Pioneer Wreck
A deep wreck for technical divers only, at roughly 46 to 54 m.
- Depth
- 46 - 54 m
- Level
- Advanced
- Specialty
- Technical
Malapascua Island dive sites
Tapilon Wreck Dive
A Second World War Japanese cargo ship, broken into sections on the seabed.
- Wrecks
- Depth
- 22 - 32 m
- Level
- Advanced
- Specialty
- WWII Wreck
Overview
The Tapilon is a Japanese cargo ship from the Second World War, sunk near Malapascua after being hit by torpedoes. Accounts of her name differ and she is often listed as the Oakita Maru. The wreck lies in several sections, between roughly 22 and 32 m.
She has been heavily scavenged over the years, and many operators do not allow penetration without proper training. It is a dive for experienced divers, with fish life around the broken structure. Depth and condition figures come from dive listings, so confirm them with your guide.
Marine Life
Dive Site Details
- Depth
- 22 - 32 m
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Best time to dive
- Year-round, in daylight.
- Marine life
- Fish life around the broken structure.
- Conditions
- Depth and possible current. Penetration needs training.
- Type
- WWII cargo-ship wreck in sections
Diver Notes & Tips
- Advanced Open Water or higher is recommended.
- Do not enter the wreck without wreck training.
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- Depth
- 3 - 10 m
- Level
- All Levels
- Specialty
- Mandarin Fish
Dona Marilyn Wreck
A Cebu to Manila ferry lost in a 1988 typhoon, lying on its side at 18 to 32 m.
- Depth
- 18 - 32 m
- Level
- Advanced
- Specialty
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