Explore Captivating Dive Sites in El Nido

Discover the diverse underwater sceneries of El Nido, from gentle slopes to thrilling tunnel dives, rock formations, and vibrant reefs teeming with life.

Our dive sites span three main areas, all accessible by traditional boat:

Cadlao Island – The closest to El Nido town, with dive sites like Nat Nat and Serenity. Nat Nat is only a short 5-10 minute ride away.
Helicopter Island – Just a 15-20 minute trip away, this island offers shallow coral gardens and seagrass beds, where green sea turtles are often spotted. The Tunnel on the north side provides a unique dive beyond the usual coral gardens.
Miniloc Island – Located further into the bay, Miniloc and the islands to its south—Paglugaban, Popolkan, and Entalula—are around 45 minutes from El Nido. Known for its beautiful big and small lagoons, this area features popular spots like South Miniloc with its cabbage coral gardens and yellow snapper schools.

For longer journeys, we explore Matinloc, Tapiutan, and Inambuyod Islands, weather permitting. We dive at Dolarog House Reef for night dives, while Corong Corong is ideal for a shallow afternoon dive with table corals.

Marine Life El Nido

El Nido offers an ideal destination for divers of all experience levels. Its underwater landscapes are rich and varied, from gentle slopes and intriguing tunnels to unique rock formations and reefs teeming with life. Although Bacuit Bay is a protected area and not typically known for large marine species, it is home to green and hawksbill turtles, as well as resident bluespotted stingrays. With a bit of luck, divers might spot larger rays, such as eagle or devil rays, and occasionally catch a glimpse of the elusive blacktip reef shark.

The reefs are vibrant with tropical fish, where pufferfish, groupers, and several types of barracuda are commonly found, alongside schools of big-eye yellow snappers in certain areas. You’ll also encounter an array of species like butterflyfish, parrotfish, boxfish, lionfish, scorpionfish, stonefish, and the lively clownfish darting among the corals.

El Nido is also a fantastic place for observing invertebrates like octopuses, cuttlefish, and squid. The area brims with fascinating small creatures, including nudibranchs, shrimp, and crabs. In colder waters, you may even spot seahorses, especially during night dives when these unique critters are most active.

On rare and unforgettable occasions, you might even be treated to a passing manta ray, whale shark, or dugong!