Banca Wreck Suggest edit

Philippines Suggest · Negros Oriental Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to MayBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

25.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Banca Wreck is a popular dive site located in the Visayas region of the Philippines, specifically off the coast of Negros. This site features a sunken banca (a traditional Filipino boat) that has become an artificial reef, attracting a variety of marine life.

Divers can explore the wreck, which is partially intact and offers opportunities to see corals and marine species that have made it their home. The site is suitable for divers looking to experience wreck diving in a relatively shallow environment.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 25.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, macro photography of marine life on the wreck.

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