Department of Tourism to Market PH as Top Diving Destination

1. Dimakya Island, Palawan

Level: Mixed

What people love: With it’s clear and calm turquoise waters, Dimakya Island is the best place to spot sea creatures such as giant turtles and stingrays.

2. Donsol, Sorsogon

Level: Mixed

What people love: The world’s largest congregation of whale sharks is found in Donsol. If you visit during the months of June to November, you are almost guaranteed to witness these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

3. Dauin, Negros Oriental

Level: Intermediate & Advanced

What people love: Dauin is popular for its eye-catching yellow patches of hot sand that come from the thermal springs. The area is also rich with marine life such as barracuda, Ghost Pipefish and other unique species.

4. Apo Reef, Occidental Mindoro

Level: Mixed

What people love: Not many are aware that Apo Reef is home to endemic species of marine life that are extinct everywhere else in the world.

5. Puerto Galera, Mindoro

Level: Mixed

What people love: Puerto Galera is surrounded by quite a number of wrecks that are great for exploring. It is also home to interesting sites like the Pink Wall and Ernie’s Cave.

6. Anilao, Batangas

Level: Mixed

What people love: Anilao is great for macro photography and wide angle photography. It’s also extremely popular for its high number of colorful nudibranch species.

7. Malapascua, Cebu

Level: Mixed

What people love: The underwater terrain in Malapascua is so diverse, you can go wreck diving, wall diving, cave diving and so much more. Blue ring octopuses and sharks are also a common sight.

8. Coron, Palawan

Level: Mixed

What people love: Coron has one of the best shipwreck diving sites in the entire Southeast Asia with over half a dozen sunken WWII scattered around the bay.

9. Tubbataha Reef, Sulu Sea

Level: Advanced

What people love: Tubbataha has one of the highest biodiversity on earth. Divers will be able to see hundreds of different species of corals and marine life and get up close and personal with tiger sharks, whale sharks, dolphins, seahorses and more.

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