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Puerto Galera - Canyons

You can’t dive Puerto Galera and skip The Canyons. It’s the site everyone talks about, and for good reason. It's a proper drift, moving you through three distinct ravines, each with its own energy. We love dropping in and immediately feeling that gentle tug, knowing we’re in for a ride. The first canyon is often a spectacle, schools of sweetlips and batfish hanging in the current, sometimes so thick you have to fin a little just to get through them. Keep an eye out for the resident reef sharks – they’re usually patrolling the deeper sections, an added thrill. As you drift into the second and third canyons, the topography changes a bit, becoming more sheltered in spots. That's where we slow down, looking for pipefish tucked into the coral, or maybe a flasher scorpionfish blending perfectly with the rocks. The water here always feels cooler, a real rush as you zip past walls of healthy coral. Our best advice? Go early. The morning light filtering into those canyons is something else, painting the walls in incredible blues and greens. It’s a site that suits experienced divers comfortable with current; you want to be able to relax and enjoy the ride without fighting it. Expect to see lots of schooling fish, some impressive corals, and if you’re lucky, a passing shark or two.