Staghorn Point

Starting at a depth of 7 meters, you'll be greeted by undulating fields of staghorn coral that extend for about 500 meters towards the edge of a deep wall in Tubbataha. While exploring, keep an eye out for resident eagle rays gracefully cruising by. As you venture further, you'll encounter a diverse mix of hard and soft corals, with midnight snapper expertly camouflaging among the schooling jacks.

For a thrilling drift dive, head over the edge of the wall at a depth of 15 to 25 meters, where lucky divers have occasionally spotted thresher sharks. Alongside them, you'll find the usual suspects including whitetip sharks, grey reef sharks, green turtles, and hawksbill turtles gracefully roaming the area. Keep your eyes peeled for awe-inspiring encounters with whale sharks too, as they have been known to swim around the liveaboard boats moored onto the buoys.

Staghorn Point, located at the southern edge of the south atoll, boasts three buoys specifically designed to serve liveaboard boats. Positioned to be protected from both the east and west winds, this site offers a unique diving experience. When the currents are pushing down south, a rush of water from both the western and eastern sides creates a slight downward current flowing away from the reef. To make the most of your dive, it's best to stay close to the reef when you feel the rushing current.

With an average visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 25 meters, the stunning underwater scenery and diverse marine life at Tubbataha are best explored by advanced divers. Immerse yourself in this enchanting underwater world and uncover the treasures that await you at Staghorn Point.