ROSARIO

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Calangawan Fish Sanctuary

Why dive here

With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, thresher sharks, lionfish and pufferfish - ROSARIO offers some of Malapascua's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard

Marine lifeSea Turtles, Thresher Sharks, Lionfish and Pufferfish · 87+ species recorded

Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, July

CharacterWreck dive · max 13m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Rosario wreck at Malapascua sits upright at 13 meters, an old ferry that went down in '84 after hitting a rocky islet. It's a proper wreck dive, with plenty of entry points if you’re keen on a penetration, though we usually just cruise around the exterior. Over the years, the structure has become home to lionfish, big schools of batfish, and sometimes a white-tip reef shark cruising past. It’s a good, solid dive for divers comfortable with wrecks and looking for something beyond the typical reef.

Typical ROSARIO 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.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROSARIO

ROSARIO Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for ROSARIO, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.45, 124.02) (6km away)