A whale shark just offshore from Oslob village
Pegasus seamoth, also known as the little dragonfish and sometimes on a whim.
The Philippines is not polished or packaged. It is raw, beautiful, and a land of contrasts- towering cliffs, powder-white beaches, and turquoise seas alongside clear signs of poverty. Yet everywhere we went, the people welcomed us with warmth and generosity. That combination of natural splendour and human spirit made the diving even more memorable.
First bubbles at Lapu Lapu
Our first Philippine dive was a shore entry from Kontiki Marina in Lapu Lapu, Mactan( on Cebu Island). Within minutes we were immersed in a kaleidoscope of life – hard and soft corals, clouds of reef fish, and even a resident turtle that seemed entirely unfazed by our presence. It was here that we first dived with Sidive, a professional, friendly outfit that knows every critter hiding in the reefs.
The view from a wreck at Coron Bay
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