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Things to do in Philippines, Philippines: The Best Reefs
Coordinates: 13°N 122°E / 13°N 122°E / 13; 122
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1. Tubbataha Reef
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By DianneA271 - Brisbane, Australia
My husband and I had booked a live aboard dive trip to Tubbataha to go to sea aboard Expedition Fleet's M/V Oceanic lll Explorer on 26th March 2020. I'd been dealing directly with Janet and Lars Chua who run the fleet. I'd read many reviews for this wonderful location, travelling with Expedition Fleet and in nearly every one Janet's name appeared as a great person to deal with. For the months leading up to our sailing date there was so much helpful friendly advice and super prompt replies from Janet. Very sadly on 16th March we were told everything in the Philippines was shutting down due to Corona. Airports, and all other transport, hotels, restaurants and all dive stores were to close. All tourists including us were given 48 hours to leave or we could be stranded there for months. I reached out to Janet by e-mail asking her advice and she located a private charter to take us from Coron where we were to Clark airport. It was only because of Janet's help we managed to flee. The airport near Coron Town had already closed, with the exception of the few charter flights ferrying tourists north. Tubbataha was the star of our 5 week holiday which was cut down to 2 weeks with the panic to evacuate. I am so grateful to Janet for all her help and Pete and I are determined to get to Tubbataha as soon as the world's restrictions are lifted. Dianne.
2. Panal Reef
3. Mobod Fish Sanctuary
4. Banawa Sand Bar
5. Tinoto Reef
6. Malamawi Island
7. M/V Guimaras (Julien's Wreck)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
The M/V Guimaras of Compania Maritima, located 3 km from the shores of Punta Bulata, is a merchant vessel that seems to have run aground on a reef. Some speculate that a seaquake sank the Guimaras. Its depth is shallow at only 6-7 meters while the surrounding area can go as deep as 10-15 meters. The wreck site is covered with colorful, brilliant corals and abounds with fish.
8. Mad Max Pier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Bulata Pier in Barangay Bulata is an abandoned seaport used by the now defunct Maricalum Mining Corporation for shipping copper to Japan and China and importing fuel to run its massive diesel generator to power its mining operations in the mountains of Sipalay. It is fondly called the Mad Max by tourists and divers for the dilapidated state of its gigantic structures and monstrous equipment.
9. Satori Cliff
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
A great place to appreciate natural rock formation. Good for cliff diving and swimming. A scenic sunset and other features that captivates your soul.
10. Apo Island Marine Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By Kelsydney
This was my 3rd and 4th trip to Apo Island, and it didn't let me or my fellow divers down. The diving as it has been before was just fantastic. The coral was even better than I remember, the huge school of Jacks following us on one of the dive was only bettered by the sea snakes that were hunting and were not worried about the 6 divers in the water. When you go there take some local money because when the local ladies come out to sell you shirts and wrap arounds you will kick yourself if you miss out. Just a great place to dive, and proves that when a marine reserve is in place it works.
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