VENUS
Protected Area
Palsabangan River up to Mazintuto River, Bacong River to Sandoval Point Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - VENUS offers some of Anilao's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
The *Venus*, a ferry that sank during a tropical storm in 1984, lies at 55 meters. It’s a deep dive, naturally, but the wreck itself is quite intact, making for an interesting exploration. We’ve found the bow section particularly photogenic, often draped in soft corals and home to schools of snapper. Visibility can sometimes be a bit moody at this depth, but when it’s good, it offers a real sense of the ship’s scale, a silent monument beneath the waves. It's a site for experienced deep divers looking for a bit of history and the unique ecosystem a wreck provides.
Typical VENUS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 55m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for VENUS
VENUS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for VENUS, 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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