This dive site, Marigondon Cave, is considered the most thrilling dive experience along the Mactan Island, Cebu coast. Divers navigate a cave system with its roof at 29 meters and its floor extending to about 40 meters, featuring a consistent diameter of approximately 10 meters. At the entry point, a small alcove provides an initial landmark, leading into the main cave structure.
The cave is renowned for being home to an abundance of flashlightfishes (Anojmalopidae), a unique family of fish distinguished by their fascinating bioluminescent organs located beneath their eyes. These provide a captivating natural light show within the cave's depths.
To safely explore Marigondon Cave, it is imperative for divers to be advanced and utilize sidemount or twinset configurations due to the nature of the overhead environment. While no specific best time is mentioned for the fish, generally, the dry season (November to May) offers stable conditions in the Philippines. This site is exclusively for advanced scuba divers and not suitable for snorkeling or freediving given its depth and enclosed nature.
