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[deltamike]

hello fellow divers,

If you happen to be in bohol check the sites in balicasag,cabilao and panglao islands. Highlly recomended...

[Gi]

Hi deltamike! Welcome to Pinoy Scuba! Heard a lot of good things about Cabilao and Balicasag. What's best about those sites, btw?

[deltamike]

balicasag and cabilao island are both internationally knowned sites, fish density wise,,you won't go wrong in balicasag.With it's trancedental double reef slope and magnificient walls and drop-offs cabilao is a site you won't want to miss.

[Gi]

Hi Mike!

I'm going to Siquijor on the 1st week of April with my family who are non-divers. Are you familiar with the dive sites there? If you are, which part of Siquijor would you recommend me to dive / snorkel?

I know Apo Island would probably the best but I'm not sure if I can still swing by. My family just want to park themselves in one place and laze around.

Thanks for the feedback.

[deltamike]

hello GI,
Siquijor happens to be our immidiate neighboring province and there are few dive sites in siquijor. I not sure where in siquijor you will be, however I have found few notes, hope this can help.

Dive Sites in Siquijor

It boasts of a wide range of dive sites. Diving in Siquijor can be easy except in Southern diving spots where the current is strong.

Tubod Sanctuary. This dive site is a protected area accessible from any beach in Siquijor. A two-minute outrigger drive from the town of San Juan will take tourists to the site. Tubod Sanctuary is an excellent venue for scuba diving and snorkeling with its excellent drop off point. The highest portion provides a dazzling sight of the best coral reefs in Siquijor. With a depth ranging from five to twenty meters, divers can feast their eyes on a wide array of marine life ranging from parrot fishes, sea turtles, among others. Likewise, they can treat themselves to a spectacular view of 15 giant clams.

Tagot Shoal, Sunken Island. A five-minute speed boat drive will take you to this dive site. Beginning at a depth of 1 meter, Tagot Shoal, Sunken Island has a maximum depth of 40 meters. The shoal takes pride in its marine life which includes several species of tuna, eagle rays, turtles, sea snakes, big mouth mackerels, fusiliers, anthias and damsels, to name just a few.

Paliton Wall. Blue ribbon eels, fire gobies, and clown anglers are immediately noticeable at the edge of this dive site. Descending to a range of 36 meters, its cathedral caves are one of the best attractions in this site. Divers can be dazzled by the sight of big eyed soldier fishes and large groupers at a depth of 28 meters. At the walls of the caves, there are multi-colored nudibranches, flatworms, and eels. The most common sights are scorpion fishes, fusiliers, big mouth mackerels, and golden sergeants.

Maite Point. This dive site is the perfect venue for people who love taking pictures underwater. At 20 meters, it is the home of small fish species such as mandarins, nudibranches, pipe Pegasus, Spanish dancer, and barracudas, which are quite prominent in the site. Diving at night can still provide an excellent view of marine creatures such as large sea plugs, cuttle fishes, and octopus. The most ideal time to dive in this area is at sunset or in the early hours of the evening.

[Gi]

Thanks Mike for the info. Good times and good dives always!