SUNSHINE I - Malapascua

The Sunshine I wreck is a good deeper dive, often paired with the nearby Gato Island for a full day out. This old tanker, down to 50 meters, sits mostly intact, giving you plenty to explore around its decks and superstructure. We've seen schools of snapper congregating in the deeper parts, and there are often scorpionfish camouflaged on the hull itself. Penetration is possible for trained divers, but even just finning around the exterior offers a decent sense of the ship's scale. It’s a solid option if you’re looking for something beyond the usual reef dives in Malapascua.

Location
Malapascua, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
11.550000, 123.666664
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
50m

Marine Protected Area: Islands of Guinauyan, Naro, Chico, and Pobre Wilderness Area

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 SUNSHINE I

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 SUNSHINE I

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