Six weeks, where to go?

[ola_gunilla]

Me and my girlfriend are going on a six week trip to the Philippines.
Arriving Cebu on the 21:th of october.

We have been to the Philippines once before and we made some dives on Siqijour, Moalboal and Bohol.
We both are now AOW divers with 200 asia-dives each.

The plan is to make a round trip with a few flights included. (start and end in Cebu)

Any suggestions where to go?
Where to stay? (We usually choose basic places and spend our money under the water)
Dive operators?

Palawan, Negros, Malapasqua?

Any ideas?

 

[jigo]

some of the areas near cebu that offer above average diving are malapascua, dauin/apo island and sogod bay. do a search here for trip reports and recommendations on resorts and dive operators.

 

[ola_gunilla]

Thank you for the answer.

Since we are staying in the Philippines for six weeks the dive spots doesn´t have to be close to Cebu.
Where is the best diving in Phillipines during oct-nov?

 

[h2odragon1]

Moalboal, Bohol both are worth a return. Dumagete would be a good dive stop, as would Palwan, and Coron. I don't know how much Puerto Glaera and Anilao have been affected by the recent storms.
Six weeks? I'm jellous.

 

[gunter.bernert]

Hi Ola,
you should see Busuanga Island if you are 6 weeks in the Philippines. We have great diving and great wrecks, some thing different for sure.
Check out our home page at Discovery Divers: World Class Wreck, Scuba and Technical Diving in Coron Busuanga Palawan Philippines
We have our Dive Centers in Coron and Busuanga, Concepion and can help you to find some budget accommodations.
Would be nice to see you.
Gunter

 

[kosmonooit]

Isnt it true that the more southerly islands of the Phils are less prone to typhoons this time of the year? might bear that in mind, but first check. Cebu is kinda in the middle... How about Gen. Santos area?

 

[chip104]

for six weeks, you have lots to choose from. I would try hit up Sogod Bay (potential for whalesharks in Nov), Coron, Puerto Galera, Anilao, Dumaguete/Apo to get a nice mix of diving. If you like the relatively quieter places, you can also check out General Santos.

What's your budget?

 

[ola_gunilla]

Our budget?

We don´t want to stay at any fancy luxury resort paying 100$ / night...
I guess a fan bungalow for around 1000-1500 peso/night is what we´re looking for.

We can pay a little extra for the diving, if the diving is good...

If we would like to go to Coron we have to take a flight: cebu-manila-busuanga, right?
Anyone have a nice and cheap place to stay at in Dauin?
Sogod Bay sounds good, would be nice to se a whaleshark again...(it´s almost ten years since our first and last time)

//OLA

 

[gunter.bernert]

Hi Ola,

yes, Cebu Pacific, PAL express and Zest air are flying daily from Manila to Coron. Flights start at 10-20 US if you book early.
Accommodation in Coron and Busuanga are easy at 15-25 US per night.
Check out our home page for more details.

 

[Bubble Junky]

Check out Thresher Shark Divers on Malapascua.....