Camiguin Island (Mindanao) – Philippines Dive Region

About Camiguin Island (Mindanao)

Camiguin Island off the northern coast of Mindanao is a volcanic island paradise offering unique diving experiences shaped by its active volcanic geology, with seven volcanoes on an island just 23 kilometres long. The Sunken Cemetery is the island's most iconic dive site featuring a giant cross marking the underwater burial ground submerged by a volcanic eruption in 1871, with coral-encrusted tombstones and abundant macro critters. White Island offers shallow sandy slopes with blue-spotted stingrays and garden eels while Black Forest provides a volcanic black-sand slope teeming with nudibranchs, frogfish, and octopus. The Old Volcano Wall delivers dramatic drop-offs with sea fans, turtles, and schooling jacks while Jigdup Reef offers sloping reef with barracuda and whitetip reef sharks. Beyond diving, Camiguin's hot springs, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes create a stunning backdrop for topside exploration. The island's compact size and relaxed atmosphere make it easy to combine multiple dives per day with visits to hot springs, waterfalls, and the charming local capital of Mambajao.

Highlights

• ✓Sunken Cemetery is an iconic dive with a giant underwater cross marking volcanic-era tombstones and abundant macro life
• ✓White Island offers shallow sandy slopes with blue-spotted stingrays, garden eels, and excellent macro diving
• ✓Black Forest provides a volcanic black-sand slope teeming with nudibranchs, frogfish, and octopus
• ✓Old Volcano Wall delivers dramatic drop-offs with gorgonian sea fans, turtles, and schooling jacks
• ✓Seven volcanoes on a small island create unique volcanic underwater landscapes unlike any other Philippine destination

Getting There

Accessible via flight from Cebu to Camiguin Airport (CGM) in 30 minutes, or ferry from Balingoan port in Mindanao (1 hour). Bangka boats and dive boats provide access to offshore sites.