Cebu Scuba Diving Pictures and News The scuba diving pictures here show you why the Philippines has been consistently ranked among the top 3 dive spots in the world. Scuba diving in the Philippines, specifically around Cebu Island, offers some of the best scuba diving in the world and in the case of Mactan Island, just a short taxi ride away from the hustle and bustle of sunny Cebu City. Cebu Island with more than 400 kilometers of coastline and coral reefs developed over millions of years offers several marine sanctuaries with a lush underwater world that can be explored only a few meters from the island’s shorelines. You will fall in love with the clear water, lush marine ecology, exotic tropical fish and abundant corals. The most popular dive spots around Cebu are Mactan Island, Moalboal and Southwest Cebu, Sumilon and Southeast Cebu, Malapascua and Northern Cebu.  Mactan Island Mactan is connected to Cebu City by 2 bridges and is the gateway to Central Philippines via the Cebu International Airport and is home to economic zones, sprawling five-star hotels and resorts, and exotic restaurants. Most of the resorts on Mactan have in-house dive shops and offer diving at their house reefs. Just a short boat ride off the west coast of Mactan are several islets that have established fish sanctuaries that are excellent for diving. Hilotongan Island is well known for the hundreds of batfish known to thrive there. Gilutongan Island is a favorite for its resident schools of barracuda and great for taking scuba diving pictures. Nalusuan Island nearby is famous for the stingray gliding through the water. Olango Island boasts thresher sharks, dolphins, and various species of sea turtles and starfish. Talima, the biggest sanctuary in Olango, stretches to 14 hectares and is home to parrot fish, groupers, mandarin and aquarium fish. The advantage Mactan has over the other beautiful dive spots around Cebu is its convenience and proximity to Cebu City.
Moalboal and Southwest Cebu Approximately 3 hours southwest of Cebu City is the birthplace of scuba diving in the Philippines. The sleepy little market town of Moalboal has drawn a large number of international divers since the early 1970's. It is definitely worth the trip from Cebu City as you will be rewarded with a large number of protected reefs to explore. There are at least 14 dive sites in the area that have been established over the years. One of the most popular dive spots is Pescador Island which draws large barracuda, sea turtles, sharks, and frogfish. Depending on the season you might also meet up with whale sharks and manta rays. Panagsama Beach is the primary area for a number of small resorts, pension houses, and dive shops. The house reefs at Panagsama Beach offer fantastic night diving with eels, octopus, and sponge crabs making a great diving experience. The magnificent and varied dive spots, superb opportunities for taking scuba diving pictures combined with reasonable prices and a laid-back atmosphere make Moalboal a must see for all scuba divers. Sumilon and Southeast Cebu Travel straight south on the highway out of Cebu City and you will hug the coastline and pass through several picturesque towns and small villages each unique in its own way. All of the towns have their own fish sanctuary with Sumilon Island having the oldest fish sanctuary in the country. Sumilon lies just off the coast near the town of Boljoon and is largely undiscovered by most tourists which means you'll have the dive spot all to yourself. Boljoon is a quaint town about 2 1/2 hours south of Cebu City and offers the diver astonishing colorful coral gardens, eels, rare gobies and the chance to practice taking extraordinary scuba diving pictures. Be sure to check out a few of the other towns in the area such as Santander with its aquarium-like Pasil Sanctuary and sharks and turtles, and Alcoy with its barrier reef at Tingko Beach. 
Malapascua and Northern Cebu Start your day with the skies tinged purple and the sun just starting to peek over the horizon. On Malapascua Island divers gear up before sunrise to catch the thresher sharks at Monad Shoal. These unique sharks, with tails as long as their bodies, go to the shoal after breakfast to be serviced by the millions of cleaner wrasses that school there. Divers usually go back after lunch to catch the manta rays at their own cleaning schedule. There is an underwater cave featuring sleeping black tip sharks at Gato Island. There are a few vintage World War II wrecks nearby that make for good exploring and scuba diving pictures. Diving is also done in the neighboring town of Sogod, off Kapitansilyo in Bogo, and Tulang on the Camotes Islands. There is plenty waiting for you to see and scuba diving pictures to be taken under the sparkling seas surrounding sunny Cebu! Single Filipina women seeking dating, love and friendship Philippine Scuba Diving Ranked in Top 5 by Japanese Divers » Philippine scuba diving was recently ranked and awarded by Japan's leading diving magazines as one of the world's top 5 diving areas... Whale Sharks, Gentle Giants of the Sea » World Ocean Conference or Coral Triangle Initiative Summit Brings Together Asia Pacific Countries » Biggest Ever Sea Turtle Weighing 200 kg. and a Century Old Found Near Tanauan, Leyte » British Scuba Diving Magazine Focuses on Philippine Diving Sites » Philippines Diving Makes a Splash in UK Dive Show » Philippine Coral Reefs Underwater Paradise Preservation Promoted by Conservation Group » Guv Lauds Scuba Dive Operator for Boost to Local Tourism » Ocean Ambassadors Visit Leyte » Learning to Scuba Dive In Cebu » Philippines Welcomes More Underwater Photography Contests » The Philippines is fast becoming a center for underwater photography as the country hosts two European diving competitions, as well as an international exhibit... Philippines Lures American Diving Community to Asian Seas » Visayas Moves to Jointly Protect Only Barrier Reef in Philippines »  "Fired Travel Agent Reveals How To Get Dirt Cheap Airfare Tickets!" The secrets exposed here will exceed your wildest of expectations. Manipulate airline companies' ticket pricing computer systems to give you $1,000's of discounts on your ticket. Earn free vouchers for airfare tickets just from making a phone call and without ever even flying at all! The KEY to traveling for cheap, and how to use this knowledge to get the biggest bargains!My Airfare Secrets »  "Discover The Truth About Free Flight Upgrades" Make no mistake: free flight upgrades are real. If you've ever wondered how to get a free fight upgrade or have tried to get one and failed, you need to read this information right now. Learn the most powerful flight upgrade techniques which you can actually use today. Discover unique pricing tactics to ensure you get the cheapest plane tickets possible. See in depth examples of how to save money on all your future flights. Free Flight Upgrades »
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