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The Philippines: A Diver’s Dream Destination
With over 7,000 islands surrounded by one of the richest marine environments in the world, the Philippines promises a spectacular diving holiday.
Forming the tip of the Coral Triangle, these waters are unmatched as the global centre of marine biodiversity and are home to many thousands of fish and coral species. Discover historic wrecks, plentiful macro life, dramatic wall dives, turtles, mantas, sharks and whale sharks. Due to its outstanding range of diving and incredible natural beauty, the Southeast Asian paradise of the Philippines is now firmly established as a top dive destination for UK divers.
Mantas, Macro and Marine Sanctuaries
The Philippines is ideal for twin centre stays due to its geography and diversity. Encounter elusive thresher sharks at Malapascua, hunt for critters in Dumaguete and Dauin, explore Apo Reef and Verde Island in Mindoro and drift over stunning coral gardens and plunging walls in Bohol.
The Philippines has something for everyone: offering beginners protected bays and shallow reefs, whilst more advanced divers are also well catered for with dramatic drop-offs and historical wrecks.
Coron: Encounter the Japanese Fleet
Coron Bay, just north of Palawan, is one of the world’s finest wreck diving destinations, featuring an entire Japanese fleet sunk by American forces in 1944.
- Apo Reef: famous for its dramatic drop-offs down to 400 metres, teeming with marine life and good chance of pelagics
- Dramatic limestone cliffs, thermal lakes and underwater caves
Anilao: the Heart of the Coral Triangle
- Rich in marine life and coral
- Macro diving: great for photographers
- Sheltered bays, little current and great visibility
Dumaguete: a Photographer’s Paradise
- Attractive beaches: dark/black sands – ideal for macro spotting
- Apo Island: dedicated marine sanctuary with dramatic wall diving and an abundance of marine life
Malapascua: the Best Place on Earth for Thresher Sharks!
Surrounded by white sandy beaches, the tiny island of Malapascua has gained a reputation for thresher shark sightings. Numerous other sharks can also be seen, as well as mantas.
- Wall diving, wreck diving, macro diving
- Unlimited boat diving packages
Puerto Galera: the Coral Triangle and Much More…
Located just 3.5 hours south of Manila, Puerto Galera’s stunning marine park offers some of the most accessible diving in the Philippines.
- Macro diving: great for photographers
- Verde Island: dramatic reef and wall diving
- Pelagic sightings
Bohol: Combine Tranquillity with World-Class Diving
A tropical haven of natural beauty, with pristine beaches and colourful dive sites for both divers and snorkelers to enjoy.
- Pelagic sightings
- Balicasag Island offers dramatic wall diving
- A rich biodiversity of marine life
Combining the renowned Filipino hospitality with a true melting pot of cultures, when you visit the Philippines an unforgettable diving holiday awaits.
Regaldive offer land-based trips and liveaboards in the Philippines. To find out more, call the Regaldive team on 01353 659999, or visit Diving in the Philippines.
Marine Life & Conservation
Steve Backshall to headline Shark Trust’s flagship event: For the Love of Sharks
Join a host of amazing, shark loving, speakers including Steve Backshall and the Shark Trust team for an evening celebrating shark conservation at the Royal Geographical Society in London this November.
Date: 29th November 2024
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Royal Geographical Society, London
Tickets: https://www.sharktrust.org/Event/flos24
The event will be a celebration of all things shark. Those lucky enough to get hold of tickets will hear from engaging guest speakers with a passion for sharks.
The line-up includes (*subject to change if unforeseen circumstances arise)
Steve Backshall: One of television’s busiest presenters, BAFTA award-winning wildlife expert Steve has been passionate about the wild world ever since he was young.
Steve’s impressive TV career has taken him all around the world, investigating a wide array of species and environments. Steve has filmed over 100 hours of children’s wildlife programmes with the BAFTA award winning Deadly 60 franchise and recently, with Sky Nature, for his new series ‘Whale with Steve Backshall’. He has been a patron for the Shark Trust for 10 years.
Simon Rogerson: is a photojournalist specialising in natural history, diving and the sea.
He is editor of SCUBA magazine, the official journal of the British Sub-Aqua Club. Simon started his career as a crime reporter but gravitated towards his ‘less depressing’ interest in underwater exploration, joining the staff of DIVE magazine in 1999. In 2005 he was named ‘Editor of the Year’ in the PPA’s Independent Publishing Awards. Simon also works as a freelance writer, contributing frequently to the Sunday Times and Telegraph, in addition to BBC Wildlife, Esquire, and a host of international diving magazines. He is the author of a book, Dive Red Sea, published by Ultimate Sports. Now based in Berkshire, Simon has been a Patron of the Shark Trust for 20 years.
More speakers to be announced soon. Head to the Shark Trust website to learn more.
The evening will also allow guests the final chance to see the Oceanic 31, shark art exhibition. Some of the artwork will be auctioned/raffled at the event, while the rest will be auctioned online to raise money for the Shark Trust Oceanic Programme.
For the Love of Sharks is an evening with something for everyone who is interested and fascinated by sharks. Join the Shark Trust, their Patrons, Trustees and Staff, along with a host of supporters for this celebration of shark conservation.
For more information or to buy a ticket: https://www.sharktrust.org/Event/flos24
Dive Worldwide has recently introduced Kenya to its portfolio of dive destinations, making it a new must-visit for divers. The company has chosen Temple Point Resort, located in Watamu, a small town on Kenya’s Indian Ocean Coast. The resort embodies the spirit of Kenya, with thatched roof buildings and bright white interiors, complemented with local art. The Creek Deluxe rooms enjoy a creek view and sunset vistas, whilst Boutique Garden rooms offer peace nestled in lush greenery.
An abundance of activities such as golf, stand up paddleboarding and kite surfing await those looking for action; while those in search of rejuvenation may partake in a range of yoga classes, or indulge in the spa. Spend evenings dining poolside dining or lazing in hammocks suspended over the creek; there is no detail missed at Temple Point.
The waters surrounding Temple Point Resort are bustling with life, however, there is also an opportunity to explore on dry land. Tsavo National Park is close enough for a day safari, allowing guests to double up on the wildlife experiences Kenya has to offer, from elephants to whale sharks.
Suggested Dive Itinerary: Dive and Discover Kenya
Embark on an adventure to one of Africa’s finest marine parks, Watamu, the first of its kind in the continent. Created in 1968, Watamu offers excellent diving and snorkelling for those of all experience levels. Lively coral reefs and the surrounding waters are home to over 1,000 species of fish, devil rays, mantas, whale sharks, dolphins and turtles.
DEAL: Stay 12 nights for the price of 10 at Temple Point Resort
Price: Dive and Discover Kenya now costs £2295pp, saving £150 per person. Including international flights from the UK, 12 nights’ B&B (for the price of 10), transfers, 5 days, 10 dive pack, tanks and weights. Based on travel in September ONLY. https://www.diveworldwide.com/trip-ideas/dive-discover-kenya#details
For more information visit: diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302 087
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