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Water is always cold in Jan and Feb but the vis has been really terrible this yr. Effect of El Nino? Anyway, I am going for my first dive in PG since arriving three days ago.
I do not think Anilao will be any better so your obvious choice is Visayas but I have no idea what the conditions are like over there.
If you prefer a slightly off the beaten track then Southern Leyte is my suggestion. And if you want to see the thrasher shark then Malapascus is THE place. Lunar New Year is just around the corner(10th Feb) and many resorts are in big demand.
Good luck.
Water is always cold in Jan and Feb but the vis has been really terrible this yr. Effect of El Nino? Anyway, I am going for my first dive in PG since arriving three days ago.
I do not think Anilao will be any better so your obvious choice is Visayas but I have no idea what the conditions are like over there.
If you prefer a slightly off the beaten track then Southern Leyte is my suggestion. And if you want to see the thrasher shark then Malapascus is THE place. Lunar New Year is just around the corner(10th Feb) and many resorts are in big demand.
Good luck.
Currently in Dauin.
Had our first dives yesterday. This is our first time here so not sure what the viz is normally, but currently it’s about 5-10 metres max. We’re seeing a bit less of macro than I expected (last dive we saw 4 nudies and a small seahorse, but that was the worst till now).
Others went to Apo Reef yesterday and complained about the viz there - we’re going tomorrow, if you want I can come back with an update?
I admit I’m regretting a bit that I booked 9 nights here… still searching for the flamboyant cuttlefish that everyone says is so common here this time of year.
Had our first dives yesterday. This is our first time here so not sure what the viz is normally, but currently it’s about 5-10 metres max. We’re seeing a bit less of macro than I expected (last dive we saw 4 nudies and a small seahorse, but that was the worst till now).
Others went to Apo Reef yesterday and complained about the viz there - we’re going tomorrow, if you want I can come back with an update?
I admit I’m regretting a bit that I booked 9 nights here… still searching for the flamboyant cuttlefish that everyone says is so common here this time of year.
eagleray180
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January - May are typically the best weather and vis to dive the wrecks of Subic Bay and this year is no exception. Currently the weather is excellent and a balmy 31C/88F. Reports from one local shop is good visibilities overall throughout the bay (8m+) with the exception of the USS New York which has been a bit dusty the last few days. (however that can change to better or worse with the tides and ship traffic)
Thanks, will look into Subic, hadn’t even thought about that site. Thanks
eagleray180
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Easy to get to from PG and no flights involved. You want to stay in Barrio Barretto. There are a lot of hotels, however it will be busier due to the holiday. I can recommend Mango's Dive Center - Mangos Dive Center - Subic Bay, Philippines. Lots of night life and restaurants in a small, walkable area. Super Bowl kick off is Monday the 12th at 7:30am. Will be on screen at the Green Room and Harleys.
There is also a point-to-point (sort of
) Victory Liner bus to Clark Airport from the Olongapo bus terminal if you want to explore another destination in the PI after a few days diving the bay.Similar threads
