Pirate Divers - Apo Reef
The team at Pirate Divers are your go-to for Apo Reef, hands down. We really rate them for their sheer dedication to getting you to the best spots, often before the crowds roll in. If you’re serious about seeing bigger pelagics and want a dive operation that truly understands the currents and nuances of Apo, these are your people. They excel at showcasing the reef’s grand scale, making it our top pick for anyone wanting to fully immerse themselves in Apo’s unique environment. They specialise in the deeper, more exposed sections of Apo Reef, which is exactly where you want to be for sharks, manta rays, and those incredible schools of jacks. We remember one morning, dropping onto the Canyons site with Pirate Divers; the current was pumping just enough to bring in a wall of barracuda, so thick it felt like swimming through a silver river. They’re PADI certified, so if you’re looking to get your Open Water, they’ll get you comfortable with the basics before showing you the main event. Our advice? Book a multi-day trip. Apo Reef deserves more than just a quick look, and Pirate Divers are the ones who’ll make sure you see it all properly. You’ll spend less time on transfers and more time underwater, which is always a win in our book.
- Location
- Apo Reef, Philippines, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 12.049824, 119.970764
- Phone
- +63 905 340 7473
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://piratediverscoron.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Learn to Dive
Dive Sites Near Pirate Divers
Pirate Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Apo Reef.
- 7 Islands Reef, Diving (NDC) (reef)
- Agnay Sanctuary (reef)
- Agpanabat Caves Canyons (cave)
- Agpanabat Sanctuary (reef)
- Akitsushima (wreck)
- Akitsushima (wreck)
- Aladin
- Alad North
- Alad Sanctuary Garden (reef)
- Alad South
- Apo 29
- Apo Island - South (Mabuti) - 25m
- Apo Menor
- Apo Reef (reef)
- Aqualife Divers Academy
Other Dive Centres in Apo Reef
Best Time to Dive in Apo Reef
The warmest water temperatures in Apo Reef occur in June, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.1°C
- February: 27.8°C
- March: 28.2°C
- April: 29.1°C
- May: 30.1°C
- June: 30.3°C
- July: 29.9°C
- August: 29.6°C
- September: 29.7°C
- October: 29.8°C
- November: 29.5°C
- December: 29.2°C
Marine Life in Apo Reef
Home to 181 recorded species including 171 reef fish, 5 seagrass & algae, 2 other, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 hard corals, 1 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
- Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - Reef Fish
- Blue-finned Rock Cod (Cephalopholis microprion) - Reef Fish
- Rock Cod (Cephalopholis boenak) - Reef Fish
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Two-spot Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus binotatus) - Reef Fish
- Sunburst Butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Apo Reef
Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 8 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories