SS Panay
Why dive here
With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, mandarin fish and pufferfish - SS Panay offers some of Bohol's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, June, July.
The SS Panay sits upright, a relatively intact wreck just off Bohol. We found it a calm dive, a good option when the currents elsewhere are picking up. Schools of yellow snapper often hover in the holds, and we’ve seen lionfish tucked into the more sheltered parts of the superstructure. It's a nice easygoing dive, perfect for photographers or anyone wanting to spend some time exploring a wreck without fighting strong currents. Visibility averages around 15-20 meters, so you get a good view of the whole ship.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SS Panay
SS Panay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SS Panay, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.86, 123.34) (28km away)
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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