Dive sites in Mindanao
On Camiguin, a volcanic island off the northern coast of Mindanao, the dive boat of a base located directly opposite White Island departs from the resort. The boat rides to White Island, Old Vulcano and the Sunken Cemetery are short, while Mantigue Island is a day trip. The regional tourism authority calls Samal in the Gulf of Davao its most important diving destination, where the Pearl Farm Wrecks, two Japanese ships from the Second World War, lie. Siargao in the northeast has been protected along with the surrounding islands and sea since 1996. From General Luna, a base takes you out by boat, also to the Blue Cathedral cave on the Pacific side, which is open only to experienced divers.
This booklet is for the days spent in the water. At the beginning, a map shows all the dive sites. Each dive site lists the port from which the boat departs, along with the travel time, or the house reef where you enter the water from the shore. A table at the end of the chapter lists the remaining dive sites. What conditions and winds to expect throughout the year and which regulations apply are explained in the chapter Diving in Mindanao. Typical species are shown with an actual photograph and their season.
You will receive an A5-format PDF that you can read on your phone or tablet while on the go and print as a booklet at home.