Bantigi
A sandy-bottom muck dive known for flamboyant cuttlefish and odd critters.
- Depth
- 12 - 15 m
- Level
- All Levels
- Specialty
- Muck & Macro
Malapascua Island dive sites
Dakit-Dakit Dive Site
A small island and pinnacle for training, fun and night dives.
- Reefs & Macro
- Night Dives
- Depth
- From 5 m
- Level
- All Levels
- Specialty
- Night Dives
Overview
Dakit-Dakit is a small island just off Malapascua, with a pinnacle whose top is about 5 m below the surface. It is close to the shore, which makes it handy for check dives, training and relaxed fun dives.
Soft coral and varied reef life cover the rocks, with banded pipefish, seahorses and cuttlefish among the residents. Depending on the tide it is also used for night dives.
Marine Life
Dive Site Details
- Depth
- From 5 m
- Difficulty
- All Levels
- Best time to dive
- Daytime fun dives, or at night depending on the tide.
- Marine life
- Soft corals, banded pipefish, seahorses and cuttlefish.
- Conditions
- Depends on the tide.
- Type
- Island pinnacle
Diver Notes & Tips
- A good place to refresh your skills before a bigger dive.
- Check the tide with your guide before a night dive.
Related Dive Sites
Lapus Lapus
A sloping reef with soft coral and some of the island's best frogfish.
- Depth
- 18 - 23 m
- Level
- Intermediate
- Specialty
- Frogfish
North Point
A wall and slope at the island's northern tip, with overhangs and small caverns.
- Depth
- 15 - 30 m
- Level
- Intermediate
- Specialty
- Wall & Slope