Mainit

Drift dive over geothermal hot sands with schooling fish.

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18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located on the Dauin coast and represents a fantastic drift dive, particularly suitable for experienced divers. The maximum depth reached during this dive is approximately 20 meters, with occasional strong currents present. This location derives its name from ‘Mainit’, meaning ‘hot,’ referencing the distinctive patches of yellow sand found towards the end of the dive – these sands are a byproduct of nearby hot springs. Divers can expect to encounter schools of barracuda and Spanish mackerel during the drift. Hidden within the sandy slope, you'll discover various species of snake eels.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

drift divestrong currentsadvanced onlymuck divingschooling fishgeothermal

Marine Life

barracudaspanish mackerelsnake eel

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Occasional strong currents make this a challenging drift dive.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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