The Philippines is located in Southeast Asia and officially consists of 7,641 islands, of which about 900 are inhabited. For those looking for beaches with diving and snorkeling-friendly waters, this is an extraordinary destination. The country's capital, Manila, is the largest city and the most natural airport to arrive at, along with Cebu.

In addition to fantastic diving, the country also has magnificent landscapes with terraced farms, mountains and volcanoes, dense jungle and white-sand beaches. There are many exciting destinations to choose from and the diving is varied depending on which part of the country you visit.

The people are friendly, the prices are reasonable and the food is good. The food culture is developing and becoming more and more international but often with a Filipino touch. The Philippines is culturally different from other countries in Asia due to its clear heritage from the time as a Spanish colony.

This is evident in buildings, names, religion and language. Many speak relatively good or very good English. There are over 100 different languages ​​and even more dialects that can differ greatly between different parts of the country. Tagalog is the common language in the Philippines.

How much does a diving trip to the Philippines cost?

The Philippines is normally very affordable but answering exactly what it costs is difficult to answer. It is normally possible to put together trips from between 25-35 000 SEK / person and upwards including flights, accommodation, transfers and diving but can vary a lot. Several factors that affect you can find here on our pageThe best thing to do is to contact us at Scuba Travel and ask for a free proposal for more details and a more accurate price for your diving trip to the Philippines.

When is the best time to go to the Philippines?

Here it is actually in season all year round, but the best diving is normally considered to be from October to June when it is not as hot and humid as during the summer. Some shift in the weather and seasons can sometimes occur. Typical climate:

o Summer, March – May.
o Rainy season, July – November
o Winter, December – February

However, it depends on where in the Philippines you go. Dauin for example has a season and good diving all year round. Tubbataha reefs on the other hand is only accessible a few months each year due to its exposed location out in the Sulu Sea.

What can I see when diving in the Philippines?

Life beneath the surface offers beautiful corals and a rich marine life. Everything from dolphins, whale sharks, manta rays, colorful small fish, nudibranchs, squid, crustaceans, turtles and several shark species to mention a few. Some parts of the country are severely affected by the strong weather systems and winds that occur. They should or can only be visited during selected parts of the year. Other places are year-round destinations and always offer good diving.

The different regions vary in culture, language and diving and there are always areas that are good to dive in. The Philippines is a distinct country for land-based diving although it is entirely possible to go on liveaboard also. Some places can only be experienced with liveaboard.

Animals and nature

The Philippines is known for its magnificent nature and underwater world. The Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean meet here. Currents bring up nutrient-rich water from the depths, making this part of the world the most species-rich area in the world.

Where is the best diving in the Philippines?

We have chosen to focus mainly on the best areas for diving in the Philippines in the Visayas with places like Malapascua, Moalboal, Oslob, Mactan, Dauin, Sipalay, Cagayancillo, Leyte, Bohol, Alona, ​​Cabilao, Anda and the Mimaropa region with Puerto Galera, Romblon and Anilao in the north and northern Palawan where Coron is good for diving and for those who like wrecks.
In Palawan, the nature is fantastic and one of the places most people go to experience the dramatic and beautiful nature above the surface. There you can also combine diving with mountain climbing, jungle hiking and wonderful beaches. We also offer liveaboards to the fantastic Tubbataha reef in the Sulu Sea that starts from Palawan, plan in time because it is often full far in advance.

The Philippines is considered one of the world's best diving destinations and offers some of the world's best or most species-rich diving. The variety is enormous and there are all types of diving here. You can dive along walls that plunge straight into the depths, you can dive on wrecks from World War II. You can do stream dives, or why not focus on macro dives where you take pictures and watch frogfish, strange invertebrates such as colorful nudibranchs or cunning octopuses.

Is there liveaboarding in the Philippines?

Yes, there is a liveaboard and if you exclusively want to dive, we can highly recommend it. Then you usually dive at least two or three times a day and live on the boat. Look at our liveaboards in the Philippines and you can read more about our options. Of course, you can combine diving with a liveaboard with hotels or dive resorts.
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Great species richness

The Philippines offers a wide variety of diving to choose from. You often see different species of sharks and rays. Turtles and large schools of fish are also common. The corals are numerous and magnificent due to the nutrient-rich water. You can easily get a little spoiled with diving here. For those who like turtles and macro diving and photography, you have a real paradise in the Philippines.

For those of you who don't dive

As you have already understood, there is a lot to do here besides diving. The Philippines has a lot you could wish for regardless of whether you dive or not. Here you will find everything from fantastic nature with spectacular geological formations in the form of caves and waterfalls, to a rich local cultural life and exciting shopping. Depending on your wishes, we will put together suggestions for your particular trip to the Philippines. Send an email or call us on 0301-221 00 and we will help you.