Scuba Diving in Siaton

Dive Sites in Siaton – Negros Oriental

Scuba Diving in Siaton is not as popular as Diving in Dauin or Diving in Apo Island. However, it is still worth experiencing and exploring. Dive sites in Siaton are located about 25 km from most Dive and Beach Resorts in Dauin. Although there are only seven dive sites that are commonly known, these sites have a lot to offer when it comes to marine life and sea critters. One can spot a variety of nudibranchs, sea turtles, groupers, squid, octopus, frogfish, and so much more!

Siaton is a municipality located about 50 km south of Dumaguete City (capital of Negros Oriental province). It is known to be a beautiful rural municipality that covers an area of about 336 sq Km, making it the only municipality spanning the entire southern tip of Negros Island. It comes to no surprise that Siaton is blessed with a beautiful long coastal area with several coral reefs to explore. Most sites offer macro and muck diving.

Dive Sites in Siaton

Dive Site NameDepthDescriptionDivers/Snorkelers
Tambobo Bay Sanctuary
3-20m Flat/coral slopeOpen Water Diver/ Good
Little Apo2-20m Flat/steep coral slopeOpen Water Diver/ Good
Lag-it Reef3-20m Flat/coral slopeOpen Water Diver/ Good
Koo Koo’s Nest Wall House Reef2-20m Flat/coral slopeOpen Water Diver/ Good
Covesands House Reef3-20m Flat/coral slopeOpen Water Diver/ Okay
Cliff Point West3-10m Flat/coral slopeOpen Water Diver/ Good
Cliff Wall2-20m Flat/steep coral slopeOpen Water Diver/ Good

Scuba Diving in Siaton

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Tourist Spots in Siaton

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Scuba Diving in Negros Oriental and in Siaton is one of the great adventures you can do while visiting the province. The municipality of Siaton also offers snorkeling along their beautiful coast. If you prefer fresh water, then the Lake Balanan is a great place to visit. The lake also offers great camping grounds and some hiking. To learn more about Siaton, click here.