SCUBA DIVING
The Philippines is to scuba divers what Switzerland is to skiers, Hawaii to surfers and Nepal to mountaineers: 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 wish for. Statistics from the Philippine Department of Tourism indicate that divers visiting the Philippines return for an average of 10 trips each which speaks volume about the quality of the dive sites and the professionalism of the operators. Lifted from the book, “Action Asia Adventure Travel Guide to the Philippines”.
Popular SCUBA DIVING Spots

• Anilao (Batangas)

• Puerto Galera (Oriental Mindoro)

• Cabilao Island (Bohol)

• Balicasag Island (Bohol)

• Apo Island (Negros Oriental)

• Malapascua (Cebu)

• Tubbataha Reef National Park (Palawan)

• Sarangani Bay

• Mactan Island (Cebu)

• Olango Island (Cebu)

WRECK DIVING From scuba dives in strong currents and the deep sea to ship wreck dives for history’s sunken glory, the Philippine archipelago offers plenty of unforgettable and rewarding dive experiences. There are close to 25 shipwreck dive sites in the country. Explore the sunken wreckage of century-old Spanish galleons and World War II vessels in Subic Bay, one of the best wreck diving sites in Asia, as well as the remarkable wrecks in Busuanga and Malapascua.

Popular WRECK DIVING Spots

• Subic Bay (Olongapo)

• Coron Bay & Busuanga (Palawan)

• Malapascua (Cebu)

SNORKELING Made up of 7,107 island and countless coral reefs, the Philippines is a paradise of snorkeling opportunities. Take your pick from 34,000 sq km (13,124 sq m) of coral reefs, some of which have grown since the Ice Age; over 100 reef slopes; over 800 classes of corals; over a thousand species of marine life; over 400 fish species and over 500 fish families; and the most populous and diverse aquatic ecosystem you could ever find.

Popular SNORKELING Spots

• Moalboal (Cebu)

• Bacuit Bay & El Nido (Northern Palawan)

• Puerto Galera (Mindoro)

• Miniloc Island (Northern Palawan)

• Taytay Bay (Northern Palawan)