This dive site, Nalusuan Island, is a celebrated marine park located just south of Olango Island, a comfortable 30-minute boat ride from Mactan. It features diverse topography, starting with a large, gently sloping flat that transitions into a spectacular deep wall adorned with magnificent corals. Additionally, the southern end of the marine park offers vibrant shallow reefs and walls, providing varied environments suitable for divers of all experience levels.
Nalusuan is a vibrant underwater paradise teeming with an astonishing array of marine life. Divers can frequently encounter a huge schooling of giant jackfish, barracudas, snappers, and trevally. The site is also home to impressive giant groupers, graceful turtles, and majestic stingrays. The healthy and extensive coral formations support a rich ecosystem, including countless smaller reef fish and various macro life, making every dive a discovery.
The best time to visit Nalusuan Island for optimal diving conditions is generally during the dry season, from November to May, offering calmer seas and excellent visibility. This site is perfect for both wide-angle photography, capturing the expansive schooling fish and stunning wall formations, and macro photography among the pristine corals. Its combination of shallow reefs and moderate depths makes it equally appealing and suitable for snorkelers and freedivers seeking to explore its splendid marine biodiversity.
