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A little further
from Anilao using Batangas Pier as jump-off
point, Puerto Galera is a natural harbor with
fine beaches, green scenery and sheltered coves
and it is a main port for the nearby luxury resorts and
the docking place for fastcraft from Batangas.
Puerto Galera has grown to become a diving haven
due to its marine diversity, complemented by
other activities whereby the pier area is
separated from the town by a hill. At least two dozen sites have
been identified, each providing good opportunity
for underwater photography. Most divers prefer to go to
Puerto Galera from March to October and the
Sabang Beach is among the scuba divers' favorite.
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DIVE
SITES |
AVERAGE DEPTH (m) |
MAXIMUM DEPTH (m) |
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Manila
Channel |
12 |
13 |
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Coral
Gardens |
6 |
9 |
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Batangas
Channel |
14 |
27 |
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The Hill |
12 |
12 |
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La Laguna
Point |
12 |
15 |
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Sabang Point |
15 |
22 |
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Monkey Wreck |
35 |
40 |
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Monkey Beach |
12 |
18 |
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Ernie's Cave |
22 |
30 |
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Dungon |
18 |
30 |
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Wreck Point |
25 |
30 |
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West
Escarceo |
18 |
27 |
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Hole in the
Wall |
12 |
19 |
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The Fish
Bowl |
40 |
60 |
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The Canyons |
29 |
60 |
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Shark Cave |
25 |
30 |
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The Big Rock
(The Atoll) |
20 |
33 |
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Pink Wall |
10 |
15 |
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Kilima Steps |
20 |
40 |
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Sinandigan
Wall |
25 |
40 |
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The Boulders |
20 |
24 |
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Verde
(Green) Island |
40 |
60 |
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The Washing
Machine |
15 |
30 |
HOW TO GET THERE
Puerto Galera is
approximately four hours from Manila. Two hours
by bus from Manila to Batangas followed by a
two-hour boat ride from Batangas pier to Puerto
Galera.
There is a regular
transfer from Manila that leaves at exactly 9.00
am. The ferry leaves Puerto Galera pier daily at
9.00 am for the return trip, just in time to
catch the bus coming back to Manila.
For those who are
arriving Manila in the afternoon but would want
to proceed directly to Puerto Galera, it is
highly recommended to hire a private car and
rent the dive shop's dive boat for the night.
Backpackers can take public buses going to
Batangas. Last trip for these bus companies is
at 6.00 pm. The last ferry that crosses Batangas
to Puerto Galera is at 6.00pm which allows you
to start your adventure early the next morning.
At the pier, you can
take a jeepney ride or just walk. Most of the
resorts offer a free one-way boat transfer from
the pier to the resort, convenient for divers
who are carrying their own equipment and also
allow you to save time for searching for your
own transport.
Day trips or longer
dive packages can be arranged depending on the
number of dive sites and places you wish to
explore. Each package is inclusive of diving
gear, land and boat transfers, meals,
accommodations and divemaster.
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