Destination: Davao Gulf
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20 dive sites
Philippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
Coral Garden, Talikud Island This partial guide concerns the Talikud Island reef in Davao Gulf. It should not be confused with other Philippine sites called Coral Garden. PADI's Talikud entry, credited to South Shore Divers, describes a coral reef with a reported shallow profile of 5–20 metres. The same account mentions several coral forms, reef fish, turtles and octopuses. These…
Philippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
Marissa, Samal Island Marissa is a dive-site name used around Samal in Davao Gulf. PADI lists it under the spelling “Marirssa”, with contributions credited to South Shore Divers. That entry describes a coral-covered wall, boat access and possible strong currents, and reports a maximum depth of 40 metres. Confirm the numbered site Asia Dive Site instead discusses Marissa 1, 2…
Philippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
Angels Cove, Talikud Island Angels Cove is a named dive area at Talikud Island in Davao Gulf. PADI's guide, credited to South Shore Divers, describes a sloping reef and sandy patches with garden eels. Scubago's named entry describes boat access and a relatively confined area connected to a wall. These accounts support a useful overview, but they do not establish…
AdvancedPhilippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
Pinnacle Point, Samal Pinnacle Point is a named Samal dive location in Davao Gulf. PADI's entry, credited to South Shore Divers, describes submerged pinnacles and walls with corals and sponges, and warns of strong currents. Asia Dive Site also places a pinnacle near Ligid Caves northeast of Samal and describes potentially fierce currents. Confirm access and depth The PADI entry…
AdvancedPhilippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
Ligid Caves, Samal Ligid Caves is a named dive location in the Samal area of Davao Gulf. PADI's entry, credited to South Shore Divers, describes submerged rock formations, caverns and tunnels, with boat access and a recommendation for a local guide. Depth and route uncertainty The PADI page is internally inconsistent: its narrative gives 40 metres, while its maximum-depth field…
Philippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
Small Ligid is listed as a Davao-area dive site in a South Shore Divers contribution to PADI. This partial guide uses the site name and map position from that source. The location has not been independently confirmed by a local diver. The source names Small Ligid. Its relationship to Buenavista or Ligid Gamay has not been established by this review;…
Philippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
San Jose is listed as a Davao-area dive site in a South Shore Divers contribution to PADI. This partial guide uses the site name and map position from that source. The location has not been independently confirmed by a local diver. The source name and map position are retained; exact site boundaries, access and local naming relationships remain unconfirmed. Current…
Philippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
Isla Reta is listed as a Davao-area dive site in a South Shore Divers contribution to PADI. This partial guide uses the site name and map position from that source. The location has not been independently confirmed by a local diver. PADI and a community directory place Isla Reta about 1.23 kilometres apart. The directory point is near resort and…
Philippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
Punta del Sol is listed as a Davao-area dive site in a South Shore Divers contribution to PADI. This partial guide uses the site name and map position from that source. The location has not been independently confirmed by a local diver. The source name and map position are retained; exact site boundaries, access and local naming relationships remain unconfirmed.…
Philippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
Big Rock is listed as a Davao-area dive site in a South Shore Divers contribution to PADI. This partial guide uses the site name and map position from that source. The location has not been independently confirmed by a local diver. This guide refers to the Big Rock listed in Davao by South Shore Divers through PADI. Other Philippine dive…
Philippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
Pindawon Wall is listed as a Davao-area dive site in a South Shore Divers contribution to PADI. This partial guide uses the site name and map position from that source. The location has not been independently confirmed by a local diver. The source name and map position are retained; exact site boundaries, access and local naming relationships remain unconfirmed. Current…
Philippines > Mindanao > Davao Gulf
East Point is listed as a Davao-area dive site in a South Shore Divers contribution to PADI. This partial guide uses the site name and map position from that source. The location has not been independently confirmed by a local diver. This guide refers to the East Point listed in Davao by South Shore Divers through PADI. Other dive sites…
