Dumunpalit Island

Visayas, Philippines

Depth

25m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Dumunpalit Island

Visayas, Philippines

Depth

25m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Dumunpalit Island

Dumunpalit Island can be found in the Northern Palawan province, roughly 45 kilometers to the north of Port Carlton. It can be reached in about 5 or 6 hours via a banca boat around the Busuanga Island. One should dive the South Western part of Dumunpalit Island for the most enjoyment. Another name for Dumunpalit Island is Turtle Island, owing to it's shape. It is an amazing island, with a reef protected by a Marine Protection Zone. It has amazing soft pink coral from the beach to 25 meters deep and pelagic creatures living on the slope. The island does not offer any amenities besides guards who call it their home. If one wishes to camp overnight, a fee of $55 per person is needed to be paid as well as a 7 day notification.

Dumunpalit Island Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

25m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 40%

O₂

CNS Load (35 min)

16% at 23m / 36%

O₂

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Various

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Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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