Sunken Cemetery - Siargao

Diving the Sunken Cemetery off Siargao is more interesting than its name might suggest. It’s actually the remains of a small, modern fishing boat, now resting upright at about 19 meters. We found schools of small jacks circling the mast, and a few lionfish tucked into the pilothouse, which you can easily peek into. It’s a straightforward dive, very calm and shallow enough for newer divers to feel comfortable exploring, a nice contrast to some of Siargao’s driftier spots. The wreck itself isn't huge, but it's a pleasant place to spend some time watching the resident fish.

Location
Siargao, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.203700, 124.630800
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
19m
Difficulty
Beginner

Best Time to Dive in Siargao

The warmest water temperatures in Siargao occur in September, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.1°C
  • February: 27.7°C
  • March: 27.9°C
  • April: 28.4°C
  • May: 29.1°C
  • June: 29.3°C
  • July: 29.6°C
  • August: 30.1°C
  • September: 30.2°C
  • October: 30.0°C
  • November: 30.0°C
  • December: 29.4°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Siargao

Nearest Dive Centres to Sunken Cemetery

Marine Life in Siargao

Home to 87 recorded species including 62 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 5 seagrass & algae, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Sunken Cemetery

Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C, currents 2 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