Taking the Cebu to Bohol ferry? It is a straightforward crossing once you know where to go and what to do with your luggage. If you are travelling with dive gear, that second part deserves a little attention. I took OceanJet from Cebu City to Tagbilaran in March 2026 after coming down from Malapascua. The…
Thinking about Balicasag Island diving? If you are staying in Panglao, it will probably be near the top of your list. Turtles, reef walls and the chance of swimming alongside a school of jackfish make a convincing invitation. I dived here in late March 2026, and the turtles were a highlight. The current also made…
If you’re putting together your Siquijor itinerary, my advice is to leave yourself a little extra time. Between diving, exploring the island and stopping for food, your days fill up quickly. You’ll want some time to just enjoy being there too. After my trip, I’d recommend at least four nights. Stay in San Juan, give…
If you’re wondering where to eat in Siquijor, you’ll find plenty of choices around San Juan. There’s fresh seafood, Filipino food, pizza and places where you can have dinner by the beach. I visited in April, and the seafood was a highlight. Give me a plate of garlic prawns after a day of diving and…
Siquijor Island is not a place you should try to rush. It is calm, green and easy to explore, with a beautiful coastline above the water and relaxed reef diving below it. I was born and raised in the Philippines and have returned every year since 2023, yet Siquijor still surprised me. Beyond the stories…
Working out how to get to Siquijor starts with two questions: where are you travelling from, and which Siquijor port will your ferry use? The island has no commercial airport, so most visitors arrive by ferry from Bohol, Dumaguete or Cebu. Siquijor has two main arrival points, Siquijor Port and Larena Port, and choosing the…
Deciding where to stay in Siquijor becomes much easier once you understand how the island is laid out. For most first-time visitors, and especially for divers, San Juan is the most practical base. I stayed in San Juan during my Siquijor dive trip and found it easy to reach dive centres, restaurants and island attractions…
There are more things to do in Siquijor than its size suggests. You can swim through an underground river, visit waterfalls and caves, stop at coastal viewpoints and still finish the day on a quiet beach. I grew up in the Philippines and have returned every year since 2023, so my expectations for an island…
Looking for an honest take on Last Frontier Dive in Siquijor? This is the dive centre where I did all my diving on the island in April 2026, and it left a real impression. I have been diving since 2013, so I have seen a wide range of dive centres, from the ones focused mainly…
Thinking about diving in Siquijor? I visited in April 2026 expecting a few pleasant reef dives and left wondering why more divers do not talk about this island. I was born in the Philippines and spent my first 20 years there. I have also returned every year since 2023 to dive and travel, yet Siquijor…
