Thalatta

A macro favourite in front of the Thalatta resort, with ghost pipefish, frogfish, harlequin shrimps and bobbit worms. Also a good choice for a night dive.

Type
Muck dive
Max depth
26 m
Marine sanctuary
Yes
Known for
Harlequin shrimps, ghost pipefish and bobbit worms
Ornate ghost pipefish with spiny fins against a black background in Dauin

Thalatta lies in front of the Thalatta resort and is ideal for macro enthusiasts. The sand is full of life, with patches of coral scattered throughout.

Species to look for include flatworms, robust and ornate ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, warty, painted and hairy frogfish, harlequin shrimps and bobbit worms.

What you might see

  • Robust and ornate ghost pipefish
  • Warty, painted and hairy frogfish
  • Harlequin shrimps
  • Bobbit worms
  • Flatworms
  • Nudibranchs

Our tip

Consider diving Thalatta at night: our night dives go out every evening, usually around 5:45–6:00 PM depending on the site.

Dive Thalatta 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.