The Philippines is an archipelago nation located in Southeast Asia, comprised of over 7,000 islands. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and friendly people.

The Philippines is a popular tourist destination, offering a variety of experiences for visitors. Its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and coral reefs make it a top destination for scuba diving, snorkeling and island hopping. The country is also home to numerous natural wonders, such as the Chocolate Hills, underground rivers and volcanoes.

It is a world-renowned destination for scuba diving, offering a diverse range of dive sites with rich marine life, colorful coral reefs and unique underwater landscapes. The waters surrounding the Philippines are part of the Coral Triangle, which is considered the global center of marine biodiversity.

Scuba Diving

The waters surrounding the Philippines are full of history. Divers can immerse themselves in history by diving sites full of World War II wrecks. Supply ships, freighters, planes and more can be found.

In and on the wrecks, there are a variety of artifacts still intact. Some items divers can see include munitions, machinery, ladders, kitchen utensils, cement bags and more.

Keep your eye out for:

• Turtles
• Sea snakes
• Whale sharks
• Jacks
• Rays
• Octopus
• Squid
• Triggerfish
• Lionfish
• Nudibranchs

Recommended Specialty Courses

• Nitrox
• Fish identification
• Night & limited visibility
• Perfect buoyancy
• Deep diving
• Boat diving

"There is a ton of macro along the coast — more mantis shrimp on my first dive than I’d previously seen in 400+ dives, added 19 new nudibranchs to my log, 6 different kids of anemone fish, mandarin fish, mimic octopus, blue-ringed octopus, multiple types of pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish, five types of frogfish (some as small as pinky nail, some as big as 12”), electric clam. It’s a macro-photographers dream. But it also has the largest, most diverse, healthiest coral I've ever seen at Apo Island.  The resort has three pools, excellent food, a wine cellar and sommlier, plus the most amazing outdoor spa ever. Not to mention the tree-top yoga studio"         Christine Hughey