Paglugaban Island

Paglugaban Island is a local dive site near El Nido, accessible to visiting divers from town. Depths are shallow to moderate, with typical reef topography encouraging easy exploration of coral gardens and small reef formations. The site commonly features healthy hard corals, a variety of reef fish, and surrounding clear water conditions typical of Bacuit Bay’s northern coast. Access is straightforward from El Nido, and the area is often part of a day trip itinerary for island hopping and snorkeling divers who want a relaxed, beginner-friendly dive. Be mindful of currents that can develop with tidal changes and plan entry and exit accordingly.