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CENTRAL VISAYAS

Map of Central Visayas, Philippines, highlighting top dive spots like Cebu, Bohol, and Negros with vibrant coral reefs, sea turtles, and whale sharks.

Best Dive Sites in Central Visayas:
Cebu | Southern Negros | Bohol | Siquijor

Central Visayas offers world-class dive sites like Apo Island, Balicasag, Moalboal, and Malapascua, home to thresher sharks, whale sharks, sea turtles, and massive sardine runs. As part of the Coral Triangle, it boasts rich marine biodiversity, vibrant coral reefs, and rare macro critters. The region features WWII wrecks, thrilling drift dives, and top muck diving spots. With year-round diving, warm waters, and excellent visibility, it’s a true diver’s paradise.

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DIVE MAP #2 - Best Diving Sites Bohol

Index - Dive Sites Bohol

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Travel Direct flights are available from Manila to Bohol–Panglao International Airport.
From Cebu, take a fast ferry to Tagbilaran (approx. 2 hours), then transfer by van or tricycle to Panglao (30–45 minutes).
To Anda: From Tagbilaran, hire a private car or take a public bus or van to Anda (approx. 2.5–3 hours).
To Balicasag & Pamilacan Islands: Both islands are accessible by boat from Panglao/Alona Beach — travel time ranges from 30 to 60 minutes depending on sea conditions.
Recommendations Panglao: Great base for dive day trips. Local sites include Danao Wall, Kalipayan, and Doljo Point — offering a mix of coral walls and macro life.
Balicasag Island: Known for steep walls, strong currents, and marine life — don't miss Black Forest and Diver’s Heaven.
Pamilacan Island: More relaxed diving with occasional pelagics. Explore Dakit-Dakit and Spanish Tower for reef and sandy patch diversity.
Anda: Offers excellent wall diving with fewer crowds. Sites like Turtle Point and Paradise Garden are accessible directly from resorts like Magic Oceans or Blue Star Dive Resort.

Dive Pamilacan Island

Dive Map #2
Indexed By		 Dive Site Name Dive Operations
Boat/Shore		 Best Season Depth Range
Dive Type		 Water Temperature Highlights
John Hawkins
From: Dauis Bohol
When Dived: Year Round (2024-2025)		 Dakit-Dakit Most Dive Trips Are Out Of Panglao, Alona Beach Area.
Boat Trip - 45min / 1 Hour		 Year Round - Noting:
Best Season: March - December.
December - March Can Get Windy With Reduced Visability.		 Long Shallow Slope Down To 24m. Followed By Wall Down To 50m
Drift Dive		 February - March 26°C
September - October 29°C		 Sandy Slope with coral outcrops, Jackfish and Tuna can be seen at the wall drop-off. Be aware that Titan Trigger fish love this site. Can have very stong currents.
John Hawkins
From: Dauis Bohol
When Dived: Year Round (2024-2025)		 Spanish Tower Most Dive Trips Are Out Of Panglao, Alona Beach Area.
Boat Trip - 45min / 1 Hour		 Year Round - Noting:
Best Season: March - December.
December - March Variable, Dive Location is sheltered from prevailing wind conditions.		 Narrow Coral Shelf To 9-10m. Followed By Wall Down To 35m
Drift Dive		 February-March 26°C
September-October 29°C		 Healthy coral gardens before the wall drop-off. Good wall life, soft and hard coral. This place hold some very big Green Turtles.
John Hawkins
From: Dauis Bohol
When Dived: Year Round (2024-2025)		 Sanctuary Most Dive Trips Are Out Of Panglao, Alona Beach Area.
Boat Trip - 45min / 1 Hour		 Year Round - Noting:
Best Season: March - December.
December - March can get some wind impact but this site is the most sheltered on the island.		 Coral Shelf To 9-10m. Followed By A Big Wall Down To 40m
Drift Dive		 February-March 26°C
September-October 29°C		 Good wall life, soft and hard coral, frog-fish, electric clams.

