Hello. I have never been to the Philippines and would appreciate advice on destinations from those with more experience. I have booked a trip there (flying into Cebu City) for about six weeks from mid-May to the end of June. I am interested in doing a combination of snorkeling, scuba, and free diving. I am a certified Open Water diver but have few dives under my belt. I am also newish to free diving, though I'm a pretty strong swimmer. I don't have enough experience with different kinds of diving (macro, muck, etc.) to know which types I prefer. I know that I am not particularly interested in wrecks and enjoy seeing all varieties of sea creatures and coral.
I know my visit to the Philippines is coming at a transitional time in its seasonal climate, when many places are starting to become rainier. So I want to try to start maybe in a place where the rainy season starts earlier, so as not to miss it when the weather is not as good later in my trip. I have been reading about a number of destinations--Malapascua, Moalboal, Bohol, Siquijor, Dauin, and many others. Not sure how to choose among these places or in what order to visit them. Thanks for reading my post and for any help you can offer.
I know my visit to the Philippines is coming at a transitional time in its seasonal climate, when many places are starting to become rainier. So I want to try to start maybe in a place where the rainy season starts earlier, so as not to miss it when the weather is not as good later in my trip. I have been reading about a number of destinations--Malapascua, Moalboal, Bohol, Siquijor, Dauin, and many others. Not sure how to choose among these places or in what order to visit them. Thanks for reading my post and for any help you can offer.