JAGUAR (PROBABLY) - Visayas

Alright, let’s talk about the Jaguar (Probably). We’re going with ‘probably’ because while it’s clearly a landing craft, its actual identity is still a bit of a mystery, which frankly, only adds to the charm. This isn't a deep dive, peaking at 10 metres, so it’s perfect for just about anyone, even those newer to wreck diving who want to get a feel for it without the pressure of depth or currents. What we love here is how accessible it is. You can spend a good chunk of time just finning around, exploring the hull. Schools of yellow snappers often orbit the structure, their scales catching the light, and we’ve seen some hefty lionfish tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, too – the flat, exposed metal is often a canvas for them. Our favourite part? Peering into the open sections of the wreck, where glassfish shimmer like liquid silver. It's a proper swim-through in parts, but nothing too tight or committing. It’s a gentle, intriguing wreck dive, a real historical snippet, and a lovely place to spend an hour or so underwater.

Location: Visayas, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 10.285983, 123.902760
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 10m

Marine Protected Area: Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary

Best Time to Dive in Visayas

The warmest water temperatures in Visayas occur in January, averaging 27.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.8°C (air: 23.3°C)
February: 27.8°C (air: 23.3°C)
March: 27.8°C (air: 24.2°C)
April: 27.8°C (air: 25.3°C)
May: 27.8°C (air: 25.7°C)
June: 27.8°C (air: 24.8°C)
July: 27.8°C (air: 24.7°C)
August: 27.8°C (air: 24.9°C)
September: 27.8°C (air: 24.8°C)
October: 27.8°C (air: 24.4°C)
November: 27.8°C (air: 24.3°C)
December: 27.8°C (air: 23.7°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to JAGUAR (PROBABLY)

Marine Life in Visayas

Home to 577 recorded species including 463 reef fish, 24 sharks & rays, 21 hard corals, 19 sea snails & nudibranchs, 14 sea cucumbers, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Scarlet wrasse (Pseudocheilinus evanidus) - Reef Fish
Blacktip Ponyfish (Eubleekeria splendens) - Reef Fish
Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) - Reef Fish
Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - Reef Fish
Banded Toby (Canthigaster valentini) - Reef Fish
Comettailed wrasse (Oxycheilinus bimaculatus) - Reef Fish
Angel abu polos (Centropyge vrolikii) - Reef Fish
Six-line wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) - Reef Fish
Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
Blue-lined Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) - Reef Fish
Sleek Unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus) - Reef Fish
Barred Unicornfish (Naso thynnoides) - Reef Fish
Bloodspot pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) - Reef Fish
Blue-scaled wrasse (Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura) - Reef Fish
Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
Clark's anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) - Reef Fish
Parrotfish (Thalassoma hardwicke) - Reef Fish
Blackspine Unicornfish (Naso minor) - Reef Fish
Crescent Grunter (Terapon jarbua) - Reef Fish
Blenny (Istiblennius dussumieri) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for JAGUAR (PROBABLY)

Based on average water temperature of 27.8°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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