Diving in Palawan (Philippines)- Suggestions?

[iccohen]

Hello All-

First time caller, First time listener (Note I incorrectly posted this in the Intro Forum, thanks for the heads up Headhunter & Overexposed2x). I am a relatively neophyte diver, and I will be heading to The Philippines in 2 days (woo hoo!), and as part of my trip, we will be going to Palawan, where I want to do some diving.

Anyone have suggestions on what to look out for, who they recommend, etc. while I'm there? Long story, but I will have carte blanche to any hotel while there (it's good to know people who know the President of the country)...

Thanks!!!

-Steve

 

[paolov]

Hello All-

Philippines in 2 days (woo hoo!),
Thanks!!!

-Steve

where in palawan are you staying?

 

[paolov]

at this time. typhoons are starting to come in with frequency. Coron would be a good place to stay as it would be sheltered from winds that bring in waves. Small crafts (diving boats - banca and speed boats) are more often than not held at bay when a typhoon is near. But palawan should be spared from such frequency of typhoons.

Try to get a room around Coron, wreck dives!!!

 

[love2godeep]

I think you're already on your way--lucky guy! But I'll answer anyway, in case you logon to the internet from the Philippines.

I love the diving in Palawan. It beats the Caribbean by far, and puts Hawaii clear out of the picture.....

The coral is coming back in El Nido. I've found that even the corals were damaged, El Nido's corals are better than many places' undamaged corals. Check out Miniloc. There are a couple of upscale resorts near El Nido. Here's one:

http://www.resortsphilippines.com/p...iloc_index.html

Coron is great for wrecks. It also has a nice resort:

http://www.resortsphilippines.com/p...dise_index.html

But far better is Coco Loco Island, just off of Roxas. It's incredible. But you won't get 5 star accommodations.

http://www.resortsphilippines.com/p...loco_index.html

The owner of the dive op at Coco Loco has a liveaboard you can take to Tubbataha Reefs. Virgin diving with a lot of large pelagics. They can only go a few months of the year, April-June, I think.

http://www.palawan-yacht-charter.com/trips/cruises.html

If money is no object, try this place:
http://www.resortspalawan.com/

Enjoy!
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[415Gem]

I think you're already on your way--lucky guy! But I'll answer anyway, in case you logon to the internet from the Philippines.

I love the diving in Palawan. It beats the Caribbean by far, and puts Hawaii clear out of the picture.....

The coral is coming back in El Nido. I've found that even the corals were damaged, El Nido's corals are better than many places' undamaged corals. Check out Miniloc. There are a couple of upscale resorts near El Nido. Here's one:

http://www.resortsphilippines.com/p...iloc_index.html

Coron is great for wrecks. It also has a nice resort:

http://www.resortsphilippines.com/p...dise_index.html

But far better is Coco Loco Island, just off of Roxas. It's incredible. But you won't get 5 star accommodations.

http://www.resortsphilippines.com/p...loco_index.html

The owner of the dive op at Coco Loco has a liveaboard you can take to Tubbataha Reefs. Virgin diving with a lot of large pelagics. They can only go a few months of the year, April-June, I think.

http://www.palawan-yacht-charter.com/trips/cruises.html

If money is no object, try this place:
http://www.resortspalawan.com/

Enjoy!
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L2GD

Really looking foward to that trip I really need to take. SB is so great cause that is what the interenet should be. Sharing info. Great tips. I will to go to Roxas and Tabbataha. All it takes is one giant stride. 415Gem

 

[paolov]

I will to go to Roxas and Tabbataha. All it takes is one giant stride. 415Gem

Tubbataha is now closed for the season. it would be open by january 2005