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    Bohol, Philippines
    Takbal-Bato Marine Sanctuary

    Fees : Snorkeling set : 150PHP, Guide for 2 people : 250PHP. They don't let you go inside the water if you don't take a guide ...

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Takbal-Bato Marine Sanctuary

    Why dive here

    With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - Fees : Snorkeling set : 150PHP, Guide for 2 people : 250PHP. They don't let you go inside the water if you don't take a guide ... offers some of Bohol's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Mandarin Fish and Pufferfish · 143+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest May, June, July

    Okay, let's talk about those Bohol fees. Snorkeling here means shelling out 150 PHP for a set, and a compulsory guide will run you 250 PHP for two people. Honestly, we think the mandatory guide is a bit of a mixed bag; on the one hand, it’s an extra cost, but on the other, they do help you spot things you’d probably swim right past. We’ve found ourselves grateful for their keen eyes pointing out a Marshall Dottyback tucked into a crevice or a Red Squirrelfish peeking from under a coral. You’ll see quite a bit here, from the common Blackstriped Cardinalfish schooling in the shallows to the more elusive Mimic Blenny doing its impression of something less tasty. Keep an eye out for Crazy Fish darting about and the delicate Orange-spotted Starry Goby perched on the sand. It’s a gentle spot, perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants a relaxed float. We often tell friends to go in the morning, before the sun gets too high and the boats start stirring up the sand; the light is better for seeing those shimmering Silver Moonies then. It's a nice, easy entry, no big currents to worry about, just a pleasant swim.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fees : Snorkeling set : 150PHP, Guide for 2 people : 250PHP. They don't let you go inside the water if you don't take a guide ...

    Fees : Snorkeling set : 150PHP, Guide for 2 people : 250PHP. They don't let you go inside the water if you don't take a guide ... Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Fees : Snorkeling set : 150PHP, Guide for 2 people : 250PHP. They don't let you go inside the water if you don't take a guide ..., sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.86, 123.34) (28km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.1–31°C

    Current Speed

    6 cm/s

    Direction: S (180°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.081 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    33.18 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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