Hillary's Reef - Bohol

Hillary's Reef, tucked away in Bohol, offers a pleasant, easy dive. It’s a good spot for a relaxed afternoon, especially if you’re looking to unwind without battling strong currents. We often find cowries slowly making their way across the sand patches here, and the staghorn corals provide plenty of shelter for smaller reef fish. Keep an eye out for the strawberry drupes too, their shells are quite striking against the seagrass beds of *thalassia* and *cymodocea*. It’s not an adrenaline-pumping dive, but it's a calm introduction to Bohol's shallower ecosystems, perfect for photographers or those just getting their fins wet again.

Location
Bohol, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.873185, 122.381195
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Ilog, Negros Occidental

Best Time to Dive in Bohol

The warmest water temperatures in Bohol occur in May, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.9°C
  • February: 27.6°C
  • March: 28.3°C
  • April: 29.3°C
  • May: 30.2°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.7°C
  • October: 29.6°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Bohol

Nearest Dive Centres to Hillary's Reef

Marine Life in Bohol

Home to 148 recorded species including 140 reef fish, 4 seagrass & algae, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Hillary's Reef

Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C, currents 5 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