Seamount · Drift · Reef
Manta Bowl
Luzon
Advanced Open Water Certification RequiredBest Season: Dec – May
Difficulty
Advanced
Difficulty level
Depth
46 ft – 98 ft
Depth range
Visibility
33 ft – 98 ft
Typical visibility
Current
Strong
Good buoyancy control advised
Temperature
79°F – 86°F
Water temperature
About This Dive Site
A submerged reef on top of a seamount in the middle of Ticao Pass; the plateau crest sits at ~20 m and is dotted with 17 documented cleaner-wrasse cleaning stations used by 240+ photo-IDed reef manta rays. Strong tidal currents (up to 3 knots on exchange) demand negative-entry drift technique. Adjacent to the Donsol whale-shark interaction area in Sorsogon.
Certification Required: Advanced Open Water
Current Conditions
Typical current strength at this dive site
Strong
Powerful current. Advanced certification and drift dive experience required. Follow guide instructions.
Strength Scale
None
Mild
Moderate
Strong
Best Time to Visit
Monthly conditions and seasonal highlights — tap a month
JunGood
Shoulder season with generally good conditions. Some variability in weather and visibility.
BestGoodLess FavorablePeak
Marine Life
5 species recorded at this site
Hazards & Safety
Be aware of these potential hazards at this dive site
Strong current
HighUp to 3-knot drift typical; negative-entry technique mandatory
Decompression obligation
Medium22+ m profile combined with current management pushes NDLs
Certification Required
A minimum of Advanced Open Water certification is required to dive this site.
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Depth Profile
Vertical range at this site
Minimum Depth
46 ft
Shallowest point
Average Depth
72 ft
Typical dive depth
Maximum Depth
98 ft
Deepest point
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