ROSARIO - Malapascua

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.

Location
Malapascua, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
11.491667, 124.816666
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
13m

Marine Protected Area: Calangawan Fish 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 ROSARIO

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 ROSARIO

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