Panglao

A steep reef slope Black Forest is a Balicasag slope dive named in both Philippine Fun Divers and Seaquest’s site descriptions. The black-coral habitat and the ordinary dive route are not the same depth measurement. Shallow reef scenery should not be confused with a promise to reach the deeper coral. Habitat depth is not the route maximum Philippine Fun Divers…

A slope on northeast Balicasag Philippine Fun Divers places Diver’s Heaven on the northeast side of Balicasag and describes a steep slope, with route direction depending on current. Seaquest describes a drop-off. This is a reef outing whose route needs to be agreed for the actual conditions. A range, not a seabed survey Philippine Fun Divers lists 8–40 m, while…

A wall at Tangnan Philippine Fun Divers locates Napaling in Tangnan, Panglao, and describes a wall accessible from land. Its account specifically notes shallow entry and a potentially slippery descent down the cliff. Seaquest’s Napaling section describes sardines and wall features. A shallow outing and a deeper range Seaquest gives a 3–20 m dive range; Philippine Fun Divers gives 3–40…

A wall and slope at Doljo Doljo Point is a Panglao wall-and-slope dive described by Philippine Fun Divers and Seaquest. Both mention large sea fans or sponges. It offers a different reef setting from the Alona-area sites, but the boat route and conditions need confirmation for the day. The old maximum is unverified Philippine Fun Divers gives an 8–35 m…

An offshore shoal on Pamilacan trips Cervera Shoal is also presented as Snake Island by Bohol Divers Club. This is an underwater plateau, not a beach landing. Alona Divers describes it as an outing often combined with Pamilacan, and both operators discuss current as a practical consideration. Depth figures differ Alona Divers describes a top at 8 m but gives…

Light and overhangs on a Balicasag wall Both reviewed operators describe Cathedral as a wall with overhangs and ledges, with sunlight contributing to its name. The feature description does not imply that a cave route is included or suitable for every diver. The Royal Garden naming question A 2019 Philippine PPP Center statement calls one Balicasag site Cathedral or Royal…

A southwest Balicasag drop-off Philippine Fun Divers places Rudy’s Rock on the southwest side of Balicasag, describing a wall with corals, small caverns and crevices. Seaquest also describes the drop-off and crevice features. These are descriptions of terrain, not instructions to enter overhead spaces. Two different depth ranges Philippine Fun Divers lists 3–45 m, while Seaquest gives 3–35 m. Neither…

A Balicasag name with an unresolved identity Royal Garden appears in a 2019 Philippine PPP Center statement about Balicasag Island as Cathedral or Royal Garden. This primary record supports the name’s use at Balicasag, but does not establish that Royal Garden is a separate site from Cathedral. Confirm the name before comparing trips Diveity currently retains both listings while that…