12 Best Places For Diving in the Philippines

Best Places for Diving in the Philippines

1. Malapascua, Cebu

The most popular place for diving in the Philippines is Malapascua. You can see thresher sharks and the island can be the perfect place for your diving activity. It’s quite and calm. Prices are affordable.

If you are going to Malapascua you will have to get to Cebu and get a bus or a van 4 hours heading to the North. Apart from diving the beaches are amazing and you can visit Kalanggaman Island. Read here things to do in Malapascua!

2. Skeleton Wreck, Coron

Skeleton Wreck in Coron could be the most popular spot for diving in the Philippines. There are daily tours and you can usually dive in Barracuda Lake too. You will see the Japanese Wreck from II World War. Apart from diving you can also enjoy the beaches and Island hopping in Coron.

Read here Coron tourist spots!

3. Tubbataha Reef, Palawan

Tubbataha Reef is the best place for diving in the Philippines and one of the best in the world. It’s a UNESCO Site in the middle of Sulu Sea.

If you are heading to this area make sure you read this blog post all the things to know about Balabac. It’s located in South Palawan and you can reach from Puerto Princesa.

4. Anilao, Batangas

If you are staying in Manila it can be the easiest access point diving in Anilao. Clear waters are waiting for you just 3 hours away from South Manila. There are a few islands to visit like Sombrero and Sepoc Island to make a perfect day apart from diving.

Read here things to do in Anilao!

5. Puerto Galera, Mindoro

Puerto Galera beaches is one of the most popular getaways from Manila. There are many places where you can get your Open Water and hire tours for diving. It’s located in Mindoro and you can reach here by boat from Batangas only 2 hours far from Manila. You can spot eagle rays and amazing coral reef life.

Read here things to do in Puerto Galera!

6. Balicasag in Panglao

Balicasag Island is one of the most beautiful places for diving in the Philippines. It’s located on Panglao Island. There are organized tours that you have to book in advance to make sure you get your spot since there are limited spots to dive. It’s a paradise where you will see turtles and corals.

Read here places to visit in Bohol!

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7. Apo Island, Negros Oriental

Apo Island is located in South Dumaguete and very close to Siquijor one of our favorite islands in the Philippines. It’s a perfect place for diving where you can spot turtles. As a Natural Park if you are diving in Apo Island it will have an extra cost.

Read here our Apo Island travel guide!

8. Donsol, Sorsogon

And the last but not the least on our places for diving in the Philippines. Donsol is famous because it is known as the home of Butanding or the Whale Sharks. When you visit Donsol, you shouldn’t miss diving and swimming with the whale sharks.

Don’t worry because they are friendly creatures. Just don’t do anything that will stress or scare them.

9. Moalboal, Cebu

Moalboal is one of our favorite destinations in the Philippines. Clear waters and a quiet place to stay. If you go diving in Moalboal you will spot turtles and the popular Sardine Run. Moalboal is located just 3 hours drive from South Cebu City.

Read here things to do in Moalboal!

10. Subic, Zambales

You will spot wreck diving in Subic and also is one of the closest places to dive from Manila. Just 3 hours driving North and close to Pampanga where we are based. Subic is a popular area for getaways from Manila and there are many resorts in the area that you can enjoy after diving.

Read here things to do in Subic!

11. Panagatan Island

Panagatan is a small island located 3 hours far from Boracay. You can spot manta rays, whale sharks and dolphins. If you are staying in Boracay Island one of the most popular places to visit in the Philippines you can organize your day trip.

Read here things to do in Boracay Island!

12. Camiguin Island, Mindanao

Well for us Camiguin Island is a paradise to enjoy since beautiful island and beaches, hot spring. And of course great place for diving in Mantigue Island where you can spot turtles and Sunken Cemetery in the North part of the island. Read here Camiguin tourist spots!

Are you ready to visit the Philippines soon? Which one is your best place for diving in the Philippines? Share with us your questions or previous experiences! We’d love to hear from you!

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