Luca Sanctuary
Protected Area
Apo Island Protected Landscape & Seascape
Why dive here
With 496+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, bull sharks and octopuses - Luca Sanctuary offers some of Dumaguete's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Luca Sanctuary is one of Dumaguete's many shore dives, accessible directly from the beach. It’s a gentle slope down to about 20 meters, with a mix of sand and scattered coral patches. We often see resident turtles here, plus the usual reef fish. It’s a good spot for a relaxed afternoon dive or checking out macro life in the shallows, suitable for all experience levels.
Nearest Dive Centres to Luca Sanctuary
Dive shops near Luca Sanctuary
Sea Explorers - Dauin
Dive Works
Apo scuba
Elcielo Resort
Liquid Dive Dumaguete
KIM’S DIVE RESORT
Reviews for Luca Sanctuary
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Luca Sanctuary
Luca Sanctuary Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Luca Sanctuary, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.23, 123.47) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29–31.3°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.36 m/s
8.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
Plan & book
Ways to dive Dumaguete, from day trips to liveaboards.
Day trips & courses
via GetYourGuideGuided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.
Find dive trips in DumaguetePlaces to stay
via Booking.comHotels and dive resorts near Dumaguete.
Search stays in DumagueteDive insurance
Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.
Dive insurance explainedPartner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Where to Stay near Luca Sanctuary
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.