Kirby's Island
Cabilao Island is located northwest of Bohol Island and is about a 1.5-hour boat ride away. There are many beautiful dive sites here, such as the spectacular coral gardens at a depth of 5 meters underwater, House Reef which is home to various types of fish including Scorpion Fish, Tuna, and Wolf Fish, and Light House which is a paradise for macro photographers as various small fish and microorganisms like sea hares and dwarf seahorses can be observed in the seagrass and coral beaches.
Paris Island
Balicasag Island is one of the best diving spots in the Philippines, recognized as a protected area by the United Nations due to its spectacular underwater landscape of large fault lines. It is home to a diversity of corals, sea fans, big fishes, jacks, storms, and sea turtles, with excellent visibility for both deep and snorkeling dives. Lucky divers may even witness whale sharks. There are limited daily permits to visit the island, making it a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.
Pamirakan Island
The marine protected area of Pamilacan Island is home to rich marine life, including manta rays and opportunities to see wild whale sharks. It is also a habitat for whales and dolphins, with February to July being the best season for whale watching and dolphins being common all year round. Snake Island is nearby and can be visited, where various sea snakes live in a peaceful and beautiful environment.
Banglao Island
The diving paradise of Panglao Island in Bohol attracts diving enthusiasts with its calm water flow, flat sand, vertical cliffs, high visibility, and rich underwater creatures, attracting beginners to come and learn diving certificates. In addition, Napaling is also an exceptional diving spot with rich underwater scenery, especially suitable for macro photography enthusiasts. Moreover, there is also a 15-meter high cliff diving platform for people to experience the thrill of free fall, making it a great place to learn free diving and sea training.
Apo Island
APO Island, a famous diving sanctuary located outside the typhoon belt, offers calm sea all year round and abundant small marine creatures, various types of sea hares and groves of eels on the seabed. The black sand beach formed by the underwater volcano is also a popular place to attract divers, especially for those who do not like crowded places. Moreover, the island features marvelous white coral sand beaches, excellent short trails, and friendly small island communities. Trekking upstream is another thrilling activity that is highly favored by divers as a pre-ban dive itinerary.
