divers as they descend. Occasional sightings of Green sea turtles and Hawksbill turtles. Due to strong currents, this site is best suited for experienced divers with nitrox certification.

Northern Hinoba-an dive sites

Obong Point
The longest coral reef in the area is located in front of the Obong Caves. This site is known for its well-carpeted and vastly diverse soft and hard corals. It has many nooks and crannies, from the slope to its corner wall, that shelter various types of marine life.

Patchy-patchy
A collection of patchy reef mountains interspersed with sandy areas creates a dynamic underwater environment that is perfect for exploration. Explore alleys of sea fans and black corals while swimming alongside schools of Banana Fusiliers and Yellow-lined Snappers.

Catmon Point
Last but not least, this is the very best. This site features shallow coral gardens, valleys, and canyons that form a visually stunning underwater topography. Many of the animals here are experts in camouflage, making each dive an exciting treasure hunt.

Dive Sites & Critters Gallery

 

A Closer Look: Sipalay’s Hidden Critters
Beyond the coral gardens and sweeping reefscapes lie the small wonders that make Sipalay’s waters truly unforgettable. From the exquisitely camouflaged to the brilliantly bizarre, Manami’s dive sites are home to a rich diversity of marine critters — the kind that delight underwater photographers and seasoned spotters alike.

Reef Retreat Offer

Explore Sipalay’s reefs with Manami’s Diving Package—complete with expert guides, equipment, and slow, sea-soothed living.
A soulful immersion for the curious and calm.
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