interesting wide angle spots.

D

ivers get to this area a couple
of ways and there is some
driving and flying involved.
International flights can arrive at
both Manila and Cebu.
There are a number of ferry services
from Cebu to Leyte. Contact your
resort to check the schedule of
ferries as they can change
seasonally and without notice.
Usually transfers by car from Leyte
ferry terminals in Bato, Hilongos,
Ormoc or Maasin can be made.
From Manila, a number of flights
are available to Tacloban, Leyte,
(TAC) pretty much daily. From
Tacloban to most dive areas by car
then takes about three hours.
From Bohol, ferries are available

from Ubay, Bohol, to Bato and

Hilongos in Leyte. The land transfer

from Maasin then takes around 45

minutes.

Not all operators take part in the

reef restoration and marine preserve

programs. Those who do plant and

grow live corals on the reefs. They

do this work with the help of the

local marine biologists. Ask as they

allow guest divers to help so divers

can give back to Mother Ocean.

Leyte is a big area and there are

parks, beaches and waterfalls for

people to visit if not just there for

diving. Padre Burgos town is the

jump-off point because of its

concentration of dive shops and

lodging facilities. Check Napantao

Marine Protected Area sanctuary.

Juvenile whale shark