Philippines dive trip washout?

UWTimes · Jun 2, 2003

Flying in from the States June 6th, planning to dive Anilao, but I'm told by my Anilao connection the weather is terrible. I've seen the satellite pictures--it looks bad.

Does anyone have a recommendation of a nice macro/wide angle photography location, preferrably in the central/southern philippines?

Any help greatly appreciated.

wackodacko · Jun 2, 2003

i just came from there last week..the weather ISSSSS terrible the waves are big.. try apo reef but i dont know what the weather is there its in mindoro occidental

Zippsy · Jun 2, 2003

If you are flying in from the States, then Mabul / Kapilai near Sipadan, Malaysia and the Lembeh Straights near Minado, Indonesia are both "just down the street" from the southern Phil islands (at least they are close enough for the kidnappers!). Both places have world class macro-photography diving. They both also have the advantage to being very close to places that have the big critters to. If you have flights into Manila, I believe the additional flights needed are not enormously expensive. Good luck!

Peter Lim · Jun 2, 2003

Zippsy is most right, Philippines is great but so is Borneo and Indonesia esp during this time of the year; good sun, dive and the price is cheaper as compare to the past.

Unless you have no wish to visit a Muslim country. Try Thailand perhaps.

Jon0822 · Jun 3, 2003

Even though Malaysia is Muslim country, but its safe. Sipadan/Mabul/Kapalai are Wonderful!!

The dive sites are fantastic for macro-photography diving also. Can have a try.......

The Hamburger · Jun 5, 2003

UW,

Got back from Puerto Galera 3 weeks ago.

I think it rained twice in the 8 days I was there. Once in the middle of the night and once during a dive so I knew nothing about it.

Even if the weather has got worse I would imagine it won't affect macro so much and I didn't know Anilao was known for WA (probably has nice sea scapes though)

For some where further south in Phil. what about Dumaguete. I haven't been but plan to go in the next couple of months.

A friend goes there regularly and yuo can take a look at her photo's from there here which makes WA look OK and here which when you think its only one roll of film makes the macro look quite tasty.

Hope you get this in time.

paolov · May 31, 2008

see Bill other peoples experience this time of the year.... just a comparison

UWTimes:
Flying in from the States June 6th, planning to dive Anilao, but I'm told by my Anilao connection the weather is terrible. I've seen the satellite pictures--it looks bad.

Does anyone have a recommendation of a nice macro/wide angle photography location, preferrably in the central/southern philippines?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Diver Dennis · May 31, 2008

Still digging up old threads Pao?

paolov · May 31, 2008

Diver Dennis:
Still digging up old threads Pao?

love historicals

Diver Dennis · May 31, 2008

paolov:
love historicals

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