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| Philippines Dive Locations | | | | » Alona Beach | | | The underwater world around Alona Beach, Panglao Island, with the bio-diversity of an intact coral reef, has an international reputation of the highest order. A submarine world of countless fish. The sea here supports the widest range of coral types. However we can give general indications only as to the special features of individ...more details » |
| | » Apo Island | | | When it comes to classic Indonesian islands mystique, Java is undeniably a truly extraordinary island. With a human history dating back a million years to lquote Java Man
quote , this island of more than 115 million people oozes an exotic culture of time honoured traditions embedded in a dramatic landscape of hillsides sculptured by a thousand yea...more details » |
| | » Balicasag | | | A 23-day trek crossing the island of Seram in Indonesia
quote s Spice Islands on foot. Difficult, tough, challenging and arduous at times - incorporating a hard, non-technical, scramble to the 3027m summit of Mount Binaia.
It is suitable only for those who are both physically and mentally fit.Passing through Manusela National Park (famed fo...more details » |
| | » Batangas | | | The nearest diving haven from Manila, Batangas is only two and a half hours from Manila by car. It is also considered the jump-off point for new and experienced divers to other exciting dive destinations. The area offers superb first-hand introduction to the exciting world of diving.BATANGAS DIVING SEASON: Although diving here is possible all ye...more details » |
| | » Bohol | | | The diving season in Bohol is year-round. Expect some monsoon rains between July and September. But it is generally too far south to be affected by the rainy season typhoons.Cabilao Island - This eight-square-kilometer island jutting out into the waters of the Cebu Strait and the Bohol Sea is the convergence point of hammerheads sharks, tunas, dol...more details » |
| | » Borocay | | | A palm fringed, sugar fine white sand and crystal clear water island paradise located at the northern tip of Panay Island. Aklan can be reached via Philippine Airlines and Air Philippines flights to Kalibo. A leisurely 1 hr and a half flight from Manila to Kalibo airport then a 2 hour landrive from Kalibo to Caticlan and 15 minute boat ride from Ca...more details » |
| | » Coron | | | Cambodian culture took a heavy beating under the rule of the Khmer Rouge, during which traditional artisans and performers were often singled out for persecution. But under more stable times the nation's rich and complex culture has had a chance to blossom once more.Though the days of the Khmer empire have long gone, an era which rivalled Rome i...more details » |
| | » El Nido | | | The most striking feature of El Nido is its scenic landscape - massive limestone islands of varying shapes and sizes scattered about the sparkling sea. The limestone cliffs of El Nido were naturally carved out of extensive and thick layers of coralline deposits. They formed 250 million years ago in the shallow sea covering the area that North Vietn...more details » |
| | » Malapascua | | | Malapascua Island has something for all divers, so come and dive the best kept secret of the Philippines - indeed of South East Asia. The Philippines is the new Thailand, but with much better diving and without the crowds! So make your next scuba diving trip to Malapascua! Malapascua diving offers: the only daily thresher shark sig...more details » |
| | » Mindoro and Luzon | | | The island of Mindoro has several points of interest: The Apo Reef is considered the Diving Mecca of the Philippines; the Ambulong Island, which has attractive white sand beaches or visit Mount Iglit, a reservation area and game sanctuary for Tamaraws or wild water buffaloes and the Busuanga River where rare Philippine Tamaraws are hunted. Oriental...more details » |
| | » Moal Boal | | | This small group expedition takes us up river to the homeland of the remote Kenyah and Punan Dayak tribes, the Apo Kayan. This is an area rarely visited by outsiders, deep as it is in the heart of East Kalimantan
quote s (Borneo) jungle. It offers an opportunity for real Borneo Explorer experience, negotiating rivers with their rapids and t...more details » |
| | » Negros Oriental Diving | | | Negros is an island of dramatic contrast. It has the cooler mountain plateau of Tablas in the south and is dominated in the north by the massive volcanoes Mount Silay (1,534 m) Mount Mandalagan (1,880 m) - both inactive and the active Mount Kanlaon (2,465 m). Apo Island is site of the Negros Oriental Marine Conservation Parkmore details » |
| | » Palawan | | | In 1944, US Admiral Bull Halsey had the task of checking out the Japanese firepower in preparation for the US landing on Leyte.
