BIGBOSS Bohol House reef
Protected Area
Dauis, Tagbilaran Bohol
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - BIGBOSS Bohol House reef offers some of Dumaguete's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 27°C.
Okay, so you’re in Dumaguete and everyone’s buzzing about Apo Island. Fair enough. But honestly, for a chilled-out afternoon dive that still delivers, we often find ourselves back at the BIGBOSS Bohol House reef. This isn't some deep, dramatic wreck. It’s a deliberately scuttled fishing boat, sitting upright at a friendly 14 metres, making it perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants to potter about without the pressure. We love how the light catches the superstructure, illuminating the schools of juvenile batfish that weave in and out of the wheelhouse. You can easily poke around the deck, peer into the holds where glassfish shimmer like sequins, and if you’re patient, you’ll spot a moray eel peeking from a pipe or a crab scuttling across the growth on the hull. It’s less about a grand exploration and more about observing the smaller dramas playing out as the wreck slowly becomes part of the reef. Go late afternoon if you can; the light is softer, and the colours are just richer.
Typical BIGBOSS Bohol House reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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.
BIGBOSS Bohol House reef Wreck History
Vessel Type
unknown
Cause
scuttled
The BIGBOSS Bohol House Reef is a charming and accessible dive site, likely a purpose-built feature for a local dive resort. While not a historic shipwreck, it serves as a fantastic underwater attraction and a nursery for marine life. Located on the house reef, this 'wreck' was intentionally placed to enhance the diving experience right off the shore. Its shallow depth of around 14 meters makes it an ideal spot for training dives, newly certified divers, macro photographers, or a relaxing final dive of the day.
Divers exploring this site can expect to find a small, interesting structure that has blossomed into a lively artificial reef. The area around Dumaguete is renowned for its 'muck' diving and incredible biodiversity, and this site is no exception. The structure is likely encrusted with corals and sponges, providing a perfect habitat for a variety of critters. Keep your eyes peeled for colorful nudibranchs, camouflaged frogfish, juvenile reef fish, and a host of invertebrates that have made this man-made object their home. It's a testament to how quickly nature can colonize and transform even the smallest structures into a vibrant underwater world.
Nearest Dive Centres to BIGBOSS Bohol House reef
Dive shops near BIGBOSS Bohol House reef
BROTHER’S DIVE
BIGBOSS DIVE - BOHOL
GO2DIVE dive resort
Amola Diver
Blue Gravity Diving Resort
Russian Divers Club
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BIGBOSS Bohol House reef
BIGBOSS Bohol House reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BIGBOSS Bohol House reef, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (9.18, 123.26) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
26.79°C
80°F
Air Temperature
27.62°C
82°F
Wind Speed
4.42 m/s
8.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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