Bahura
Dark sand, coral gardens, a short wall and white sand where volcanic bubbles rise from the seabed, with Nembrotha nudibranchs and bearded scorpionfish.
Bahura packs a lot of variety into one dive: dark sandy areas, beautiful coral gardens, a short wall and stretches of white sand where volcanic bubbles rise from the seabed. It lies inside a marine sanctuary.
The dive
The maximum depth is between 18 and 24 metres. The changing scenery keeps the dive interesting from start to finish, from the coral gardens and the wall to the white sand and its streams of bubbles.
What you might see
- Volcanic bubbles rising from the white sand, a reminder of the volcanic activity under Negros
- Coral gardens full of reef fish
- A short wall worth exploring for small life in its cracks
- Nembrotha nudibranchs, colourful and often in groups
- Bearded scorpionfish, almost invisible against the reef
- Many other macro critters
When to dive Bahura
Good all year, with water temperatures of about 25 to 29°C. Nudibranchs are at their most varied from January to March. See when to dive Dauin.
Who it suits
Divers who like variety, and keen macro divers. It is a good choice when you want reef scenery and critters on the same dive.
Our tip
Hover over the bubbles for a moment on your way past. Then look closely at the reef around them: bearded scorpionfish are easy to miss.
Good to know
- Bahura is a marine sanctuary. The standard sanctuary fee is included in our dive price; with a camera, add PHP 50 per dive.
- Scorpionfish have venomous spines, so never touch the reef.
- For more volcanic diving, try Mainit; for more coral, our house reef Dauin North.
Dive Bahura with us
We dive the Dauin coast every day, with full rental equipment included in our dive rates. See our Dauin diving and prices, or build your dive trip and tell us which sites you would like to see.