To find safe passage for an aircraft carrier, he sent reconnaissance aircraft to photograph the Linapacan Straits and the Calamian Group of islands.
This resulted in a mapping officer noticing that some of th...more details » |
| | » Pandan Island | | | Pandan Island is a small private island with its own little beach resort, a perfect Robinson place for nature lovers, bon vivants and scuba divers. Located two kilometers off the west coast of Mindoro Island, central Philippines, Pandan Island offers scuba diving at it's finest, a back to nature atmosphere, lots of privacy and the peaceful culture ...more details » |
| | » Panglao | | | Bike and trek through landscapes of rice paddies, rubber plantations and virgin rainforest.Visit the Orang Utan rehabilitation project at Bukit Lawang, see sunset by tranquil rivers and trek to the summit of the still active Mt. Sibayak. Explore Lake Toba, the largest lake in S.E. Asia, created by the world
quote s biggest ever volcanic erupt...more details » |
| | » Puerto Galera | | | The very sound of the name conjures up images of Spanish galleons and ancient Chinese junks laden with silk and spices. More so does the sight of the island with its beautiful harbor. Countless coves and beaches outdo each other for the city-weary traveller. No wonder then that so many local and foreign visitors tend to overstay in Puerto Galera.
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| | » Sangat Island Reserve | | | An extraordinary resort concept which will change the way travelers think about and enjoy vacations by providing guests with a relaxing natural experience as an antidote to their stressful 'high-tech' everyday life.The resort has ten exclusive, individual cottage-style accommodations, all based on local architectural style using local materials....more details » |
| | » Siquijor | | | Of the many species of the Bird of Paradise there are approximately 20 species found along the Mt.Giluwe Range. Although some of these species can be seen at Kumul Lodge there are still many that are not found there due to altitude.
For instance the black, white, and the brown species of bird of paradise are found around the Gia area, which i...more details » |
| | » Sulu Sea | | | A dive destination in the "massively exciting" range, diving the Sulu Sea is only accessible from liveaboards between mid Mar - early Jun.
Most liveaboards depart from the capital of Palawan, Puerto Princessa, though at the beginning of the season it is possible to join cruises departing from Puerto Galera, Cebu and other Philippine h...more details » |
| | » The Coron Wrecks | | | In 1944, US Admiral Bull Halsey had the task of checking out the Japanese firepower in preparation for the US landing on Leyte.
To find safe passage for an aircraft carrier, he sent reconnaissance aircraft to photograph the Linapacan Straits and the Calamian Group of islands.
This resulted in a mapping officer noticing that some ...more details » |
| | » Tubbataha Reefs | | | Tubbataha Reef is situated almost in the middle of The Sulu Sea with the islands of Palawan to the west and Panay, Negros and Mindanao to the east. The 33,200 hectare site was declared a National Marine Park in 1988 and a World Heritage Site in 1994. Thanks to local efforts, illegal fishing and coral collection have been stamped out and the ...more details » |
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| Philippines Dive Liveaboards | | | | » Jinn Sulu |
The Jinn Sulu is a 55ft/16.5m long wooden motor yacht specifically designed and constructed for liveaboard dive cruises. Accommodation is in 4 twin cabins, shared toilet and shower. ...more details » |
| | » Maribeth |
The M/Y Maribeth offers two guided dives per day, guided by Swiss dive instructor Heinz, who has lived in Busuanga for 14 years and whose knowledge of the Coron shipwrecks is extensive.
For the unlimited ND diving program, (diving without guide), you need to be advanced openwater or equiv...more details » |
| | » Moon Shadow |
The M/Y Moonshadow is a locally built tour and dive boat which can comfortably accommodate eight guests. On this unique vessel you can explore this fantastic archipelago and special underwater world.
