Diving

 

What Diver’s Dreams Are Made of

An invitation to discover the Philippines’ top dive spots

 The Philippines is to scuba divers what Switzerland is to skiers, Hawaii to surfers and Nepal to mountaineers. This is a place you must visit at least once, to get the real heart of the sport. The country is a veritable smorgasboard of world-class dive sites set in a lush tropical environment with all the trappings you could ever wish for.

The Philippines is a scuba diver’s dream come true. The warm waters surrounding the Philippines’ 7,107 islands present an underwater wildlife extravaganza, so spectacular that divers return for an average of 10 trips each.

Dive into crystal clear waters with underwater visibility of up to 60 metres, discover shipwrecks, cliffs covered with sponges, colourful corals, gorgonians, turtles, sharks, rays and even the very rarely harlequin ghost-pipefish, camouflaged frogfish and fire gobies. Thanks to the covergence of the nutrient rich waters of the Pacific Ocean, South China Sea and Celebes Sea, you will be a spectator to an aquatic symphony of more than 2,000 species of marine fish as well as more than 400 out of the 500 known coral species in the world.

The Philippines is divided into three geographical areas: Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao. All regions offer premier destinations for divers amidst lush tropical environment with excellent underwater views.

So whether you’re just after a relaxing dive with spectacular views or a chance to perfect your macro photography skills, take on these dive spots for the best of all worlds.

 

TOP DIVE DESTINATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES

LUZON at a glance

+Anilao, Batangas

    -Cathedral Rock

    -Bahura

    -Beatrice Rock

    -Sepok Wall

    -Bazura

    -Twin Rocks

+Donsol, Sorsogon

+Palawan

    -Busuanga

    -El Nido

    -Tubbattaha

+Puerto Galera/Verde Island

    -Canyons

    -Hole in the Wall

    -St. Cristopher

    -San Agapito Wall

+Subic Bay, Zambales

 

VISAYAS at a glance

+Apo Island

+Bohol

    -Balicasag Island

    -Pamilacan Island

+Boracay

+Cebu

    -Malapascua Island

    -Moalboal/Pescador Island

 

MINDANAO at a glance

+Camiguin

+Davao