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Barracuda Lake
Best time to visit
Visit at first light to avoid crowds and enjoy glassy water for photos. Plan trips in the dry season, roughly November to May, for more reliable boat transfers and calmer seas.
Budget tips
Plan for a private boat hire and a small conservation fee; typical roundtrip boat hire is about PH₱1,500-3,000 per boat split across passengers, and entrance/conservation fees are commonly PH₱150-250 per person, bring cash and confirm rates locally.
Recommended for
Scuba divers, Snorkelers and experienced swimmers, Photography enthusiasts, Adventure travelers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Snabba fakta: A dive there feels surreal because warm freshwater floats over denser saltwater, creating sharp thermoclines and haloclines where temperatures and buoyancy can change suddenly. Limestone cliffs and underwater pinnacles catch slanting light, producing eerie reflections and otherworldly scenery that draws experienced divers seeking a unique mix of calm waters and dramatic submerged landscapes.
Höjdpunkter: Sun-warmed fresh water at about 28–30°C sits on top of a sheet of salty, 18–20°C water, so when you duck down past the halocline at roughly 3 to 6 meters your ears pop and a sudden salty chill bites your skin while light fractures into rippling, watercolor bands. Local guides have a playful rite where they count down "tres, dos, uno" before nudging nervous divers through the glassy boundary, and many swear the halocline makes your breath sound like a piano note as the bubbles stretch and shimmer.
Insider tips
- Wear water shoes for the rocky shore and ladder access to the lake.
- Go on the first boat at dawn to avoid crowds and get the clearest water for photography.
- Advanced divers should book experienced operators and bring a thin wetsuit because the thermocline can feel much colder at depth.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag for gear, and small bills for local fees and boat tips.
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