Liveaboards- There are currently
many liveaboards operating around
the Philippines and their popularity
seems to be growing with new
routes and venues being offered
every season. It pays to do a bit of
research to see if the liveaboard trip
you envision is actually the one
being offered. Some can be quite
luxurious while others can just be a
notch above camping.
The liveaboards provide a very
convenient way to see the far away
sites and visit the diverse natural
parks like Apo Reef and Tubbataha.
A liveaboard trip is highly
recommended for the hard-core
diver who wants to see a lot of the
Philippines’ undersea world. They
normally offer the usual dive until
you drop agenda of three or four
daytime dives and a night dive
interspersed with ample meals and
naps. Food can be varied and very
good, featuring both international
and some savory local specialties.
Check with your operator to see if
any extras are offered like free
NITROX, airport transfers and that
sort of perk. Do a bit of research to
find the best fit for you and what
you want both above and below the
water.Snorkeling- Most of the popular
reef diving destinations also have
good house reefs and shallow bays
that offer snorkelers a place to
spend long hours enjoying the reef
and its inhabitants. As the water
here is normally very clear,
especially at morning high tide, and
shore access is easy at many
beachside resorts, snorkeling is a
very popular pastime.
Many local people come to the
venues with their families,
especially on weekends, just for theLiveaboard briefing