apo island

Intro : Skip to next chapter if you don't like reading or you're not interested with context. It’s been 3 years I haven’t written a dive report the start of the year might be an opportunity to catch up with 2022 dive trips : Dauin and a few places in Indonesia. Due to different locations, I’ll...

I'm lucky enough to live in the Philippines, so I managed to get some nice dives in during the last weeks. This over-under is from Apo Island, where the corals in the back of the island which were destroyed by typhoons about a decade ago are recovering nicely: This scribbled filefish...

Apo Island is known for its large schools of jackfish, turtle sightings and stretches of thriving reefs. At the other end of the spectrum, nearby Dauin and Zamboanguita are ideal for muck divers looking for rare and unusual creatures. Making this an ideal spot for any diver, especially those who...

Hello All! Long post warning!Hubby and I are planning a trip to Philippines the last 3 weeks in March. We arrive in Manila and fly straight to Coron. We want to dive as much as possible but only have OW certifications. We are not that into wrecks and would like to see as much biodiversity as we...

Hello Everyone! Planning a 3 week trip to the Philippines in late March and wanted to dive in Coron, El Nido, Apo Island and possibly Siquijor with non diving side trips elsewhere. Was wondering if anyone who has been diving at these places could recommend how many days to spend at each. Hubby...

Hi all, I need your advise on dive operations and accommodations in Dumaguete or Dauin. I plan to stay on either one making short/long trips to the above islands. Desired features for dive shop: professional, no more than 10 people on the boat, all divers, good service before, in, and after...

Video of my trip to Philippines.

Hi guys! I'm on the last day of my open water certification tomorrow, currently doing it in bohol, alona beach, with Philippines fun divers (who have been fantastic so far!). I'm planning to do one day dive at Balicasag next, to get a few more dives experience. I'm still nervous but gaining...