Snorkeling Philippines in March

[superguro]

Hello everyone, I hope you can help me
I am going to the Philippines in March to snorkel for three weeks, and am wondering where to go. Where are the best places to snorkel from shore and where from a boat? Where has the best conditions for snorkeling (the best visibility, the calmest waters), and where has the most interesting marine life and corals, seen from a snorkelers perspective? And where should I avoid? I appreciate all pointers!

I am starting my trip in Coron/Busuanga, but have an open intinerary after that.

I have previously snorkeled in Egypt (wonderful: Ras Mohammed and Ras Umm Sid in 2003), Thailand (Not more than OK: Koh Tao in February 2004, various sites), Tobago (Arnos Vale in 2008, not more than OK, but saw turtles, which was great!) and Honduras in February 2009 (wonderful, particularly Cayos Cochinos was incredible: great marine life and healthy coral, although not as great visibility as normal due to heavy rainfall on the mainland.)

Thanks

(I have also posted this in the Philippines-forum).

 

[MichiganScott]

Sorry, this is going to be useless to you but I have to say, PI is great snorkeling! I was there in the mid 80's while in the USMC, and unfortunately I cannot remember where or how many places I went but every time I did I had a blast, and saw a lot of interesting animal life, and there is sooo much water, just be VERY cautious as the sanitation isn't the greatest and if you ingest.... well let’s say you'll spend the rest of your time um... not snorkeling.

 

[superguro]

Thanks, good to know

 

[freedomone]

When you go to Philippines I recommend that you go to Aurora, Quezon. More info here.

Aurora, Philippines -- Snorkeling and Scuba Diving

 

[FreedivingPhilippines]

the center for freediving in the philippines is Moalboal, Cebu now.

just google for freediving philippines

Wolfgang