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Diving the Philippines
More than 7,000 islands at the heart of the Coral Triangle, with macro life, thresher sharks and some of Asia's best wreck diving.
11.9° N · 120.2° E
Philippines: culture & experiences
The Philippines is one of the warmest welcomes in travel: island-hopping by banca boat, limestone lagoons, rice terraces in the mountains and a food culture built on fiestas.
We combine diving with island-hopping in El Nido and Coron, the Chocolate Hills and tarsiers of Bohol, or the UNESCO rice terraces of Banaue and Batad.
Off the beaten track
- Island-hopping and hidden lagoons in El Nido and Coron
- Chocolate Hills and tarsier sanctuary in Bohol
- Rice terraces of Banaue and Batad
- Kayangan Lake and hot springs in Coron
Best-known dive spots
Coron, Palawan
A fleet of Japanese WWII ships sunk in 1944, now covered in coral, plus the clear freshwater of Barracuda Lake.
Malapascua
Early-morning dives at Monad Shoal to see thresher sharks at their cleaning stations.
Moalboal
Millions of sardines swirling a few metres from shore, with turtles on the reef.
Tubbataha Reefs
A remote UNESCO marine park reached by liveaboard only, March to June, with sharks, mantas and pristine coral.
Marine life & encounters by season
Conditions and sightings vary year to year. We plan each trip around the best window for what you want to see.
- Nov – FebDry season begins; calm seas in most areas and comfortable air temperatures.
- Mar – JunBest overall conditions; Tubbataha liveaboard season and the warmest, calmest water.
- All yearThresher sharks at Malapascua and the Moalboal sardine run.
- Jul – OctRainy and typhoon season; diving continues but plans stay flexible.
Plan your dive trip to the Philippines
Tell us your dates, group and level, and we’ll design a trip combining the best diving in the Philippines with local culture and experiences.