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I am looking for 4-9 other divers to go together to Philippines. Here I write about diving resort and at the end of this article you see the price and other details if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me! The Philippines has what divers are looking for: the best marine life with over 2,500 species of fish and 450 species of hard corals, thanks to the country’s location, right smack in the middle of the coral triangle — that wonderful place on this planet that withstood the Ice Age and now holds the world’s center of marine biodiversity. 2,500 species compared to Australia’s 1,500, and Hawaii’s 460. The country has 18,000 kilometers of shoreline, and 27,000 square kilometers of coral reefs.
Dive Sites: M/V Alma Jane (depth 30 meters) In 2003, a 30 meter long cargo vessel was sunk on purpose on the west side of Sabang beach. Beautiful hard and soft corals grow there now and a large variety of fish life has settled there already. You can see Bat fish, Sweet lips, Groupers and Jack fish there, as well as Frog and Scorpion fish. Due to it’s depth it is an ideal spot for Nitrox diving. Hole in the wall (depth 12 meters) This is a very nice multi level dive, that starts at the coral slope of Escarcio, and leads you to the “Hole in the Wall”, a swim through a small coral wall. Here you can find a wide range of underwater fauna and flora. Many feather stars, tube worms and soft corals feed there in the current. Schools of Drummers and Snappers, Jacks and Tunas, and if you’re lucky, turtles and octopus can be found here. Canyons ( depth 30 meters) Canyons is mostly a drift dive that starts at “Hole in the Wall“ and ends with 3 canyonesque valleys. Here you can find shelter from the current. The Canyons are covered with countless hard and soft corals in a variety of colors. Moray eels and lots of small reef fish reside in the nooks and crannies. Underneath big fan corals, different species of Sweet lips and Batfish are hiding just out of view. If you look to the surface, you will see schools of Snapper, Trevallies and tunas hunting in the current. Canyons is a really thrilling dive that ends at an ancient anchor after the 3rd canyon, where you then start your blue water ascend. Manila Channel (depth 5 to 18 meters)
The Manila Channel is the channel between Medio and Paniquian Islands. The dive begins in shallow water on a beautiful reef with hard and soft corals and hundreds of small fish. Then you drift into the channel with the flood tide of Verde Passage.
LaLaguna Point (depth 3 to 18 meters) Located close to the white beach of Big Lalaguna. A very nice reef with plate and stag horn corals living in harmony with many species of small fish. Sole fish and stargazers can be seen during night dives. Sabang Wrecks (depth 18 meters) On a sandy bottom lay the wooden hull of a Vietnamese fishing boat which is covered with aquatic life. You will find yourself surrounded by damsel fish and bigger fish like bat and surgeon fish. Close to the wreck is a steel hull of a 12m sail boat that was submerged by a dive shop to create a new wreck site. Both wrecks are great for night dives.
Shark Caves (depth 25 to 30 meters) The Shark Caves are located east of Escarceo Point. In the first cave at 25m you can find white tip reef sharks resting during daytime. Further down is a second smaller cave where spotted sweet lips and blue spotted rays can be found.
Sinandigan Wall (depth 10 to 30 meters) Located at the southern edge of Escarceo Point. This is a real wall going down to 30 meters with all kinds of corals and at least seven different varieties of nudibranches as well as plenty of larger fish. It is a perfect place for multi-level diving.
Verde Island (depth 5 to 60 meters) This wonderful island is located in the middle of the channel between Luzon and Mindoro. There are many beautiful dive sites around the island. You will find beautiful walls with hard and soft corals, sponges and a rich diversity of fish. xxx
Details: The price under is extra for groups. The direct flight possibility from Europe is with KLM Airlines possible. When I will find a group of 4-9 divers than I will organize everything. Time that you need for this adventure is 14days! Any questions? Than contact me! 12 nights in our Superior Deluxe room (double occupancy) Breakfast 9 days of diving, 4 boat dives per day 1 dive per day can be a night dive Equipment rental Private Transfer Manila airport (NAIA) - Mermaid - Manila USD 1,200 per person USD 1,480 per person (single occupancy)
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