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PHILIPPINES
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Diving in the Philippines
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Diverse diving, breathtaking scenery
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and the friendliest people
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With over 7000 islands, pristine beaches and
spectacular scenery, the Philippines have a lot
to offer. Dramatic drop offs, wrecks, caves and a
richly varied marine life guarantees fabulous
diving. Combine this with the Filipinos renowned
hospitality and warmth and visitors can expect
an unforgettable dive holiday.
The dive sites of the Philippines are home to some
of the best and most diverse marine eco-systems
in South East Asia. There are over 500 species of
hard and soft corals and innumerable varieties of
both fish and larger pelagic species.
PYGMY SEAHORSES TO THRESHER SHARKS
Malapascua is a tiny, picturesque island, just off
the northern tip of Cebu. You can walk around the
whole island in a few hours or simply relax on the
white sands of Bounty Beach. From this magical
island, you can catch a glimpse of the elusive
Thresher shark at Shark Point, one of the few
places in the world where there are regular
sightings of these shy and unusual creatures. Be
dazzled by the colours of the mandarin fish on a
night dive or have your macro lens ready for an up
close encounter with a pygmy seahorse at Gato
Island. With great wreck dives including the
Donna Marilyn and idyllic day trips also on offer
this diving destination cannot fail to excite.
THE FINAL FRONTIER
Palawan is known as the last frontier of the
Philippines and is home to some of the most
spectacular scenery, ranging from limestone cliffs,
thermal lakes and underwater caves. Jacques
Cousteau described this area of the archipelago as
“the most beautiful place I ever explored.” With over
1,800 islands, pristine beaches, world-class diving
and a diverse wildlife, you will understand why.
Divers can acquaint themselves with a dugong at
Dimakya Island, explore the Kyokuzan Maru, a
152m Japanese freighter, and be amazed by the
sheer magnitude of the dramatic drop offs and coral
formations at Apo Reef. Further away but
accessible on day trips are the other large wrecks of
Coron Bay, Akitsushima, Taiei Maru, Olympia Maru,
Irako, Tangat and Kogyo Maru. These six wrecks
are thrilling dives sites and live long in the memory.
Staying in the Philippines
With flights into Manila and Cebu, the islands of the Philippines are easily
accessible. Whichever island appeals, you will be met at the airport and receive
a guided transfer to your resort.
In order that guests can experience the best of
the Philippines, Regaldive can arrange
accommodation and diving on a number of
islands. These resorts have been hand picked,
not only for their comfort and surrounding
scenery but most importantly, for their
proximity to incredible dives sites.
Whilst out of the water, guests can relax on
some of the best beaches in the world, enjoy
the local markets, festivals and sights or even
spend a night in the exciting and bustling
capital, Manila.
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