South Visayas
The Philippines are home to some of diving's most treasured encounters - and the South Visayas seas are no exception. The warm blue sea is filled with sea fans and lush corals. Marvelous macro species hide amid the reef whilst manta, sharks and dolphin can be found in deeper planes. Now you can enjoy the Philippines from the comfort of a liveaboard. Sailing between the many islands an reef tops allows you to access some of the rarer sites in the region and experience first hand the heathy and opulent coral gadrens that draw divers down beneath the waves. The Philippines truly is an unspoilt landscape with a pristine waterworld.
Normally the south Visayas tour starts from Mactan Island. The check dive and afternoon dive are then under your belt. You will quickly settle into the routine of diving and relaxation as the boat island hops. The first full day's diving sees you dive around Cabilao Island. Then set sail for Panglao Island and Baliscasag. Siquijor Island is the next stop followed by the famous Apo Island. Apo is a marine sanctuary and undoubtedly a highlight stop off where you will spend the next 2 full days. Dumaguete is the final stop for a day and half before starting to head back towards Cebu - 2 days of the itinerary are spent leisurely returning to port, with breath taking dives at Cebu and Sumilon island. Baliqasac is the final encounter, on the look out for pelagics.
The South Visayas itinerary will get you closer to a huge range of marine life. From the biggest inhabitants to the very smallest and microscopic, there is a dive along this route that will get your attention. Walter's Rock is an ideal place for whalesharks, whilst Duljo Point, Apo Island and Tacot are home to a greys, whitetips and blacktips. Rays can be seen spiraling along Pamilacan Island, Apo and Cebu. Jacks, turtles, wrasses and batfish are found on many sites. If your passion is macro, then San Juan will deliver ribbon eels whilst Calong Calong Point hides frog fish, ornate ghost pipefish and mandarins. Even sea snakes are sometimes spotted.
This itinerary is packed with world class reef dives. Whilst the fish remain the star of this show, the vibrant reefs come a close second. Dive on steep drop offs or muck dive amid the sand looking for rare beasties from the dive decks of an exclusive liveaboard. The diving will suit most experience levels although some dives will be speedy drifts. Dives vary in depth from shallow pinnacles to deep caves. You will rarely come across other divers on this itinerary so it is perfect for anyone looking for the ultimate dive escapism. Photographers and videographers will have no end of subjects to snap away at.
The South Visayas are seldom seen by most divers and tourists - this is an exciting new itinerary in a secret corner of the world. Book your trip today before this secret gets out! And with all of the advantages of liveaboard diving, you can relax in the Philippines without a care in the world. Supreme diving meets utter convenience and comfort to make this itinerary a winning recipe.
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