Coral Garden Dive Spot in Puerto Galera

The Coral Garden dive spot in Puerto Galera is one of the most colorful and diverse dive spots in the Philippines because Puerto Galera is hailed to have the highest diversity in marine life since it is located within the Golden Triangle which is the formation of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. The Coral Garden dive spot is located around ten minutes by boat from the main land of Puerto Galera.

The Coral Garden dive spot brings together every single ingredient that makes the Philippines such a popular diving spot. You can see beautiful unique corals, fishes, you will find sharks and plenty macro and micro marine life. There is a coral species that is unique to Puerto Galera only which is the Anacropora puertogallerae. You will also be able to find whitetip reef sharks that may be hiding under caves. You will see plenty of tropical fishes at the Coral Garden dive spot.

Unfortunately many corals have recently been damaged by the El Nino which is a monsoon type in the Philippines. Do not worry however because the Coral Garden dive spot is rapidly regenerating and is in full bloom right now. Make sure you also visit this dive spot during November when the corals release their pollens which will make a wonderful night dive.

The Coral Garden dive spot is pretty shallow and the maximum depth is only 12 meters which is perfect for beginners as well as experienced divers especially those who love underwater photography. A open water certification is more than enough so that you enjoy this dive site. The currents can sometimes become very strong, so make sure that you have at least done one drift dive before the dive in the Coral Garden dive spot, so that you are prepared in case of strong currents.

The overall cost per dive depends on the diving school or dive resort that you are going with. The going rate is $25 for a dive with the boat and rented tanks, weights and a dive guide. There will be additional small fees for a night dive or for Nitrox users who wish to rent a Nitrox tank. Some dive resorts also offer a diving package where you can visit three to four different dive sites on Puerto Galera in a day with a special discount price. The Coral Garden dive spot is always on the itinerary of those dive packages. You just have to choose for the most affordable package.

The Coral Garden dive spot is not only for scuba divers, but you can also snorkel around and experience the marine life without paying much for tank rental and so on. If you happen to be in Puerto Galera anytime soon, you should make the Coral Garden dive spot a must-see in your itinerary.