4. Dive spots in Apo Island
Apo Island is rated
as one of the Top 10
dive sites in the
world
5. Dive spots in Apo Island
Coconut Point
With the deepest depth of 25 meters, it generally has a
strong undercurrent which also responsible for pulling
in many kinds of fishes. Its major appeal is the presence
of white reef sharks and fabulous corals like the
Sarcophython and the Dendrophylia. Mamsa Point, on
the other hand, is named after the mamsa fish, the local
name for jack fish which teem in this zone. It has a
depth of 15 meters where a bounty of gorgonians can be
found and other fishes such as groupers, lion fish and
scorpion fish.
6. Dive spots in Apo Island
Rock Point
Rock Point can be reached by a banca or an outrigger
from the mainland. It takes about 15 minutes to get to
this dive site. The diving depth is also 10 meters but this
area is always the brunt of ill weather so a good dive
around here would depend greatly on the weather
conditions. A gentle slope of rocks and corals like the
Tubastrea and the Dendropthva tree corals serve as the
portal. Here other fish types like the triggerfish and
Bumphead Wrasse, black tip and white tip sharks and
some moray eels are also regular visitors.
7. Dive spots in Apo Island
Chapel Point
The best attractions in this dive site are the well
preserved corals and the remarkable amount of fish
existing in the area. Good coral heads, whip corals, soft
corals, sea stars, nudibranches of many varieties, basket
sponges, and gorgonian sea fans are among the coral
treasures. Meanwhile, aquatic creatures like the black
and white snappers, the vlaming’s unicorn fish and the
trumpet fish freely swim around.
8. Dive spots in Apo Island
Apo Island Marine Sanctuary
At the marine sanctuary, both hard and soft corals can
be seen everywhere. Reef fishes also abound in the
area, providing a very interesting point of observation
for all aficionados. Snappers, surgeonfish, damselfish
and wrasses are among the locals in the sanctuary.
Barracudas are aplenty, so are tunas, white tip and black
tip sharks. Giant clams, sea turtles and manta rays are
among the sanctuary’s greatest allure.
9. How to get there
From Dumaguete:
Domestic flights are available daily from Manila to
Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
Travel by land to Zamboanguita from Dumaguete City. From
there, you can take a 35-minute boat ride to Apo Island
Or you can take a bus to Bayawan and get-off at Malatapay
Market. There are also outrigger boats going to Apo Island there.
From Cebu:
Take a direct flight to Cebu International Airport or a domestic
flight from Manila
From Cebu, take a ferry to Dumaguete City (2 ½ hours)
10. Places to stay
Apo Island Beach Resort
Website: www.apoislandresort.com
Liberty Lodge
