DIVE SITES PHILIPPINES

Are you looking for the best scuba sites in the Philippines around Bulata, Negros Occidental? Then you are on the right website. Here are some descriptions of our local dive sites around Amila Dive Beach Resort.

Dive Sites Philippines

Are you interested in exploring the best scuba diving sites around Bulata, Negros Occidental in the Philippines? Look no further! At Amila Dive Beach Resort, we offer a variety of diving experiences, including the Marin Sanctuary at Danjugan Island, Turtle Island with its small wreck just 15 minutes from our resort, and Mad Max the pier, which brings you to the right spots. You'll find detailed descriptions of the local dive sites near our resort. The Philippines, with its 7,600 islands (7,641 to be exact), is a dream destination for divers. The country's seas are part of the Coral Triangle, which is considered the center of marine biodiversity. The Coral Triangle extends to other countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea. To highlight its diversity, this area is home to 76% of all known coral species in the world. We hope to welcome you here someday!
A digital map showing a coastal area labeled "AmilA" near a National Highway. The map highlights two islands: Danjugan Island to the north and Turtle Island to the south. Notably, several dive sites are marked, including a point labeled "Mad Max" offshore, west of the mainland.
A map showing Turtle Island, Anajauan Island, and nearby landmarks. Key locations are marked: Turtle Nose and Turtle Head to the north, and notable dive sites like Diente El Lobot, El Punto, Sunday Sunday, and Julien’s Wreck to the south near Anajauan Island.
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Dive Sites Danjugan Island

“The Clams” is a well-protected dive site boasting the best coral garden in the area. You’ll be amazed by the sight of huge fan corals, giant clams surrounded by anemone fish, clown fishes, and triggers. The depth ranges from 5 to 30 meters, making it a perfect spot for divers of all levels.

This reef is long and shallow. Most of it is colonized by soft corals. Requires good conditions to dive. The depth is 5 to 15 m.

The reef starts at 17 m. All around the reef you will see large groups of soft and hard corals. Something you don’t want to miss in this spot are the big fan corals stretching out alongside the reef. Yellow snappers, blue trolleys, napoleons, turtles and potato groupers can accompany your visit here. 17 to +40 m. Advanced and above level divers.

Another beautiful reef you wouldn’t like to miss. Located on the most Southern point of Danjugan. The depth is ranging from 10-40 mt. Here you can experience napoleons, moray eels, turtles and trolleys. Good for all level of divers. 

Sportive and remarkable dive site but often exposed to currents and waves. With good conditions it’s a must to dive. 5 to 35 m depth. It has a small cavern filled with manta shrimps.

Sportive and remarkable dive site but often exposed to currents and waves. With good conditions it’s a must to dive. 5 to 35 m depth. It has a small cavern filled with manta shrimps.

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THE PORT • Mad Max

MAD MAX is an abandoned port of a copper mining company that closed approximately 20 years ago. This dive site offers a combination of coral reefs and muck diving under the pillars of the port’s pier.

It's possible to spot frogfish, lionfish, moray eels, sea snakes, trolleys, nudibranchs, and dragonfish here. The depth ranges from 5 to 24 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels.
Macro photographers will find this site to be a little slice of heaven.
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A white nudibranch with black spots, resembling a Dalmatian, rests on a piece of underwater rock or coral. The background features a serene, blue underwater scene with light filtering through from above, giving a tranquil and mysterious ambiance—an enchanting sight you might experience while scuba diving near Amila Dive Beach Resort.
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Dive Sites Turtle Island

These two dive sites are on the same huge reef. It is not possible to explore it all in only one dive and the reason they have been named as two different sites. The dive site are a colourful and healthy reef located on the north west corner of the island. It is surrounded by damsel fish, anthias and groups of bannerfish. Either at the beginning or the end of the dives, the reef is decorated with huge gorgonians. The depth of the sites is 5 to 30 m. Good for experienced divers.

Perfect starting point for the beginners or for the divers who have been away from diving for a long time. It is a shallow reef very near to Turtle Island’s southern beach. Typical tropical fish groups, puffer fishes, groupers can be seen. 5-10 m depth.

In the south west corner we find El Punto. It is a long reef with a steep slope falling from 8 to 40 m. Turtles, large groups of tropical fish, octopus and stone fish can be spotted. In the end of the dive we often encounter some drift all along the reef. This site is included in the marine reserve. Good for all divers. Easy.

In the south west corner we find El Punto. It is a long reef with a steep slope falling from 8 to 40 m. Turtles, large groups of tropical fish, octopus and stone fish can be spotted. In the end of the dive we often encounter some drift all along the reef. This site is included in the marine reserve. Good for all divers. Easy.

This beautifully overgrown freighter lies scattered in approx. 7 meters’ depth. Lots of vivacious fishes and manifold colorful corals as well as ribbon eels live here in this luminous wreck area. Julien’s Wreck is the perfect dive spot for beginners and also qualifies for snorkeling.

Also, in the marine reserve, we find this spectacular dive site. Coral slopes between sandy and rocky valleys, where a lot of different nudibranchs can be found. Napoleon fish, eagle ray, groups of trevallies, fusiliers and moray eels. The depth reaches down to 30 m.

A map showing Turtle Island, Anajauan Island, and nearby landmarks. Key locations are marked: Turtle Nose and Turtle Head to the north, and notable dive sites like Diente El Lobot, El Punto, Sunday Sunday, and Julien’s Wreck to the south near Anajauan Island.
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