This dive site is the Alma Jane Wreck, a 30-meter long cargo ship that was purposefully stripped and scuttled in 2003 off Puerto Galera to serve as an artificial reef. Sitting upright at a maximum depth of 29 meters, its wide beam and deep draft offer excellent opportunities for divers to explore various swim-throughs through its structure, making it a popular and engaging wreck dive. The wreck provides a clear navigation path and is relatively easy to explore for those with appropriate experience.
As an established artificial reef, the Alma Jane has become a thriving habitat for a diverse array of marine life. Divers can expect to see schools of bannerfish, batfish, snapper, and fusiliers. Resident lionfish, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs and macro critters can often be spotted on the wreck's encrusted surfaces, along with occasional turtles and reef sharks passing by.
The best time to visit Puerto Galera for diving is generally during the dry season from November to May when visibility is excellent and conditions are calm. Divers should be comfortable with wreck diving techniques and buoyancy control for safe swim-throughs. Freedivers can also enjoy exploring the shallower parts and exterior of the wreck, with an average depth of 14 meters making it accessible for breath-hold dives.
