Wall · Cavern · Swim-through · Reef · Drop-off
Pescador Island (The Cathedral)
Visayas
Advanced Open Water Certification RequiredBest Season: Nov – May
Difficulty
Advanced
Difficulty level
Depth
16 ft – 131 ft
Depth range
Visibility
33 ft – 131 ft
Typical visibility
Current
Variable
Good buoyancy control advised
Temperature
81°F – 86°F
Water temperature
About This Dive Site
Pescador Island sits in the middle of the Tañon Strait ~4 km off Panagsama Beach, ringed by steep walls dropping past recreational limits. The marquee feature is "The Cathedral" — a vertical cavern on the NW corner whose entry sits at 28 m and whose chimney rises to ~16 m, lit by a column of sunlight that gives the dive its name. Marine sanctuary fees fund reef patrols.
Certification Required: Advanced Open Water
Current Conditions
Typical current strength at this dive site
Variable
Current strength changes with tides and conditions. Check local conditions before diving.
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
6 species recorded at this site
Hazards & Safety
Be aware of these potential hazards at this dive site
Overhead environment
HighThe Cathedral is a true cavern dive — entry at 28 m with a light-cone visible to the surface but no horizontal exit
Depth
MediumEasy to slip past 40 m on the wall, especially when chasing the Cathedral light
Current
MediumPinch-points off the north and south tips of the islet accelerate tidal flow
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
16 ft
Shallowest point
Average Depth
66 ft
Typical dive depth
Maximum Depth
131 ft
Deepest point
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