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Diving in the Philippines
magine diving into a destination where variety isn’t a bonus—it’s the baseline. The Philippines sits at the very heart of the Coral Triangle, offering one of the most diverse scuba diving experiences on the planet. Here, a single trip can include vibrant coral gardens, dramatic walls, pelagic encounters, rare macro life, and iconic big-animal dives that consistently rank among the world’s best. Warm water, excellent visibility, and year-round diving conditions make every descent feel effortless and rewarding.
What truly sets the Philippines apart is balance. You get world-class biodiversity without sacrificing comfort, accessibility, or consistency. From adrenaline-charged encounters with sharks to slow, detail-rich macro dives, this is a destination that delivers day after day—whether you’re chasing signature species, refining buoyancy and awareness, or simply enjoying spectacular diving done right. This is not a one-note dive trip—it’s a masterclass in underwater diversity.
- Untouched Coral Triangle Biodiversity: Explore reefs bursting with life—dense schools of fish, healthy hard and soft corals, turtles, reef sharks, and an extraordinary range of macro species. The Philippines consistently ranks among the most biologically rich marine environments on Earth.
- Iconic Big-Animal Encounters: Experience legendary dives known for thresher sharks, whale sharks (seasonally and region-specific), schooling barracuda, jacks, and occasional pelagic surprises—often on the same itinerary as pristine reef dives.
- Extraordinary Variety in a Single Trip Walls, slopes, pinnacles, muck sites, coral gardens, and blue-water action all coexist here. Few destinations offer such a wide spectrum of dive styles without long transits or repetitive profiles.
- Warm Water, Excellent Conditions: Comfortable water temperatures, generally strong visibility, and predictable dive conditions make for relaxed, enjoyable diving—ideal for both experienced divers and those looking to sharpen skills in high-quality environments.
- Liveaboard Access to the Best Sites: A well-run liveaboard allows you to reach remote and celebrated dive areas efficiently, maximizing bottom time while enjoying spacious decks, attentive service, and effortless surface intervals between dives.
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Visayas, Southern Leyte & Malapascua — The Philippines at Its Finest
This Visayas liveaboard itinerary through Southern Leyte and Malapascua is designed to showcase why the Philippines is considered one of the most complete dive destinations on Earth. In a single expedition, you’ll experience signature big-animal encounters, vibrant Coral Triangle reefs, and dramatic underwater topography—all while enjoying the efficiency and comfort of a purpose-built liveaboard.
Sailing through the central Visayas places you directly between two of the country’s most iconic dive regions. Southern Leyte delivers pristine reefs, walls, and seasonal whale shark encounters, while Malapascua is world-renowned for consistent thresher shark sightings at dawn. This itinerary balances adrenaline and elegance—pelagic action paired with colorful reefs, macro life, and relaxed surface intervals—making it a true bucket-list journey for divers who want depth, variety, and reliability in one trip.
- Iconic Thresher Shark Dives in Malapascua: Experience one of the only places on Earth where pelagic thresher sharks are reliably encountered on recreational dives. Early-morning dives at cleaning stations offer a rare, bucket-list interaction that defines Philippine diving..
- Southern Leyte’s Pristine Reefs & Pelagic Potential: Dive uncrowded reefs, walls, and slopes known for excellent coral health, schooling fish, turtles, reef sharks, and seasonal whale shark activity. Southern Leyte remains refreshingly low-traffic, delivering a true sense of discovery.
- Coral Triangle Biodiversity at Its Best: This route combines blue-water shark encounters, colorful reef diving, walls, pinnacles, and macro-rich sites. Each region feels distinct, keeping dives fresh and engaging throughout the voyage.
- Liveaboard Efficiency & Comfort: Traveling by liveaboard allows seamless transitions between Southern Leyte and Malapascua, eliminating long land transfers and maximizing time in the water. Wake up positioned at premier dive sites while enjoying spacious decks, attentive service, and relaxed surface intervals.
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Frequently asked questions
Our dive trips include professional guides, tanks, weights, and snacks. Equipment rentals and transportation can be added as needed.
International flights may be booked into and out of Manila (MNL) or Cebu (CEB) although, if you are joining a Tubbataha itinerary, Manila offers a greater choice of flights to and from Puerto Princesa.
We recommend that you plan to arrive in Manila, Cebu or Puerto Princesa at least 1 day before the start of your liveaboard itinerary to allow for possible flight delays or schedule changes and to ensure you start your holiday well rested.
If travelling onwards on the same day, please allow plenty of time for transfer between domestic and international terminals, check-in and security clearance.
Luggage Restrictions
IMPORTANT: The Philippines Office for Transportation Security includes ‘scuba equipment’ on a list of blunt instruments that are not to be carried in hand luggage on flights originating in the Philippines. We advise that all guests carry all dive related equipment in their checked luggage rather than their carry-on.
Diving is diverse, high-quality, and consistently rewarding. Expect iconic thresher shark encounters in Malapascua, pristine reefs and walls in Southern Leyte, and classic Coral Triangle biodiversity throughout—healthy corals, schooling fish, macro life, and occasional pelagics. Conditions are warm with generally good visibility, offering a balanced mix of bucket-list moments and relaxed, world-class reef diving.