BEST DIVING SPOTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

You may have heard about how rich and beautiful the Philippine’s marine life is, but the amazement is completely different when you see it upclose. Diver or not, you can definitely catch a glimpse of this beauty in these three areas in the Philippines.

Tubbataha Reef, Palawan

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Ranked among the top 8 best dive sites in the world by CNN’s travel website, Tubbataha Reef in Palawan is a treat for any diver. It is composed of two huge coral atolls in the form of the North and South Atoll. It also contains Jessie Beasley Reef which is a coral structure 20 kilometers from North Atoll. Aside from diving, you can also go snorkeling, and you can expect a birdwatching facility soon!

Ticao Pass, Masbate

If you’re the type to look for adrenaline-pumping adventure, Ticao Pass houses “Manta Bowl”, the nickname given to an area that serves as the feeding ground of manta rays. This area contains water rich in plankton, making it the perfect place for whale and thresher sharks to hang out. Diving here is perfectly safe though, especially if accompanied by a professional who can help you out.

Anilao, Batangas

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Dubbed as one of the world’s best scuba diving sites, Anilao is filled with resorts and hotels that offer basic and advanced scuba diving lessons, all at affordable rates. Anilao also offers breathtaking panoramic view of the shoreline, and features biodiversity in its marine life unmatched by any other. It’s also quite near Metro Manila so for the Metro people, Anilao is a great option.