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| | » Oceanic Explorer |
MV Oceanic Explorer is a full service dive cruiser with comfortable, spacious and fully airconditioned cabins. This vessel will move you to a great diving and let you discover diving Tubbataha Reefs in a Explorer way. ...more details » |
| | » Sea Lion |
The MY Sea Lion is more of a sleep aboard, rather than a live aboard, and is ideal for overnight trips as an add on to land based diving around the Coron area. The boat offers flexible group size of 2 to 6 persons, and flexible departure, duration & destinations. Best for diving wrecks that...more details » |
| | » Serena |
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| | » Stella Maris Explorer |
The M/V Stella Maris Explorer is a spacious 36 meter twin screw, full service dive cruiser with ten (10) comfortable cabins for up to 20 guests. ...more details » |
| | » Tabibuga |
With this home page we would like to introduce our dive shop. We hope that you will get an overview about the fantastic underwater world of the Philippines. With our young and dynamic team, we will do everything that your holidays will be an unforgettable experience. Explore the underwater world fro...more details » |
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| | » Vasco |
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| | » MY Ihoo |
The IHOO was built in 2004 in solid wood and is made especifically for the needs of divers. Sun Deck, cabins, beds, etc., everything is in large size. The dive platform is only a few centimeters from the surface of the water, so entry and exit are easy and convenient. The cabins are equipped ...more details » |
| | » Dschubba |
Since 1987, Mark Bratschi a Swiss national, has been cruising with his boat in the 1768 islands of Palawan.
For many years he has been running dive trips aboard his boat, M/Y Moonshadow, which has now been retired and replaced with the M/B Dschubba, locally built tour and dive boat which can comfo...more details » |
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| | » Dschubba |
Since 1987, Mark Bratschi a Swiss national, has been cruising with his boat in the 1768 islands of Palawan.
For many years he has been running dive trips aboard his boat, M/Y Moonshadow, which has now been retired and replaced with the M/B Dschubba, locally built tour and dive boat which can comfo...more details » |
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| Philippines Dive Resources | | | | Asia Divers |
Asia Divers has been in operation since 1987, with dive stores now located on Small Lalaguna as well in central Manila, Cebu and Boracay.
Asia Divers schedules regular dive trips, from weekend adventure trips to luxury liveaboards.
All dives with Asia Divers are guided by experienced Instructors o...more details »
| | Wallacea Dive Cruise |
| Jerome Doucet, who owns and manages the operation, is French, Marine Biologist and PADI Dive Master. He has lived in the area since 1991, when he came first to start and manage an aquaculture project. Jeromes speaks English and Spanish. The Indonesian crew of the MV Paisubsatu includes a captain, ...more details »
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| Green Season prices on Similans Liveaboard | | Where? : Similans + Koh Bon | | What? : 4D/4N liveaboard dive cruise | | Offer : Green Season special price | | When? : All departures from end June to end August | | How much? : Twin Share cabin: USD 720, Double bed: USD 760 | | | For further info, Colona VI |
| Description : Embark & disembark: Phuket
| | Liveaboard, Komodo National Park | | Where? : Komodo National Marine Park, Indonesia | | What? : One week liveaboard dive cruise | | Offer : Discount: 1 night free | | When? : 03-10 December 2008 | | How much? : USD 1,050, sharing; single supplement: USD 330 | | | For further info, Nusatara |
| Description : Normal price: US$ 1,225 (175 a night), shared cabin; US$ 385 (55 per night), single supplement. LAST MINUTE DEAL : US$ 1,050 - shared cabin, US$ 330 - single supplement.
| | Liveaboard, Komodo National Park | | Where? : Komodo National Marine Park, Indonesia | | What? : One week liveaboard dive cruise | | Offer : Discount: 1 night free | | When? : 09 - 16 December 2008 | | How much? : USD 1,320, sharing; single supplement: USD 420 | | | For further info, Tarata |
| Description : 7 nights on board for the price of 6 - Normal price: US$ 1,540 (220 a night), shared cabin; US$ 490 (70 per night), single supplement. LAST MINUTE DEAL : US$ 1,050 - shared cabin, US$ 330 - single supplement.
| | Liveaboard, Komodo National Park | | Where? : Komodo National Marine Park, Indonesia | | What? : One week liveaboard dive cruise | | Offer : Discount: 1 night free | | When? : 14-21 December 2008 | | How much? : USD 1,050, sharing; single supplement: USD 330 | | | For further info, Nusatara |
| Description : Normal price: US$ 1,225 (175 a night), shared cabin; US$ 385 (55 per night), single supplement. LAST MINUTE DEAL : US$ 1,050 - shared cabin, US$ 330 - single supplement.
