Dive Safari in the Visayas | Philippines

Discovering the Visayas on a diving cruise…or maybe not…?

Le Philippines They are not the center of marine biodiversity for no reason: whether it is coral gardens, pelagic fish, nudibranchs, coral walls, sea ​​turtles and more, the country has a diverse array of marine life that thrives in any season.

The easiest way to experience the country's magnanimous underwater landscape is by accessing the beach from the coral reefs but to visit the fantastic wrecks, the caves or the very famous Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park the best way (in the latter case also the only one) is certainly to embark for a few days.

The Dive Safari: the perfect alternative to a classic cruise

But what if you're not into classic cruising? The solution for you is the Dive Safari! They invented it here and it is right to say that it is really the egg of Columbus: everyone agrees that the best spots They can be reached by boat, everyone agrees that the comfort of a resort is hard to beat, everyone agrees that a cruise allows you to cover a much larger area than you would reach by going to and from the same resort... the solution has been found! We set sail in the morning from Sipalay (Negros Occidental island in the Visayas) with one of the two banksa Royo and Goya, during the day you go diving and disembark again in the late afternoon…so what's the news?

Dive Safari: a new underwater travel experience

That the disembarkation will not take place in the same Resort from which you departed but the navigation will take you towards Cebu passing through Bohol and crossing the Coral Triangle (one of the areas with the greatest marine biodiversity in the world)! In the evening, the stroll along the seashore will be on the beach of a different island, and dinner and an overnight stay will take place at a new resort. But you won't have realized the effort and tedium of the transfer required to get there.

For all and 6 days of diving, therefore, during the day we will sail and dedicate ourselves to discovering new seabeds while in the evening we will dine and stay overnight in simple, clean, comfortable and well-tested beachfront resorts.

Visayas Dive Sites and Itinerary

The itinerary takes place from October to March and connects Sipalay – Negros Island e Moalboal – Cebu Island (or vice versa) and represents a unique opportunity for divers to explore some of the most fascinating underwater sites in the archipelago:

Dauin: Known for its muck diving, it offers the chance to spot unique macro creatures.

• Apo Island: one of the most famous marine sanctuaries in the world, it hosts over 650 documented species of fish it's about 400 species of corals.
• Siquijor Island: famous for its crystal clear waters and rich marine life.
• Balicasag Island: offers breathtaking coral gardens and the opportunity to swim with large schools of fish.
• Panglao Island: According to the Panglao Marine Biodiversity Project, this island boasts a marine biodiversity greater than that of Japan and the Mediterranean Sea.
• Sumilon Island: a 24-hectare island with an extraordinary collection of marine flora and fauna in its clear, azure waters.
• Sunken Island and Pescador Island: dive sites renowned for their unique topography and variety of marine species.

Not just diving in Visayas

But in addition to diving, the safari includes a visit to the Kawasan Falls, located in the Matutinao Natural Park in Cebu and offers the opportunity (for those who want) of an excursion to the Chocolate Hills from Bohol.

Participate in a Dive Safari in the Philippines It is an experience that must be tried and enjoyed even by those who suffer from it seasickness and has always had to give up traditional cruises for this reason.

An unmissable opportunity to experience a truly unique adventure. original complete and well organized, combining our passion for the diversity of the seabed with comfortable and relaxing accommodations on land for the night.

Related reading:

• Scuba diving in the Philippines: learn more to appreciate them more. Even in summer!
• Moalboal, Visayas | The Peninsula of Wonders