{"id":64223,"date":"2017-10-09T13:25:10","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T18:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=64223"},"modified":"2017-10-09T13:25:10","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T18:25:10","slug":"5-great-diving-destinations-in-the-philippines-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/5-great-diving-destinations-in-the-philippines-video\/","title":{"rendered":"5 great diving destinations in the Philippines (video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can probably imagine that a country with more than 7,000 tropical islands must be a diver\u2019s paradise, and if you&#8217;re talking about the Philippines\u2014you&#8217;d be right! No matter where you choose to SCUBA in the Philippines, you won\u2019t be disappointed, but here are five of the best dive destinations to get you get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philippine vacation plans<\/a> going.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/t-best-places-to-cave-dive-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> These are the best places for cave diving in Florida<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tNgFANvVOJY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>1. Anilao, Mabini, Batangas<\/h2>\n<p>If you want a great diving destination that is easy to get to, look no further than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Mabini-Hotels.d6141544.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mabini<\/a>, reachable in under three hours from Manila. You won\u2019t be disappointed by the dive sites but check out the video if you want to be sure! Anilao\u2019s coastline is known for having one of the highest concentrations of diverse marine life on Earth\u2014in fact, around 90% of the species of coral on the planet can be found here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Padoys-Dive-Camp-209556495752928\/\">Padoy\u2019s Dive Camp<\/a> is a perfect dive shop for new and experienced divers alike. Padoy can take you to all of the wonderful dive sites in the Anilao area including Cathedral Rock, Sepok Wall, and more.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Manta Bowl, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Ticao-Island-Hotels.d3000437281.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticao Pass, Masbate<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Manta Bowl consists of five separate dive sites that are a must if you want to spot manta rays. <i>Manta Birostris <\/i>rays, found at this dive site, are the largest in the world, growing up to 30 feet!<\/p>\n<p>The area is also known for its plankton-rich waters, so it\u2019s a good spot for whale shark, hammerhead shark, and tiger shark sightings too.<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Tubbataha Reefs, Palawan<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The name for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Puerto-Princesa-City-Centre-Puerto-Princesa-Hotels.0-n6141561-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tubbataha Reefs<\/a> is taken from the local language meaning \u201clong reef exposed at low tide.\u201d It&#8217;s both a national park and has been a designated <a href=\"http:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/653\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a> since 1993. The area consists of two atolls and one remote reef with plenty of diving to keep you busy for a week or more.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll take a bit of work to get to Tubbataha considering that it\u2019s a 12-hour boat ride away from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Puerto-Princesa-City-Centre-Puerto-Princesa-Hotels.0-n6141561-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puerto Princesa<\/a>. This isn\u2019t a year-round dive destination so you\u2019ll want to aim for the March to June high season, and book well ahead as live-aboard charters often sell out a year in advance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_65054\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65054\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boat-docked-at-Balicasag-Island_Philippines.jpg\" alt=\"Boat docked at Balicasag Island, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boat-docked-at-Balicasag-Island_Philippines.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boat-docked-at-Balicasag-Island_Philippines-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boat-docked-at-Balicasag-Island_Philippines-768x616.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boat-docked-at-Balicasag-Island_Philippines-600x482.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Boat-docked-at-Balicasag-Island_Philippines-424x340.jpg 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-65054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boat docked at Balicasag Island, Philippines<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>4. Balicasag Island, Bohol<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Balicasag Island is the most popular of the many great dive sites near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Panglao-Island-Panglao-Hotels.0-n6138624-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Panglao Island<\/a>, located in the North Bohol Sea. It\u2019s known for its beautiful reefs, stunning coral, and rich biodiversity. Diver\u2019s Heaven is the most popular dive site, featuring a wall that drops from 6 to 40 meters. Currents generally aren\u2019t strong at Diver\u2019s Heaven and there\u2019s so much to see at all depths so it\u2019s a great dive site for both advanced and beginner divers.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for somewhere a little less popular, nearby Doljo Point and Pamilcan Island are both great destinations nearby. Doljo Point is known as a great wall dive and Pamilcan Island offers amazing visibility and the possibility for spotting dolphins, whales, and mantas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_65053\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65053\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65053\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Malapascua-scuba-diving_Philippines.jpg\" alt=\"White tip reef sharks close up at Malapascua scuba diving in he Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Malapascua-scuba-diving_Philippines.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Malapascua-scuba-diving_Philippines-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Malapascua-scuba-diving_Philippines-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Malapascua-scuba-diving_Philippines-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Malapascua-scuba-diving_Philippines-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-65053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">White tip reef sharks close up at Malapascua scuba diving in the Philippines<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>5. Monad Shoal, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Malapascua-Island-Hotels.d6141589.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Malapascua Island<\/b><\/a><b>, Cebu<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>For those of you who would rather get your adrenaline pumping with a shark sighting, don\u2019t miss Monad Shoal. The coral plateau (20m deep) is the only place in the world you can see the thresher shark up close and personal within recreational dive limits. Peak season for spotting these sharks is between July and October. Keep in mind, a successful sighting will require an early morning: The sharks are usually gone by 9am.<\/p>\n<p>A local dive shop offers a unique <a href=\"http:\/\/malapascua-diving.com\/diving-courses\/shark.html\">Thresher Shark Diver PADI Specialty Course<\/a> for those looking to learn even more about these beautiful creatures.<\/p>\n<p>No matter your diving ability and interests, the Philippines has you covered.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitzrewardsdining.com\/bonus.htm?utm_source=external&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=OR_Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dining_Rewards_8CoachPerks_emad_280x150_20170601.jpg\" alt=\"Orbitz Rewards Dining Program\" width=\"1116\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dining_Rewards_8CoachPerks_emad_280x150_20170601.jpg 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