| | Liveaboard, Komodo National Park | | Where? : Komodo National Marine Park, Indonesia | | What? : One week liveaboard dive cruise | | Offer : Discount: 1 night free | | When? : 21 - 28 December 2008 | | How much? : USD 1,320, sharing; single supplement: USD 420 | | | For further info, Tarata |
| Description : 7 nights on board for the price of 6 - Normal price: US$ 1,540 (220 a night), shared cabin; US$ 490 (70 per night), single supplement. LAST MINUTE DEAL : US$ 1,050 - shared cabin, US$ 330 - single supplement.
| | Liveaboard, Komodo National Park | | Where? : Komodo National Marine Park, Indonesia | | What? : One week liveaboard dive cruise | | Offer : Discount: 1 night free | | When? : 28 December 2008 - 04 January 2009 | | How much? : USD 1,050, sharing; single supplement: USD 330 | | | For further info, Nusatara |
| Description : Normal price: US$ 1,225 (175 a night), shared cabin; US$ 385 (55 per night), single supplement. LAST MINUTE DEAL : US$ 1,050 - shared cabin, US$ 330 - single supplement.
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| Philippines Eco Lodges & Hideaways | | | | On the Beach |
| | | | ◊ Alona Palm Beach Resort |
Alona Palm Beach Resort & Restaurant is located on a slightly elevated area in the middle of a tropical garden, spacious and quiet. A 60 meter wide coconut palm grove divides the 12 luxury villas from the white beach. Almost all villas offer pool, coconut palm grove and sea view. The open restaurant, overlooking the pool and sea, offers excellent F...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Amanpulo Resort |
Amanpulo (which means "peaceful island" and opened in 1993) is set on a secluded, private island. Pamalican is part of the Quiniluban group, which makes up the northern half of the Cuyo Islands and is one of nearly 1,800 islands in Palawan, the largest province in the Philippines. A low-lying coral island, Pamalican is rimmed by seven square kilome...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Club Paradise Resort |
Situated in unspoiled and exotic Northern Palawan, a mere two hours away from bustling Manila, Club Paradise is an idyllic island resort that revels in its seascapes and landscapes. The whole 19-hectare island boast of a grand display of extraordinary natural resources- 700 meters of pure white sand, turquoise waters, rich marine ecosystem, various...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Coco Beach Resort |
Coco Beach Island Resort is a 10 hectare resort owned and operated by Sun Holiday, Inc.; and is located at Behija, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. The resort became operational on November 1986 and is currently a member of Philippine Convention & Visitor's Corporation (PCVC), a member of Hotel & Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP), an...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Discovery Divers and Resort |
DISCOVERY RESORT is located on Decanituan Island, just 10 minutes away from the Coron town center by boat or by boardwalk around the mangroves. The resort offers comfirtable accommodation in the very natural environment of an unspoiled island. The chracteristically friendly Filipino staff encourage you to feel right at Home! The Resort runs a 24 hr...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Dolarog, El Nido - Palawan |
Dolarog Beach Resort is set in a Palawan Palm grove near a lush forest, with a magnificent view of the Bacuit archipelago sunrise
from the El Nido beachfront cottages.
Dolarog Beach Resort is a small and quiet place, complete of restaurant, diving center and comfortable cottages.
Island hopping to discovery beaches, lagoons an...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Dumaguete Dive Resort |
A boutique resort comprised of total thirty-six (36) deluxe/suite rooms. Four (4) deluxe seaview rooms are located directly on the beachfront, allowing a commanding view over our naturally harboured area of the Philippine Sea. Twenty-four (24) deluxe rooms surround the stunning swimming pool area (of which eight can be combined to form four family ...more details » |
| | | | ◊ El Galeon Resort |
Located at Small Lalaguna beach offers you the most complete facility in Puerto Galera. Diving, kayaking, sunset cruises, beach hopping volleyball, snorkeling, trekking, golf and the list go on. End the afternoon at the "Point Bar" and prepare yourself for the evening while you enjoy the best cocktails in the world listening to some soothing ...more details » |
| | | | ◊ El Nido Resort - Lagen Island |
Profile
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island is a tropical hideaway set in a cove and fringed by a thick primary forest. The most luxurious resort in the area, El Nido Resorts – Lagen Island provides facilities and services that discerning leisure travelers require.
