Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

About this site

A UNESCO World Heritage Site accessible only by liveaboard. Tubbataha features pristine coral walls, vibrant reef systems, and incredible shark encounters in the remote Sulu Sea.

Conditions

Country

Philippines

Region

Sulu Sea, Palawan

Max depth

5–40 m

Visibility

20–45 m

Water temperature

27–30°C

Difficulty

Intermediate to Advanced

Best season

Mid-March to Mid-June

Type

Wall

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wall
• Reef
• Drift

Marine life

• Whale sharks
• Hammerheads
• Sharks
• Mantas
• Rays
• Turtles
• Whales
• Barracuda