Kan-uran
On the back side of Apo Island, Kan-uran has some of Apo's most dramatic and beautiful walls, with sea fans, soft corals and a good chance of pelagic fish.
Kan-uran lies on the back side of Apo Island and has some of Apo’s most dramatic and most beautiful walls. It is the site for divers who love the feeling of open water beside them and a reef wall rising above.
The dive
The wall comes in many different levels, starting at around 5 metres and dropping to hundreds of metres. We dive it along the upper sections, where the coral growth is richest, and the depth is planned around the group’s certification and experience.
Kan-uran is also the finish of a classic Apo drift: start at Cogon, drift through Mamsa Point and end the dive on these walls.
What you might see
- Dramatic walls on several levels
- Sea fans, large and plentiful on the wall
- Soft corals in many colours
- Pelagic fish in the blue, with a good chance
When to dive Kan-uran
We visit Apo Island all year, weather permitting, with water temperatures of about 25 to 29°C. Because Kan-uran is on the back side of the island, whether we can dive it depends on the wind and sea on the day. See when to dive Dauin and Apo Island.
Who it suits
Divers who enjoy wall diving and good buoyancy control. Advanced Open Water certification lets you make the most of it.
Our tip
Watch your depth. On a wall that drops to hundreds of metres, it is easy to sink without noticing while you look at the sea fans. Check your computer often and keep the wall on one side.
Good to know
- Apo Island is a protected marine area. The sanctuary fee is included in our day-trip price.
- Sea fans are fragile. Keep fins and hands clear, and let your guide position you for photos.
- For another Apo wall, try Chapel.
Dive Kan-uran with us
We visit Apo Island on full-day boat trips from Dauin, with three dives, lunch and sanctuary fees included. Which sites we dive depends on the day’s conditions. See our Apo Island day trips, or build your dive trip.