Largahan
Apo Island’s traditional last dive: a beautiful reef with a sandy patch full of volcanic bubbles, a wall at 20–30 m and hawksbill turtles.
Largahan means “leaving”: by tradition, it was the last place to dive before leaving Apo Island, and it is a beautiful reef to end a day on. It lies within the island’s protected waters, where fishing has been controlled since the 1980s.
The dive
The maximum depth is around 30 metres. The site is known for its volcanic bubbles, with a large sandy patch where streams of bubbles rise from the seabed. There is a lovely wall between 20 and 30 metres, and fantastic coral throughout, a mix of soft and hard.
What you might see
- Volcanic bubbles rising from the sand, a reminder that Apo is a volcanic island
- Hawksbill turtles around the huge turtle rock, where you will normally see them
- A wall from 20 to 30 metres with soft and hard corals
- Macro life on the big sandy area, with a bit of luck
- Reef fish across the coral
When to dive Largahan
We visit Apo Island all year, weather permitting, and the water stays between about 25 and 29°C. Our boat days are planned around the conditions, so which sites you dive is decided on the day. See when to dive Dauin and Apo Island.
Who it suits
Most certified divers. The wall rewards those with Advanced Open Water certification, while the shallower coral and the turtle rock are enjoyable at any level.
Our tip
Save some air for the turtle rock. Hawksbills here are used to divers, and if you stay still they often carry on feeding right in front of you.
Good to know
- Apo Island is a protected marine area. The sanctuary fee is included in our day-trip price.
- Never touch or chase turtles, and never block their way to the surface.
- For more volcanic bubbles, try Bahura on the Dauin coast.
Dive Largahan 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.