12/3/11 Sumilon Island pics

[Gilligan]

This was a 3 tank dive trip by banca boat from Alona Beach, Bohol to Sumilon Island, Cebu

On the third dive with strong current we passed over a large area with several 10 to 15 foot diameter saucer like depressions in the sandy bottom. Swimming above the depressions were pairs of largeTrigger Fish. Unlike Titan Triggers these did not attack but were agitated at our presence. No doubt they were mated pairs and the males were guarding eggs.

Tasseled Scorpionfish waiting for its next victim.

Hawkfish blending in with a sponge

Sumilon Island, Cebu

The boat ride back to Alona Beach

 

[girellator]

Congratulations Jim for your beautiful pictures :blinking:

 

[clgsamson]

How much did it cost, Jim?

 

[Gilligan]

How much did it cost, Jim?

The dive rates were whatever each guest or non-guest pay for their dives or room/dive package. No additional dive costs. Extra charges were for fuel and that was based on the number of passengers. I believe it came out to 750 Pesos. There was a 200 Pesos sanctuary fee. There may also have been a 200 Pesos camera fee the boatman told my gf about. I have to verify that. Two employees from the Municipality of Oslob came aboard to collect the fees while we were diving. It was about a 2 hour boat ride each way.

 

[Gilligan]

Congratulations Jim for your beautiful pictures :blinking:

Thank you.

 

[triggerman365]

Thanks, great pics as always.

 

[Ambit Energy]

Sorry, but I really had a doubt on those pictures....

Is it real?......




:mooner:
John Galt
Ambit Energy , Sales Consultant
St. Louis, Missouri

 

[caymaniac]

That looks beautiful and it was quite a ride, I know I would have enjoyed a trip like that. Thanks for sharing the photos

 

[caymaniac]

The dive rates were whatever each guest or non-guest pay for their dives or room/dive package. No additional dive costs. Extra charges were for fuel and that was based on the number of passengers. I believe it came out to 750 Pesos. There was a 200 Pesos sanctuary fee. There may also have been a 200 Pesos camera fee the boatman told my gf about. I have to verify that. Two employees from the Municipality of Oslob came aboard to collect the fees while we were diving. It was about a 2 hour boat ride each way.

What does this mean in US dollars ?

 

[Gilligan]

The exchange rate fluctuates in the 43 Pesos per dollar range.