amazingly colorful and unusual
photographs.
Thirdly, divers come here just to
enjoy the diversity of the reefs and
marine life, relax in the fine
facilities and enjoy the amenities
and cuisines and friendliness of the
Filipinos.
Diving Summary
Visibility– Depending on the
location and the weather, visibility
can range from 15-150 ft. (5-45m).
Water is generally clear and warm
in most locales.
Water Temperature– The
Philippines has nice warm water,
varying between 23-30°C/73-86°F
depending on the area and season.
Bring- Anywhere from a rash guard
to 3mm wetsuit usually covers
every situation. If weight of luggage
is a problem, most dive operations
have equipment for rent and most
dive shops have a decent selection
of mask/fins/snorkel should you
want to buy your gear upon arrival.
Check ahead and reserve your gear.Weather – You can dive year-round
in the Philippines, but there are
three distinct seasons that affect
dive conditions. December through
March is the northeast monsoon
that can bring strong winds. April
through June is usually dry with
warm days and little wind. July
through November is the southwest
monsoon, which is wet but the
water is warm. Air temperatures
average 25-32°C/78-
90°F with high relative
humidity.Courses– With walls,
currents and wrecks,
it’s a good idea to take
Deep Diver, Drift
Diver and/or Wreck
Diver courses.
Technical diving on
the deep wrecks requires special
training. Many dive centers offer
NITROX certification now and that
opens up diving in special
situations, like extending bottom
times on deeper wrecks or at deep
water cleaning stations. The
Philippines is one of the most active
dive training countries in the world.Giant frogfish