I'm living near Tokyo and can get to most places in S.E. Asia pretty easily. My wife doesn't dive, so I will be going solo. Singapore is by far the cheapest big city to get to. But while I don't want to waste money, having a great time is more important than sticking to a budget. Also convenience is also a factor, if it takes too long or multiple flights to get there, I'm probably out.
I had decided on Puerto Galera. It's not too far from Manila and I had heard pretty good things. But the more I have read, I'm starting to waver on my decision. I like different types of diving and love the macro stuff. But I hear the vis is pretty lousy in PG most of the time?
So now I'm thinking of paying a little extra and spending the whole trip on Malapascua. I went to Moalboal/Bohol/Apo a few years ago and loved it. Cebu was great, but everyone said I need to get to Malapacua as well. Malapascua is definitely better than P.G. right?
I would like to do Sipidan again and stay on the oil rig this time. That is supposed to be great right? This might be a little too expensive though.
And I'm also kicking around places on the east coast of Malaysia. Tioman/Perhentian/Redang.
If anyone has any advice or strong opinions either way about Puerto Galera/Malapascua/etc...I would love to hear about it.
Thanks.
Andy
I had decided on Puerto Galera. It's not too far from Manila and I had heard pretty good things. But the more I have read, I'm starting to waver on my decision. I like different types of diving and love the macro stuff. But I hear the vis is pretty lousy in PG most of the time?
So now I'm thinking of paying a little extra and spending the whole trip on Malapascua. I went to Moalboal/Bohol/Apo a few years ago and loved it. Cebu was great, but everyone said I need to get to Malapacua as well. Malapascua is definitely better than P.G. right?
I would like to do Sipidan again and stay on the oil rig this time. That is supposed to be great right? This might be a little too expensive though.
And I'm also kicking around places on the east coast of Malaysia. Tioman/Perhentian/Redang.
If anyone has any advice or strong opinions either way about Puerto Galera/Malapascua/etc...I would love to hear about it.
Thanks.
Andy