Philippines

Bohol

Dive with turtles at Balicasag, Bohol

The island of Bohol lies just to the east of Cebu in the Viasayas region of the Philippines and is a popular island for tourists.

The area's diving is also a major attraction, with great macro life, plentiful turtles and lovely coral reefs. Good diving options are available on the west coast, and also the quieter south-east region of Anda.

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Anilao

Anilao diving is good for nudibrancs and underwater photography

Diving in Anilao is a popular activity in part due to its proximity to Manila. However, little Anilao is a match for many top diving areas in the Philippines.

While there are colourful reefs to enjoy, diving in Anilao is especially known for smaller marine life, most notably nudibranchs. It is also very popular for underwater photography.

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Apo Reef

Apo reef diving manta ray

Lying off the west coast of the Philippines island of Mindoro Island is Apo Reef, a huge coral reef system. This reef is in fact the second largest single coral reef in the world.

The geography of the reef has created two internal lagoons, with spectacular plunging walls around the outside, comprising a total area of 34sq km.

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Diving the Philippines

Swimming with Whale Sharks, Philippines

Sebastian Pena Lambarri

Highlights

» Swimming with Whale Sharks

» Liveaboard diving at Tubbataha

» Asia's best wreck dives in Coron Bay

» Magical coral reefs in the Visayas

» Thresher Sharks in Malapascua

From wonderful coral reefs to Asia's best wreck diving, superb liveaboards to swimming with Whale Sharks, the Philippines has something for every diver and snorkeller.

Head to Malapascua to dive with Thresher Sharks, Dauin for excellent muck dives, Tubbataha for the Philippine's best liveaboard diving or Balicasag in Bohol for wonderful turtle encounters. The choice is yours.

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