'We like the white sand beaches, the outstanding scenery and above all the rich variation in diving'
- Route: Various options
- When To Go: Seasonal regional
- Price Guide: from £420pp sharing for 7 nights
'We like the white sand beaches, the outstanding scenery and above all the rich variation in diving'
The Philippines offers suberb diving and here at Dive Safari Asia we’ve cut no corners in selecting the finest liveaboards and resorts that serve the area. So what makes it special? Well aside from the friendly locals, stunning topside scenery & classic island beaches there’s a dizzying wealth of diving to be had.
Malapascua is located at the northern end of of the Visayas Island group and offers one of the only places in the world where it’s possible to get regular face to face sightings with Thresher Sharks, there’s also some great reef diving to be had in the area – see Exotic Dive Resort. Pescador Island is located close to Moal Boal and is home to rich reefs, giant turtles and perhaps the main attraction – a huge school of sardines that often block the sunlight overhead. Bigger fish can appear here with occassional reef and whaleshark sightings – the Philippine Siren offers itineraries to this region
Further south is Dumaguete, home of Atlantis Dive Resort. For muck diving enthusiasts this is a dream destination with a fantastic house reef thats home to all manor of rare and exquisite marine life – frogfish, ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish and many more make for excitingly regular sightings. Just a 30 minute boat ride is Apo Island which offers fine reef diving, beautiful underwater landscapes and stacks of marine life.
Finally, perhaps the jewel in the crown of Philippine diving are the outer reefs of the Tubattaha. Located in the remote territories of the Sulu Sea expect genuinely pristine reefs, big fish and wild and remote diving. We have a number of liveaboards that can get you to this area in comfort and safety. Of course if you want to create something of your own (we recommend island hopping in the southern region) then feel free to get in touch and pick our brains for our own personal suggestions, we’ve got some exciting options up our sleeve!
Located in its private corner of Moal Boal we think Magic Island makes for the perfect tropical escape. Just a small number of traditional style cottages are set around the resort, offering spectacular views out to the landscape of eastern Cebu and the Tenon Sea. There’s a pool to cool off in between dives and [...]
The Philippine Siren covers just about any region of the country that is worth diving, from south Visayas to Tubbataha, southern Leyte and beyond. The largest of the Siren Fleet she is nice and spacious with large en suite cabins. On board expect extra comfy beds surrounded by traditional teak wood interiors. The dining area [...]
Set foot on Malapascua and the island vibe is quick to take over. Fringed by white sand and without the busy trappings of western life this makes for the ideal location to enjoy some superb local diving, the highlight being encounters with the mystical Thresher Shark. There are few places on earth where it’s possible [...]
We searched high and low in the Philippines for a resort that could combine fine diving, personal service and a welcoming atmosphere – then we came across Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. Built in a glorious tropical garden of indigenous trees and tropical foliage the setting could not be more perfect. There’s a seafront restaurant and bar [...]
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