Philippines Trip Report

[diveguide.com]

I was invited to join the Expolorer Fleets, Borneo Explorer for their week long Visayan trip. This trip covers the hotspots of Cebu, Malapasqua Island, Moalboal, Dumaguete, Apo Island and Bohol. Well........ the first dive of the trip, a morning dive was in Malapasqua and lucky enough enjoyed seeing a Thresher Shark for the first time in my life. I could have packed up and gone home happy.

The food on this trip was delicious and plentiful, a nice mix of asian and western dishes. The Philippines has wonderful fruit and are enjoyed during meals. I find the Mangos of the Philippines maybe the best in the world. Warm towels are provided after every dive. During this trip you have the ability to see many things like Whale Sharks, Thresher Sharks, White Reef Tip Sharks, Frog Fish (BFFF), Lion Fish, Scorpian Fish, Eels, Rays, Mandarin Fish courting and mating at sunset, Nudibranchs and lots of macro too.

I can honestly recommend this trip to people who want to dive the Philippines and see some of the best diving the Central Visayas offers.

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Mabuhay,
Jamie Connor - Owner Diveguide.com

 

[cim72lando]

Which island gave you the most enjoyable dives and why?

 

[diveguide.com]

One island is not better than the other. Cebu and all islands around Cebu have world class diving.

 

[cim72lando]

What are your impressions of the Borneo Explorer?

 

[diveguide.com]

Boat could use a bit of work, but very enjoyable and interesting side dive decks. Food, staff and diving was excellent.

 

[girellator]

When did you go there??

 

[boljakool]

glad to know that you had fun here! do come back for more.

cheers!

 

[bill22]

I dived Tubbataha earlier this year onboard the Borneo Explorer and really enjoyed it. I concur... the food and staff were excellent!