DELSAN VI - Malapascua

Delsan Wreck, for us, is a perfect Malapascua warm-up dive, a gentle introduction to wreck exploration. She’s a tanker, about 70 metres long, sitting upright on a sandy bottom at just 7 metres. We love how accessible she is, sunk during Typhoon Ruby back in '88, and now completely colonised. You’ll drop down to the deck, usually with decent visibility, and immediately feel the history. The main deck is largely intact, and we always suggest a slow swim along the length, peering into the holds. Schools of juvenile snapper often shelter within, a shimmering curtain you can almost swim through. Look for lionfish tucked into crevices; they’re often in pairs here. The stern is our favourite spot, where the rudder and propeller are still visible, attracting batfish and the occasional sweetlips. It's a relaxed dive, great for photographers wanting to practice composition without strong currents, and brilliant for divers new to wrecks. Expect to spend a solid 45 minutes exploring every nook and cranny.

Location
Malapascua, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
11.283333, 124.033330
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
7m

Marine Protected Area: Mabini, Higatangan Marine Sanctuary

Best Time to Dive in Malapascua

The warmest water temperatures in Malapascua occur in June, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.5°C
  • February: 27.1°C
  • March: 27.6°C
  • April: 28.3°C
  • May: 29.6°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.6°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.8°C
  • October: 29.6°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 28.6°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Malapascua

Nearest Dive Centres to DELSAN VI

Marine Life in Malapascua

Home to 88 recorded species including 72 reef fish, 5 crabs & lobsters, 5 sharks & rays, 2 other, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for DELSAN VI

Based on average water temperature of 28.9°C, currents 15 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