Tubod Marine Sanctuary
About
Siquijor's best snorkeling, right off the beach! Tubod Marine Sanctuary has protected the reef in front of Coco Grove since 1989, and it shows: a few fin kicks from the sand you're floating over hard and soft corals, giant clams and anemones full of clownfish. Schools of parrotfish and anthias swim along the reef edge, and if you're lucky, a hawksbill turtle passes by. Stay for the sunset over the water!
Dry until sunset (5:27 PM). Good time to go!
- 1 to 2 hrsTime to spend
- Morning, when the water is calm and clear; late afternoon for the sunset.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- In San Juan on the southwest coast.Getting there
What to do here
- Snorkel the buoyed core zone in front of Coco Grove
- Look for clownfish in the anemones
- Rest on the floating platform over the reef
- Watch the sunset from Tubod Beach
Know before you go
Do not enter the water when the sea is rough.
Never stand on, touch or kick the corals; keep your fins up when it gets shallow.
Use reef-safe sunscreen or a rash guard.
If you swim outside the buoyed zone, tow a dive flag or float so boats can see you.
Use the public path and stay on the public side of the beach; in October 2026 a visitor reported resort guards turning people back from the stretch in front of Coco Grove.
Scooter parking up on the main road.
Beach access is free. A small fee is collected at the booths by the beach to snorkel or swim in the sanctuary, where snorkel gear is also for rent.
Stay for the sunset over the water!
Where it is
Siquijor Circumferential Road, Maite, San Juan, Siquijor
By commuteIn San Juan on the southwest coast. A signposted path from the main road ("This way to Tubod Marine Sanctuary") leads down to the beach in a few minutes. Coco Grove Beach Resort guests have direct access.
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FAQ
Do I need a boat to snorkel at Tubod?
No. The reef starts a short swim from Tubod Beach, and the sanctuary's core zone runs along the shore in front of Coco Grove.
Will I see turtles?
Sometimes. Hawksbill turtles do pass by, but they are rare here; clownfish and giant clams are easy to spot.
Can I rent snorkel gear?
Yes, at the small booths by the beach where the sanctuary fee is paid.