Balicasag – Turtle Point
An east-side drop-off at about 20–25 m with caves where sea turtles shelter, cushion and feather stars on the wall, and anemonefish in the shallows. One guide mentions a cave starting at 60 m, for experienced divers only.
Facts
- Region: Dauin, Apo Island & Bohol – Philippines
- Area: Balicasag Island
- Depth: 5–25 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: wall, cave, marine sanctuary
- Coordinates: 9.5175, 123.689 (approximate)
- Highlights: turtle, feather star, lionfish, triggerfish, anemonefish
- Permit: Balicasag is a protected marine sanctuary. An environmental user fee of about PHP 250 per diver per day applies (Alona Divers lists a PHP 250/day marine park fee for Balicasag); it is usually collected by the dive operator, sometimes in cash on the island. Strict daily diver limits are reported, so book through a Panglao operator in advance, especially December–April.
- Issuer / contact: Alona Divers (fee passed on as the marine park fee; no separate sanctuary office contact found)
- Phone: +63 928 153 8261
- Email: Joseph10Jayme@yahoo.com
- Website: https://www.alonadivers.com
- Unverified: Level and current are not stated by the sources; position approximate on the east side.
- Tips: Stay on the shallow side unless qualified for deep diving.