BORNION TIGA
Protected Area
Cabra Marine Park
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - BORNION TIGA offers some of Anilao's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Bornion Tiga isn’t your typical deep wreck. It's a shallower dive, a massive motor vessel that went down in 1987, but the scale of it is what really hits you. We love diving it early, just as the sun angles down, casting long shadows from the superstructure. You can spend an entire dive just exploring the bow, which sits in around 5 meters of water. The upper decks are completely taken over by soft corals, the kind that pulse gently with the current. Schools of juvenile snapper dart in and out of the broken plating, and we’ve often spotted lionfish tucked into the crevices. Look closely, and you’ll find nudibranchs crawling along the railings. It’s an easy dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to wander, taking their time with a piece of history that’s now a vibrant, living reef. The size of the ship means there's always a new corner to peek into, even on a third visit.
Typical BORNION TIGA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
BORNION TIGA Wreck History
Year Sunk
1987
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
grounding
The Bornion Tiga is one of Anilao's most accessible and popular wreck dives, largely because of its incredibly shallow depth. This 105-meter motor vessel was on a voyage from Miri, East Malaysia, to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in June 1987 when it met its end. The ship ran aground on the reef, and despite efforts to save it, it was declared a total loss and settled onto the sandy bottom just meters from the shore.
Lying at a maximum depth of just 5 meters, the Bornion Tiga is a fantastic site for novice divers, underwater photographers, and snorkelers. Over the decades, the wreck has transformed into a thriving artificial reef, teeming with life. Its broken structures are now encrusted with corals and sponges, providing a home for countless species of reef fish, nudibranchs, and crustaceans. It’s the perfect dive for a long, relaxed exploration or a second dive of the day, offering a fascinating glimpse into how nature reclaims man-made objects.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BORNION TIGA
BORNION TIGA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BORNION TIGA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (13.6, 120.95) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.8–30.6°C
Current Speed
11.66 cm/s
Direction: NE (59°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.055 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
31.9 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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