Hunter's Rock

A separate boat trip from the reef proper and weather-dependent even in the calm months. The sea-krait aggregation is the specific reason to come, and it is seasonal. Paired with Merope Rock nearby when conditions allow.

Depth

10–35m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Fully submerged pinnacle roughly 20km off the main reef, topping out around 10m
Banded sea kraits gather here to breed, peaking in June and July
No shelter from current in any direction

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Apo Reef diving guide — Underwater Asia
Map of dive sites in Apo Reef, Mindoro, Philippines — Starfish.ch

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.