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Manila, Philippines
Use Manila as your arrival gateway — stay near Makati or BGC for easy access to food and transport. Grab a quick meal at Poblacion before your onward flight the next morning. No diving here, just logistics.
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Coron, Philippines
Coron is world-famous for its WWII Japanese shipwreck dives — the Okikawa Maru and Irako are unmissable. Between dives, explore the stunning Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon. Book a dive package with Discovery Divers or Sea Dive Resort for top-notch guiding.
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El Nido, Philippines
El Nido offers dramatic limestone karst scenery above and below the water, with excellent reef dives around the Bacuit Archipelago. Dive sites like Shark Cave and Dilumacad Tunnel are highlights. Take a break from diving with a island-hopping Tour A for the famous Big Lagoon.
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Puerto Princesa, Philippines
A quick transit stop in Palawan's capital — use it to catch a flight south toward Tubbataha or connect to the Visayas. Try the local tamilok (woodworm) if you're feeling adventurous at the Kinabuchs restaurant. The Underground River is nearby if you have spare time.
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Moalboal, Philippines
Moalboal on Cebu's southwest coast is famous for its massive sardine run — millions of fish just meters from shore, no boat needed. Pescador Island offers stunning wall dives and frequent sea turtle sightings. Stay at one of the beachfront dive resorts on Panagsama Beach for easy access.
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Dumaguete, Philippines
Dumaguete is the jump-off point for Dauin's incredible muck diving, where you'll find rare critters like frogfish, nudibranchs, and ghost pipefish. Nearby Apo Island is a marine sanctuary with exceptional reef health and friendly sea turtles. Stroll the Rizal Boulevard promenade at sunset and eat fresh seafood by the water.
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Bohol, Philippines
Balicasag Island off Bohol is one of the Philippines' top dive sites, with dramatic walls, barracuda schools, and resident sea turtles. On land, don't miss the famous Chocolate Hills and the tiny tarsiers at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary. Base yourself in Panglao for the best beach and dive resort options.