Dive Balicasag Island

Dive Map #2
Indexed By		 Dive Site Name Dive Operations
Boat/Shore		 Best Season Depth Range
Dive Type		 Water Temperature Highlights
John Hawkins
From: Dauis Bohol
When Dived: Year Round (2024-2025)		 Cathedral Most Dive Trips Are Out Of Panglao, Alona Beach Area.
Boat Trip - 35min / 45min		 Year Round - Noting:
Best Season: March - December.
December - March can get some wind impact but this site is the most sheltered on the island.		 Coral Shelf To 9-10m. Followed By A Big Wall Down To 40m February-March 26°C
September-October 29°C		 Good wall life, soft and hard coral, frog-fish, electric clams.
John Hawkins
From: Dauis Bohol
When Dived: Year Round (2024-2025)		 Divers Heaven Most Dive Trips Are Out Of Panglao, Alona Beach Area.
Boat Trip - 35min / 45min		 Year Round - Noting:
Best Season: March - December.
December - March can get some wind impact but this site is the most sheltered on the island.		 Coral Shelf To 9-10m. Followed By A Big Wall Down To 40m February-March 26°C
September-October 29°C		 Good wall life, soft and hard coral, frog-fish, electric clams.
John Hawkins
From: Dauis Bohol
When Dived: Year Round (2024-2025)		 Black Forest Most Dive Trips Are Out Of Panglao, Alona Beach Area.
Boat Trip - 35min / 45min		 Year Round - Noting:
Best Season: March - December.
December - March can get some wind impact but this site is the most sheltered on the island.		 Coral Shelf To 9-10m. Followed By A Big Wall Down To 40m February-March 26°C
September-October 29°C		 Good wall life, soft and hard coral, frog-fish, electric clams.

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DIVE MAP #3 - Best Diving Sites Cebu

Index - Dive Sites Cebu

Category Details
Travel From Manila, fly directly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB).
To Malapascua: From Cebu City take a taxi or van (3.5–4 hours) to Maya Port, then a 30–45 min boat ride to Malapascua Island.
To Moalboal: Drive or take a bus from Cebu City southbound (approx. 3 hours).
To Oslob: Take a bus or private transport south from Cebu City (around 3.5 hours).
Recommendations Malapascua: Visit Kimud Shoal for reliable thresher shark sightings. Head to Monad Shoal for tiger sharks and early morning pelagic encounters. Don’t miss Lighthouse for mandarin fish dives at sunset.
Moalboal: Experience the famous sardine run at Panagsama, dive Pescador Island, and explore Tongo Point. Great wall and reef diving.
Oslob: Whale shark interactions are popular, but for less touristy reef diving, head to nearby Sumilon Island.

Dive Map #3
Indexed By		 Dive Site Name Dive Operations
Boat/Shore		 Best Season Depth Range
Dive Type		 Water Temperature Highlights
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DIVE MAP #4 - Best Diving Sites Southern Negros & Siquijor

Index - Dive Sites Southern Negros & Siquijor

Category Details
Travel Fly from Manila or Cebu to Dumaguete (Sibulan Airport).
To Dauin: About 30–40 minutes south of Dumaguete by van or private car.
To Apo Island: Access via boat from Dauin or Malatapay pier (30–45 min).
To Siquijor: Ferries run from both Dumaguete (1–1.5 hrs) and Tagbilaran (1.5–2 hrs), with several departures daily.
Recommendations Dauin: Known for world-class muck diving — check out Secret Corner, Cars, and Dauin North for frogfish, nudibranchs, and mimic octopus.
Apo Island: Protected marine sanctuary with abundant reef fish, hard corals, and turtles. Sites like Coconut Point and Chapel Point are favorites.
Siquijor: Offers a quieter dive scene with healthy reefs. Explore Paliton Wall, Tubod Sanctuary, and Ero’s Point for relaxed but rewarding dives.

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Boat/Shore		 Best Season Depth Range
Dive Type		 Water Temperature Highlights
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