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Yes I will be there after a few days in Panglao. Staying at Tepanee and diving with Sea Explorers.

True to form, I'll tag on my review to this one. I stayed at Mikes for 3 nights. Very comfortable room (AC room). As some reports state, the AC is a bit loud. Didn't really bother me much, but it is an older unit. Very nice pool. I didn't eat here (at at Finbar, Soga, Frontemare, and...

I just finished 4 days diving in Moalboal. I stayed a bit out of town at Kasai. I probably would not have picked it on my own, as it is a bit more pricey than most places, but it is also very nice and quiet. I walked into 'town' a couple times for dinner (25min walk or could have arranged for...

MUCH better snorkel places were not in Asia, but in the Carib. I can't honestly recall snorkeling in SE Asia - I come here to dive, and I come without my wife (who snorkels but doesn't dive) so I probably almost never snorkel in Asia. But why I say it is not exciting is based on how deep the...

I am in Camiguin right now - just finished 3 days diving and I will spend my last full day tomorrow renting a motorbike to tour around. It seems I am a bit early in the season here - weather has been a bit rainy, and water temp is still cold (24-26) and vis is low (~15M). The DM said late May...

For those curious, I did not have to pass through customs or purchase any transit visa. I had a checked bag that was checked through to SIN and I did not have to retreive it. We went to the transit desk where they checked my ticket, and we then went through an X-Ray and passport check into the...

I did not realize this thread was 10yrs old when I posted on it... but might as well revive it. I am not going during Easter, it is a 2wks later, but still 4 days over a weekend so it is busy. But I did find lodging but they dive ops are quite busy. The likley lodging (Tapnee) uses Thresher...

Yes, I read that. From what I can tell, I have to get a $10USD transit visa. Just looking to see if anyone has recent experience with this to confirm.

Can anyone tell me about the requirement for visa for Bali. I am flying from Australia to Singapore on Jetstar with an 8hr layover in Bali. My wife and I have one checked bag, but Jetstay "said" it would be checked thru to Singapore. We have no need/desire to leave the airport. In some...

Can anyone comment on Little Mermaid for lodging? I would probably try to dive with Sea Explorers next door if possible, but the resorts associated with S.E. are booked unless I book the most expensive rooms and even then have to switch rooms. So staying at L. Mermaid would be <1/2 the cost...

I'm staying at Kasai in a few weeks. Well recommended my by buddy.

Does anyone know of a storage facility near the airport that might be more reasonable for long-term (~28days) for storing a bag. Its not a big bag - ~10KG duffle - but it would be >$100USD for the airport storage. Perhaps a hotel that would store for me (I do need a hotel for the first and...

I have plenty of time - I am not worried at all about connections. I only have one longer ferry (from Dauin to Panglao) and all day for that transit (a non-dive day). I will fly from CEB to Camiguin - staying at Volcan. And then fly back to CEB and meet my friend there who lives there and we...

Just updating for those following as my plans are almost set. Starting 5 nites on Camiguin Island. Lesser known it seems, but maybe a hidden gem and beautiful island. At least one day will just be exploring and hiking. Then to Moalboal for 4 dive days. From there down to Santander for 4...

Nice detailed review. I am booking my trip which will include 5 days in Dauin. My agent recommended Mikes, which is a bit more expensive lodging, but a more boutique place. When I suggested I would like to go more budget she said BongoBongo would be the only other place she recommends. Its...

Working a bit more, I need to have an idea how long to dive each area. IF I went to Malapascua, how many days should I plan? Seems like it takes a little effort to get there (and it is pretty much all backtracking to/from Cebu City for me) so maybe spending 5 dive days?? Seems like beyond...

Thanks for the suggestions - I'll see how that works out with his plans. There may need to be some redundant travel due to his availability and what we can book, but overall plan 1 or 2 is my hope, tho I also hope to add in Malapascua somewhere. 3wks can slip if Im having fun and have a good...

I did the LOB to Tubbataha on my last trip so won't do it this time. Same with Coron - tho I 'may' tack on some time in PG/Anilao at the end if I'm not 'dived out' and it makes sense. Sipalay had not crossed my radar. Yes both Malapascua and Southern Leyte are isolated but they are also high...

Hey all, While this is of course asked often (even a current thread with similar options - which I am of course following) - my guidelines are different and I didn't want to hyjack someones post... SOOO: Planning ~3wks trip to dive Philippines starting late March. I'll (likely) fly from...

I've had them tell me the flight would be 2hrs late, so then I go to get a snack and 20min later come back and barely make it onto the plane that showed up and quickly boarded. Works great when they work, but the Lion Air consortium cares not about you.