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| Paradise Beach El Nido | Nat-Nat El Nido | Twin Rocks El Nido | North Rock El Nido | South Miniloc El Nido | Entalula Wall El Nido | Dilumacad Island (Helicopter Island) El Nido | Paglugaban El Nido | Popolcan (Under Water Forest) El Nido | |
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| Level | Beginner | Beginner | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
| Max depth | 18 m | 28 m | 25 m | 30 m | 30 m | 32 m | 30 m | 30 m | 35 m |
| Access | Access not yet documented | Access not yet documented | Access not yet documented | Access not yet documented | Access not yet documented | Access not yet documented | Access not yet documented | Access not yet documented | Access not yet documented |
| Documented months | Jan – Dec | Jan – Dec | Nov – May | Jan – Dec | Jan – Dec | Jan – Dec | Jan – Dec | Jan – Dec | Jan – Dec |
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BeginnerPhilippines > Palawan > El Nido
Nat-Nat (El Nido) Welcome to Nat-Nat, one of El Nido's most consistently praised and accessible dive sites, perfect for divers of all levels. Located just a short boat ride from El Nido town, this dive site offers a captivating underwater experience that blends vibrant reef ecosystems with intriguing sandy and rubble patches, making it a true delight for both wide-angle…
IntermediatePhilippines > Palawan > El Nido
Twin Rocks (El Nido) Prepare for an unforgettable intermediate dive at Twin Rocks, a captivating dive site nestled on Miniloc Island's north side in El Nido. This site is renowned for its unique topography, featuring two prominent limestone outcrops rising from a sandy seabed, riddled with natural caverns and exciting swim-throughs. Divers will find a maximum depth of 30 m,…
AdvancedPhilippines > Palawan > El Nido
Dilumacad Island (Helicopter Island), El Nido Known locally as Dilumacad Island, this iconic dive site in El Nido earns its popular nickname, "Helicopter Island," from its distinctive silhouette resembling a helicopter at rest. Located just a short boat ride from El Nido town, this advanced dive site offers a truly unique experience, combining two dramatically different underwater profiles in a…
IntermediatePhilippines > Palawan > El Nido
South Miniloc: A Signature El Nido Dive Site South Miniloc, also known as Biet Point, is one of El Nido's most renowned dive sites, nestled on the southeastern tip of Miniloc Island and facing Shimizu Island across a vibrant channel. This iconic location is celebrated for its thriving marine ecosystem and dynamic diving conditions, often earning it the nickname "The…
IntermediatePhilippines > Palawan > El Nido
Entalula Wall (El Nido) Prepare for a truly dramatic dive experience at Entalula Wall, one of El Nido's most captivating dive sites. This stunning limestone wall plunges from a vibrant, shallow coral-garden shelf into the depths of Bacuit Bay, offering a diverse and exciting underwater adventure for divers of varying certifications. Dive Site Features The dive site begins with a…
IntermediatePhilippines > Palawan > El Nido
North Rock (El Nido) North Rock is an exhilarating pinnacle and reef dive site located north of El Nido's central bay, renowned for its strong currents and abundant pelagic action. This site offers an exciting drift diving experience for those seeking encounters with larger marine life. Divers will find a submerged limestone pinnacle, often described as a current-swept structure, that…
BeginnerPhilippines > Palawan > El Nido
A shallow, sunlit sandy-bottom reef beside a white-sand beach on Cadlao Island — the destination's primary beginner-training site, and a favourite of macro photographers who know what to look for in the sand: flamboyant cuttlefish, ornate ghost pipefish, seahorses and banded sea kraits. The shallow, forgiving profile lets dive length stretch to an hour.
AdvancedPhilippines > Palawan > El Nido
Popolcan (Under Water Forest), El Nido For advanced divers seeking an extraordinary underwater adventure in El Nido, Palawan, Popolcan, often known as the "Under Water Forest," presents a truly captivating experience. This dive site, approximately 45 minutes by boat from El Nido town, is renowned for its deep-lying pinnacles and vibrant coral ecosystems, making it a less frequently visited gem…
El Nido has 9 dive sites listed on Diveity, spread across a single area within the location.
Conditions vary by season and by site, so there's no single answer for the whole location. Check each dive site's page for depth, visibility, and current details, or ask a local dive shop or resort in El Nido for current-season advice.
Sites in El Nido range from shallow reefs and shore entries to walls, wrecks, and drift dives, depending on the specific location. Browse the site list to compare depth, visibility, and marine life before you pick where to dive.
Most dive sites call for at least an Open Water certification, and some deeper or more advanced sites require further training. Dive shops and resorts in El Nido can also arrange courses if you are not yet certified.
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