The Philippines is a diver’s ultimate paradise with thousands of dive sites, a balmy tropical climate and coral reefs teeming with a vast array of marine life. Beginners can opt for beach entry dives, while more advanced divers can take a boat trip to access deep wrecks and far flung atolls.
Palawan offers affordable certification and World War II wrecks to explore – including sunken warships and planes. The region also boasts the stunning Tubbataha Reef, a protected marine park covering an area of 97,030 hectares and home to whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles and Napoleon wrasse.
Boracay’s clear waters boast beautiful coral reefs inhabited by a rainbow of tropical fish including parrotfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, puffers, lionfish and scorpionfish.
Cebu boasts marine sanctuaries offering hard and soft corals, turtles, eagle rays and sharks. Further East, discover the tiny island of Panglao, off the coast of Bohol, which is famous for its colourful reef dwellers.
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