North, East Face
- Shark Airport
- Washing Machine |
The east face of Tubbataha Reefs is an outstanding site for dusk dives, as it is teeming with marine life and provides excellent opportunities for macro photography. The area between 14 and 20 meters features a vibrant coral slope that descends to a wall filled with caves, crevices, and overhangs. |
North Islet, North Face
- Seafan Alley
- Terraces |
The north end of Tubbataha Reefs is a must-visit site in Palawan, featuring an average depth of 30 meters and a maximum depth of 37 meters. This area boasts a sandy slope adorned with coral heads, which leads to a wall characterized by overhangs, caves, and crevices. Divers can find giant Gorgonian sea fans, black corals, soft corals, and barrel sponges among these formations. While the currents in this location are usually mild, they can become strong enough to create an intense diving experience. Visibility here can reach up to 37 meters. |
North Islet, Southwest Corner
- Wall Street
- Malayan Wreck |
The southwest corner of Tubbataha Reefs North Islet features shallow reef slopes that range in depth from 33 to 65 feet. These sandy slopes are home to a variety of small reef fish, as well as numerous guitar sharks and leopard sharks.
Visibility in this area reaches up to 37 meters. The average depth is 65 feet, with a maximum depth of up to 60 meters. |
North Islet, Southeast Corner
- South Park
- Amos Rock |
The southeast corner of Tubbataha Reefs North Islet features a gentle slope with a variety of mixed corals that reach depths of up to 40 feet, leading down to a steep wall. The area is home to a diverse range of marine life, including leopard fish, sea cucumbers, giant clams, octopuses, and Bohadschia sea cucumbers. |
South Islet, North/Northeast end
- T-wreck
- Black Rock
- Ko-ok |
The northeast end of Tubbataha Reefs South Islet features a vibrant underwater slope, with an average depth of 60 feet and reaching a maximum depth of 200 feet. This area is characterized by a wall adorned with a rich growth of Gorgonian sea fans, soft corals, and barrel sponges. Visibility can extend up to 37 meters, and while currents are generally calm, they can occasionally become strong, especially during swells. |
South Islet, Southeast/southwest end
- Delsan Wreck
-Triggerfish City
- Staghorn Point
- South West Wall |
The southern end of Tubbataha Reef islet resembles the dive at the islet’s northeastern end, but it features a significantly larger area of shallow reef top. The site has an average depth of 20 meters and a maximum of 60 meters. Current conditions are normally calm with some swell. During strong currents, you might be taken in either direction. The current changes without alarm and gives you a fierce dive. |
| Jessie Beazley |
Jessie Beazley is an incredible dive site located approximately 20 km northwest of North Tubbataha. This small reef offers an exhilarating diving experience. Dive operators typically visit this site when the weather is calm.
The diving depth ranges from seven meters to 50 meters. The currents can be moderate or strong. |
| Jessie Beazley Reef- Southern End |
The southern end of Jessie Beazley is one of the best dive spots in the area, known for its excellent water visibility and spectacular marine life. In addition to being a fantastic location for diving, it is also ideal for macro underwater photography.
This site is situated near the Lighthouse and features an extensive reef top adorned with beautiful whip corals and large table corals. |
