KINU - Malapascua

The Kinu wreck, resting at 39 meters, is a substantial piece of Malapascua’s history, a light cruiser sunk in 1944. She’s a big girl, 163 meters long, and you immediately get a sense of her scale as you descend. While time and the ocean have taken their toll, you can still discern the outline of her structure, the massive boilers, and the impressive turbine engines that once pushed her to 33 knots. Schools of fusiliers often swirl around the superstructure, and we’ve spotted various nudibranchs and flatworms making a home on the decaying metal. It's a dive that suits experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate the history as much as the ambient marine life.

Location
Malapascua, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
11.833333, 123.000000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
39m

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 KINU

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 KINU

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