Malapascua

Famous for its resident thresher sharks at Monad Shoal. Also offers beautiful reefs, soft corals and relaxed island diving suitable for all levels.

Dumaguete / Dauin

Known for black-sand muck diving, frogfish, rare critters and rich macro life. Apo Island nearby offers spectacular coral gardens and turtle encounters.

Coron

One of the world’s top wreck-diving destinations. Japanese WWII wrecks, limestone islands, lakes and clear waters make Coron a unique and adventurous region to explore.

Puerto Galera

A long-standing favourite among divers thanks to its combination of macro sites, vibrant reefs, drift dives and accessible marine sanctuaries.

What to Expect Underwater

The Philippines is known for excellent visibility, healthy coral reefs and a fantastic mix of macro and wide-angle subjects. Muck diving is a major highlight, with world-class macro sites in multiple regions. Turtles, schooling fish, reef sharks, thresher sharks and seasonal pelagics can all be encountered depending on the destination.

Who Will Enjoy the Philippines?

• New divers looking for warm, calm conditions.
• Macro photographers and critter hunters.
• Wreck-diving enthusiasts.
• Divers wanting relaxed trips with beautiful beaches and island culture.

Planning Your Trip

• Choose regions based on interests — macro, sharks, wrecks or relaxed reef diving.
• The Philippines is easy to combine: many travellers link two or three islands in one trip.
• Diving is good year-round, with peak conditions varying by region.
• Domestic flights and boat transfers connect all major dive areas.

Start Planning

Our team can help you design the perfect Philippines dive itinerary, from weekend macro trips to multi-island adventures.