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Caban Cove

Picturesque cove off Caban Island with every goby imaginable, rhinopias, tiger shrimps, devilfish. Warm, calm, critter-rich. Ideal beginner training site.

Tingloy – Caban IslandAlso known as Cavan Cove
Beginner3 – 20 m depthReefCurrent: MildGreat for freedivingLow traffic

About this spot

Sheltered and picturesque cove with sandy bottom, coral bommies, and excellent macro life. Gobies of every type, rhinopias, tiger shrimps, devilfish, nudibranchs, rays, tunas, and octopuses. Hard and soft corals well-represented. A favorite for training dives and photographers wanting calm conditions. Ideal for beginners.

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Marine life you'll see

Commonly sighted

Gobies (many species)

Rhinopias

Tiger shrimp

Devilfish

Nudibranchs

Rays

Tuna

Octopus

Hard corals

Soft corals

Conditions

What to expect
Entry
Boat
Visibility
15–20m
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
Difficulty
Beginner
beginner
Current
Mild
none to very slight
Spearfishing
Regulated

For freedivers

Apnea notes
Great for freedivingNo permanent line

Outstanding for freediving photography — calm, warm, clear, and critter-rich. The 3–15m depth range is perfect for training and recreational freediving. DIB Diving lists it as a sheltered all-levels stop with sandy bottoms dotted by coral bommies hosting gobies and devilfish.

Location & access notes

Sheltered shallow cove on the west side of Caban Island. About 13 minutes by boat from Eagle Point / Bagalangit resorts.

Instructors & shops at this spot

22 operators
DDive Solana ResortResort→PPacifico Azul Dive ResortDive shop · Resort→SSaltitude Dive & Beach ResortResort→EEagle Point Beach and Dive ResortResort→BBuceo Anilao Beach & Dive ResortResort→BBlue Ribbon Dive ResortResort→CCasa Escondida Anilao Resort & Dive CenterDive shop · Resort→SSolitude Acacia ResortResort→PPier Uno Dive ResortResort→TThe Philip Ann ResortDive shop · Resort→Balai Lawom logoBalai LawomLodging→Freedive Tribe PH logoFreedive Tribe PHSchool · Lodging→Maximum Freediving and Hostel logoMaximum Freediving and HostelSchool · Lodging→WWetified FreediversSchool · Lodging→OOcean CampLodging→RRustique RueLodging→DDIVERSity by SeaReynang PengkiSchool→Lawom Freedivers PH logoLawom Freedivers PHSchool→Lakbay Freediving logoLakbay FreedivingSchool→Vertical Freedivers logoVertical FreediversSchool→OO2 Dive ResortDive shop · Resort→SSearendipity Diving ResortDive shop · Resort→

Where it is

Tingloy – Caban Island
Area
Tingloy – Caban Island
Coordinates
13.686384°, 120.843131°

Frequently asked questions

About Caban Cove

How deep is Caban Cove?

Caban Cove ranges from 3 to 20 metres deep, with its deepest point around 20 m.

Is Caban Cove good for beginners?

Yes. Caban Cove is a beginner-friendly dive spot, with Boat entry, suitable for new and trainee divers.

What will I see at Caban Cove?

Divers at Caban Cove commonly see Gobies (many species), Rhinopias, Tiger shrimp, Devilfish, Nudibranchs, Rays.

Is Caban Cove good for freediving?

For freedivers, Caban Cove is rated 'Great for freediving'. Outstanding for freediving photography — calm, warm, clear, and critter-rich. The 3–15m depth range is perfect for training and recreational freediving. DIB Diving lists it as a sheltered all-levels stop with sandy bottoms dotted by coral bommies hosting gobies and devilfish.

Where is Caban Cove and how do you get there?

Caban Cove is located in Tingloy – Caban Island, reached by Boat entry.

When is the best time to dive Caban Cove?

The best months to dive Caban Cove are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr and May.

Can you spearfish at Caban Cove?

Spearfishing at Caban Cove is Regulated. Always check current local regulations before spearfishing.

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Last verified May 2026