Diving in the underwater paradise of Bohol |
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 The island of Bohol is located in
Central Visayas.
It's approximately 803 km. south of Manila and 79km. southeast
of the island of Cebu. It's oval-shaped dotted with 72 smaller
islets. Bohol is the 10th largest island in the Philippines and
is known for its heritage, white sand beaches and world class dive sites.
Also known as God's little paradise! Bohol is one of the
hottest travel destinations in the Philippines, with it's famous
Chocolate Hills, beautiful water falls, caves and white sandy
beaches with blue crystal waters. Also the cute little Tarsiers,
small monkey like animals native to Bohol. Rich in culture and
heritage with age old churches and landmarks.
Diving in Bohol is all year round. It has some of the best
dive spots in the Philippines, colorful corals and vast range of
beautiful fishes. There's lot's of accredited PADI Dive Resorts
and Shops through out Bohol. You will also find cost effective dive packages that are
of top quality. You can look through the
Visit Bohol online
directory to find out more and also places to stay!
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Please use the map to the right as a visual guide, below you
will see more information about each dive location..
Balicasag Island
• Black Forest
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Heaven
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Rico's Wall
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Rudy's Rock Cabilao Island
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Hammerhead Point
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Light House
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Northwest Point
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Southwest Point Panglao Island
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Alona Beach Sanctuary
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Arco Point
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Doljo Point
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Kalipayan
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Napaling
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Pungtod Wall Pamilacan Island
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Cervera Shoal
• Also known as Snake island |
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BALICASAG ISLAND |
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Known as the best dive site in the Visayas area. The island of
Balicasag is located 10km southwest of Panglao. There is also a
beautiful coral reef that is good for both diving and
snorkelling. With approximately 400 marine sanctuaries on the
southern side. In the sanctuaries you will find Walls, drop-offs
and overhangs. A wide range of marine life can be seen, such as
anemones, crinoids, sponges and feather stars. Divers may also
encounter barracuda, jacks, groupers and batfish. These dive
sites are excellent for photography. |
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Locations: Balicasag Marine Sanctuary
| Fish Sanctuary
| Black Forrest
| Heaven
| Rudy's Rock
| Rico's Wall |
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CABILAO ISLAND |
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Located in the northwest corner of Bohol and can be reached from Alona or from Mactan
Island to the north. The dive sites are depths
between 20 t 50 meters and has some strong currents.
What makes this site so fantastic are the beautiful
coral gardens, crinoids, gorgonians and soft corals.
Also the site Hammerhead Point suggests exactly
that, schools of hammerhead sharks.
A lighthouse can be found in the north-western tip near Hammerhead Point.
Great underwater marine life such as barracuda,
mackerel, wrasses, tuna,
groupers and jacks. In the southern side of the island there is a wall
that descends 40 meters which is good for drift
diving. |
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Locations: Cambakis Point
| Hammerhead
Point | Lighthouse
| Mangrove Dive
| Southwest Point | Northwest |
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PANGLAO ISLAND |
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Known for its white sand beach resorts and crystal
blue waters. Panglao hosts some amazing dive
locations on the south side such as Alona Beach Sanctuary, Kalipayan
and Bohol Beach Club. Providing a beautiful
variety of underwater marine life like lionfish, scorpionfish, batfish,
moray eels and sea snakes. These dive sites are known for
there steep wall and
slopes. After a good days diving its nice to relax back at one of the
world class resorts. |
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Locations: Alona Beach
| Bohol Beach Club Reef
(Arco Point) |
Doljo Beach
& Point | Kalipayan
| Napaling
| Pungtod Wall |
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PAMILACAN ISLAND |
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This islands name means "resting place of mantas".
It's located 3 km east of Balicasag. A marine sanctuary can be found
in the north-western side of the island. On the south of Pamilacan lies the Snake island also known as
Cervera Shoal. This is a sunken island with a sea mount rising to 15 meters.
You can see marine life like butterflyfish, whitetip sharks,
scorpionfish and surgeons there. |
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Locations: Cervera Shoal (Snake Island) |
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