About this spot
Sea fans host pygmy seahorses at 10–20m. Soft corals, sponges, and good reef fish diversity. Named for a distinctive dead palm-shaped coral structure. Excellent macro photography site.
● Dive SpotsMabini – Central/South Peninsula
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Dead Palm
Sea fans host pygmy seahorses at 10–20m on this quiet Anilao reef named for a distinctive dead-palm coral. Beginner–intermediate, excellent macro.
Mabini – Central/South PeninsulaAlso known as 3's Cuevas
Beginner10 – 25 m depthReefCurrent: MildOkay for freedivingModerate traffic
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Marine life you'll see
Commonly sightedPygmy seahorses
Sea fans
Soft corals
Sponges
Conditions
What to expectEntry
Boat
Visibility
15–20m
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
Difficulty
Beginner
beginner–intermediate
Current
Mild
slight
Spearfishing
Regulated
For freedivers
Apnea notesOkay for freedivingNo permanent line
A quieter site good for focused macro freediving in the 10–20m range.
Location & access notes
A reef site named for a distinctive 'Dead Palm' coral feature. Often treated as a sub-feature of the broader Arthur's Rock sanctuary zone rather than a standalone site. Solitude World lists the Dead Palm as a notable feature within Arthur's Rock area.
Instructors & shops at this spot
12 operatorsDDive Solana ResortResort→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→
Balai LawomLodging→
Freedive Tribe PHSchool · Lodging→
Maximum Freediving and HostelSchool · Lodging→WWetified FreediversSchool · Lodging→
Lawom Freedivers PHSchool→
Balai LawomLodging→Freedive Tribe PHSchool · Lodging→Maximum Freediving and HostelSchool · Lodging→WWetified FreediversSchool · Lodging→Lawom Freedivers PHSchool→Where it is
Mabini – Central/South PeninsulaArea
Mabini – Central/South Peninsula
Coordinates
13.7245°, 120.877°
Frequently asked questions
About Dead PalmHow deep is Dead Palm?
Dead Palm ranges from 10 to 25 metres deep, with its deepest point around 25 m.
Is Dead Palm good for beginners?
Yes. Dead Palm is a beginner-friendly dive spot, with Boat entry, suitable for new and trainee divers.
What will I see at Dead Palm?
Divers at Dead Palm commonly see Pygmy seahorses, Sea fans, Soft corals, Sponges.
Is Dead Palm good for freediving?
For freedivers, Dead Palm is rated 'Okay for freediving'. A quieter site good for focused macro freediving in the 10–20m range.
Where is Dead Palm and how do you get there?
Dead Palm is located in Mabini – Central/South Peninsula, reached by Boat entry.
When is the best time to dive Dead Palm?
The best months to dive Dead Palm are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr and May.
Can you spearfish at Dead Palm?
Spearfishing at Dead Palm is Regulated. Always check current local regulations before spearfishing.
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Last verified May 2026