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Exploring the Philippines' Dive Hotspots: A Guide to Cabilao Island and Dauin

For those seeking an unforgettable diving experience, the Philippines offers a wealth of opportunities. Two standout destinations are Cabilao Island and Dauin, both home to unique marine life and diverse dive sites.

Cabilao Island:

To reach Cabilao Island, you can fly to either Cebu/Mactan International Airport or Tagbilaran domestic airport in Bohol. From there, follow these steps:

  1. Take a private taxi or vehicle to the ferry port (approximately 30 minutes from Cebu, or 1.5 hours from Tagbilaran).
  2. Take a ferry to Tagbilaran if arriving at Cebu first (about 2 hours).
  3. Travel by private vehicle to the ferry port for Cabilao Island (approximately 1.5 hours).
  4. Then take a boat to Cabilao Island.

Once on the island, you can choose to stay at either Sea Explorers Cabilao or Pura Vida Cabilao Resort. Pura Vida, a small, family-run resort, offers sea-view bungalows equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and mosquito nets. Sea Explorers Cabilao, another well-known diving resort, provides scuba diving packages and accommodations.

Diving in Cabilao:

Cabilao is known for its pygmy seahorses, critters, and corals. Dive sites around the island offer a chance to encounter various marine life, including unique species of pygmy seahorses. Special day trips to Balicasag Island, Pangangan Island, and Sandingan are also available.

Dauin:

Dauin, located in the island of Negros, is another must-visit destination for divers. To get there, follow these steps:

  1. Fly to Cebu International Airport.
  2. Travel by car to Liloan, Santander pier, then take a fast ferry to reach Santander Pier to Sibulan, Negros.
  3. From there, take a 1-hour car ride to Pura Vida Beach Resort. Alternatively, you can fly to Dumaguete Airport and take a 1-hour car ride straight to Pura Vida Beach Resort.

Diving in Dauin:

Dauin is famous for world-class muck diving in dark brown sand, offering a chance to spot various marine life such as pygmy seahorses, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, and more. Day trips to Apo Island, Siquijor, and special day trips to Sumilon Island are also available.

Accommodation in Dauin:

Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort in Dauin offers 27 rooms surrounded by a tropical garden with various room categories. Vida Homes Condo Resort, a condo resort with 14 apartments, is another option, offering easy access to the beachfront.

Dive Centers and Partners:

Sea Explorers, a well-known dive operator in the Philippines, has partnered with various dive centers and resorts across the country, including Sea Explorers Malapascua, Ocean Vida Beach And Dive Resort, Buena Vida Resort & Spa, and Sea Explorers Sipalay.

Payments and Transfers:

Payments can be made in cash, credit card, or via PayPal. Transfers to and from various destinations in the Philippines are available with Sea Explorers, with prices per person for double transfers.

Note: It is recommended to arrange private transfers and check with the resorts for the best way to reach them, especially to coordinate boat transfers from the mainland to Cabilao Island and Dauin.

Unique Marine Life:

The Philippines is home to a diverse range of marine life, including thresher sharks, manta rays, devil rays, whitetip sharks, hammerheads, and more. Malapascua Island, known for its unique dive site Monad Shoal with regular sightings of thresher sharks, is another standout destination.

Sipalay:

Sipalay, a peaceful beach town in Negros Occidental, offers colorful reefs, dramatic drop-offs, and fascinating wrecks. To reach Sipalay, you can fly to Bacolod-Silay or Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport and then take a bus.

Electricity:

The electricity in the Philippines is 220v. Extra charges apply for complete rental gear (without dive computer) and Nitrox 32%.

References:

[1] Most travelers prefer private vehicles for the land transfers due to convenience and time savings, as public transport can be time-consuming and unpredictable.

[2] Both Sea Explorers and Pura Vida Cabilao are diving resorts on Cabilao Island. Pura Vida is described as a small, family-run resort on a clifftop with sea-view bungalows equipped with amenities such as air conditioning (extra charge), Wi-Fi, and mosquito nets. Sea Explorers Cabilao is another well-known diving resort on the island offering scuba diving packages and accommodations.

[3] Languages supported by Sea Explorers include English, French, German, and Japanese.

[4] Sea Explorers has selected different dive centers and resorts as partners all over the Philippines.

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