Diving in Central Visayas *
The Philippines has three main island groups, one of them is the Visayas, which is made up of eight main islands: Bohol, Cebu, Negros, Siquijor, Panay, Masbate, Leyte, and Samar. This idyllic region is world-famous for its stunning tropical beaches and laid back island lifestyle, as well as for having spectacular dive sites and some of the highest biodiversity in the Philippines. You will find it very easy to access some of the most well-known dive spots of the region, as each island has airport and ferry connections. The Visayas has many dive operators located within resorts and hotels, as well as many independent ones. Many dive sites are easily accessible from the shore; however, most of the diving is made through traditional Philippine Banka boats, a fascinating experience. One of the best ways to enjoy the Visayas is by its numerous liveaboards and safaris that operate throughout the region, many of which have scheduled trips throughout the year. Make sure you include enough time in your journey, as there are plenty of different dive sites you must explore, and it would be a good idea to include as much of the diving hotspots as possible. When planning your trip, take into consideration the travel times between the islands and the availability of the connections.
Popular Destinations
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Malapasqua
7 Dive Sites • 1 Centers Head to the northeast of Cebu Island to arrive at Malapascua Island, which offers a wide arrange of macro/muck diving with rock and coral formations.Philippines
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Moalboal
5 Dive Sites • 1 Centers Travel to southwestern part of Cebu to find Moalboal, which means “bubbling water”.Philippines
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Mactan
26 Dive Sites • 36 Centers In Central Visayas, you will find Mactan Island, that has many dive sites on the east side, all reachable by a short 15-minute boat ride.Philippines
Featured Training Centers
Mactan Scuba Dive Center
Instructor Training Center
Mactan Scuba Dive House, Marigondon Beach Road, 6015, Lapu Lapu City
Creator’s Critters Adventures
Instructor Training Center
Pajo, 6015, Lapu-Lapu City
Dive Society Dauin
Instructor Training Center
Sea Dream Resorts, 6217, Dauin
Kasai Village Dive Academy
Instructor Training Center
Kasai Village Dive Resort Tuble, 6032, Moalboal
Oceanblue Dive Resort
Instructor Training Center
KALUBIHAN, MARBEACH MARIGONDON LAPU-LAPU CITY 6015, 6015, LAPULAPU CITY
CEBU J DIVE CENTER
Instructor Training Center
Kontiki ,Datak Maribago, 6015, Lapu-Lapu City
Dive Point Siquijor, Maite, San Juan
Instructor Training Center
Republika Beach Bar, 6227, Maite, San Juan
COAST GUARD CORDOVA Training Center
Instructor Training Center
camolinas roro port road poblacion cordova cebu, 6017, cebuDive Sites in Central Visayas
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