Katipanan
A gentle, colourful coral slope from 5 to about 24 metres, where turtles and reef fish swim alongside you. Perfect for newer divers.
Type
Reef
Max depth
24 m
Marine sanctuary
Yes
Known for
Gentle coral slope with turtles, ideal for new divers
Katipanan is perfect for newer divers and gives a gentle, enjoyable dive. An abundance of corals creates a beautiful, colourful landscape, and friendly sea turtles and reef fish often swim alongside you.
The slope runs from 5 metres to around 24 metres, so there is a comfortable range of depths to explore.
What you might see
- Colourful corals
- Sea turtles
- Reef fish
Dive Katipanan 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.