bballnut90
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I've researched this board and bit and want to say how incredible it is to have so much information at my fingertips...only problem is narrowing down locations of where to go. I'm planning to trek out to Cebu in mid February and should have 12 full days in the country, I'd like to dive at least 8-9 of them. I have my AOW and would be going with my friend who has is OW but will get obtaining his AOW on this trip.
Thinking of diving in 2 spots, top priority is getting a combination of great pelagic life, schooling fish, and beautiful reefs. Ideally we'll be able to find a place with good snorkeling right from shore too...not a top priority though.
Here were my initial thoughts:
1. Malapascua--definitely want to go here. Threshers would be incredible to see, and it sounds like there is at least 4 days worth of diving here and it has exactly what I'm looking for. Probably will do this to end the trip.
2. Moalboal, Balicasag or Calibao...my initial thought was Moalboal to see the sardines since I love schooling fish, but after reading reviews it sounds like it might not be the best spot to go with the influx of tourists/overcrowded reefs. Saw some pictures here from Balicasag that had some incredible schools of fish. Anyone here any input here if this would be the best option of the 3? Or would it be easy enough to combine Balicasag and Calibao over a 6 day period since they're relatively close to each other?
3. Southern Leyte...seems like a great spot that's a bit off the grid but it might be a bit difficult to get to. Not a ton of info about this area either. Anyone with first hand experience here?
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Thinking of diving in 2 spots, top priority is getting a combination of great pelagic life, schooling fish, and beautiful reefs. Ideally we'll be able to find a place with good snorkeling right from shore too...not a top priority though.
Here were my initial thoughts:
1. Malapascua--definitely want to go here. Threshers would be incredible to see, and it sounds like there is at least 4 days worth of diving here and it has exactly what I'm looking for. Probably will do this to end the trip.
2. Moalboal, Balicasag or Calibao...my initial thought was Moalboal to see the sardines since I love schooling fish, but after reading reviews it sounds like it might not be the best spot to go with the influx of tourists/overcrowded reefs. Saw some pictures here from Balicasag that had some incredible schools of fish. Anyone here any input here if this would be the best option of the 3? Or would it be easy enough to combine Balicasag and Calibao over a 6 day period since they're relatively close to each other?
3. Southern Leyte...seems like a great spot that's a bit off the grid but it might be a bit difficult to get to. Not a ton of info about this area either. Anyone with first hand experience here?
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.