Due to El Nido Resorts firstclass facilities and impecca...more details » |
| | | | ◊ El Nido Resort - Miniloc Island |
Miniloc Island is set in a cove with a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs. It has crystal clear water teeming with different kinds of tropical fishes. At the end of the pier, guests can snorkel alongside 3-foot long groupers and hundreds of sergeant majors, damsel fish, fusiliers, and other multi-colored tropical fishes.
El Nido Res...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Fridays Boracay |
Types of Accommodation
Fridays Boracay is a AAA accredited, self-contained 34 native cottage-style rooms resort. The rooms are in a garden setting arranged around a beach courtyard, swimming pool, restaurant and front office. The resort carries a general tropical native theme in its rooms and facilities with extensive use of native mat...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Malapascua Exotic Beach Resort |
"Exotic" As the local people call the resort can be found absolute beachfront on Malapascua's white beach. It is located within easy walking distance from the main tourist beach but far enough to give it a secluded, relaxing island atmosphere. The resort is blessed with the turquoise-blue clear Visayan sea in front with its depth gradually increasi...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort |
For your accommodations, you have the choice of 8 stately royal bungalows and 74 luxurious deluxe rooms with either the view of
the seascape (Beach Wing) or the luxuriant gardens (Garden Wing).
Beach Wing
8 Royal Bungalows
26 Deluxe Rooms
Garden Wing
48 Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe Rooms
Fully airconditione...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Nigi Nigi Nu Noos |
Nigi Nigi Nu Noos 'e' Nu Nu Noos " Beach Resort, Beach Front, White Beach
Accommodation in Polynesian style pagoda cottage, twin share, two persons, complete with Filipino or American breakfast. For Internet bookings we offer a 15% direct booking discount. In addition we offer the seventh night free of charge on a stay of at least seve...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Pandan Resort |
Pandan Island is a private resort island located on the west side of Mindoro / Philippines.
Facing the South China Sea, halfway on the coastal road between Mamburao and San Jose, lays the small fishing town of Sablayan. Off its coast, only a twenty minutes boat ride away, is Pandan Island, a 12 ha big tropical island. Having been uninhabited for ...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Puerto Galera Resort |
Puerto Galera was declared a nature center and a marine sanctuary by United Nations Man and Biosphere Program International in 1974. It is situated on the northern peninsula of the island of Mindoro, 106 miles south of Manila. Today, Puerto Galera is a major destination for local and international divers. Resorts and dive operators continually work...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Sandcastles Boracay |
Right on the beachfront of Boracay stands the Sandcastles beach resort. Hand-built native villas are available for rental, made with local materials and decorated with uncluttered simplicity and taste.
Come relax on the shores and in the natural ambience of one of the premier beach resorts Boracay is known for. Retreat to the laid back atmosp...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Sangat Island Reserve |
An extraordinary resort concept which will change the way travelers think about and enjoy vacations by providing guests with a relaxing natural experience as an antidote to their stressful 'high-tech' everyday life.
The resort has ten exclusive, individual cottage-style accommodations, all based on local architectural style using local materi...more details » |
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| In the Bush |
| | | | ◊ Flower Island, Palawan |
Flower Island is a beautiful tropical islet with a wide white powdery sand beach, dotted with many coconut trees and other colourful plants from the Pacific. The warm, crystal-clear waters are amongst the most fish-abundant of the archipelago, and the sunsets from the beach are exceptional.
The simple and natural resort comprises just 6 spaci...more details » |
| | | | ◊ Marcosas Cottage Resort |
Comfortable cottages with a sanitary provision and tidiness after European standard in a beautiful grounds at an appropriate price. It offers a bit more than others for furnishing the cottages:
Italian tiles, special for our cottages designed Philippine rattan furniture, beds with the best here available mattresses, good lighting and so on. T...more details » |
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| On The Water |
| | | | ◊ Northern Palawan Cruise aboard the Jinn Sulu |
Palawan consists of 1'770 Islands, everything from steep, rocky Islets to white sand beaches, to virgin tropical forests, fresh water lakes, and impressive cave systems await for you.
The most romantic and untouched Island group in the Philippines offers fantastic diving and snorkeling opportunities in some of the most remote and exotic locat...more details » |
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