The rarely operated itinerary is a fascinating opportunity to explore the exceptional diving of the northern Philippines. Departing from Puerto Galera, the itinerary visits both Apo Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the fascinating World War II shipwrecks of Coron Bay.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Apo Reef, known for its diverse marine life and stunning coral formations
• Dive the historic World War II wrecks around Busuanga Island, offering a unique and immersive experience.
• Discover the vibrant underwater world of Batangas, teeming with macro life and colourful coral reefs.
• Encounter a variety of marine species, including sharks, turtles, barracuda and numerous macro critters.

Some of the dive sites you may visit on your liveaboard include:

Apo Reef: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered by many to be among the best diving in the Philippines. The whole North East side of the reef consists of drop offs and overhangs where Whitetip and Grey Reef sharks, turtles, barracuda and shoals of snapper are common.

Coron Bay: The Japanese World War II wrecks around Busuanga Island, particularly in Coron Bay, are particularly fascinating, with twelve wrecks so far been located in recreational diving depths.

Batangas: The Batangas region is known for the many numerous smaller creatures that can be found along the sloping reefs and soft coral covered walls. It is here you will find many new and often unidentified species of nudibranchs, along with ghost pipefish, pipehorses, seahorses, octopus and frog fish.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: You must be an Advanced Open Water diver or equivalent and have logged a minimum of 30 dives to join this safari. This itinerary is suitable for tech divers.