Bohol & Siquijor diving, Philippines

[Roel123]

Hi,
I'm looking at making a trip to dive at both Bohol & Siqujor Islands. Has anyone dived there before and can give me advice on what dive spots to choose and which dive shops are good? My friends who have traveled there before recommended Valm Divers in Bohol, and this scuba diving centre in Siqujor.

I really want to scuba dive at Balicasag Island, or would it be better to add on a trip to Apo Island instead? Thanks in advance.

 

[Luko]

I really want to scuba dive at Balicasag Island, or would it be better to add on a trip to Apo Island instead? Thanks in advance.

This is below what you'd miss skipping Balicasag, IMO best coral reef/fish school diving in the Visayas and far better than Apo island.

Trip Report - Sogod Bay and Panglao first weeks of May 2023

First part Sogod Bay. People ain't kidding when they say it's a long way to Sogod Bay, at least from Europe. That was first a long but comfortable trip to Singapore on AF, upgraded to Business class, overnight in S'pore hawkers dinner and dim sum breakfast, the SIN-Manila flight with Scoot...

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As for dive operators on Alona, I'm using Philippines Fun divers who could guarantee me dives on Balicasag, I guess Valm who's active on this board would also be able to do that.

 

[Nedster]

Hi, for Balicasag Island it's recommended to book as far as possible in advance. The demand for tickets is huge, and all dive shops are having trouble securing slots. There are many other good options around Panglao, but almost everyone wants to go to Balicasag Island.