You got matched to Bohol.
The most complete stop on the circuit.
You want the diving. But you also want the Philippines — the real one. Bohol gives you both, and it does it better than anywhere else on this route.
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Bohol is the most complete stop on the circuit.
Turtles on almost every dive at Balicasag Island. Schools of jackfish if you’re lucky. Drift dives when the current picks up. And in season, dolphins and even whale sightings around Pamilacan Island. All within a protected marine sanctuary with healthy coral slopes.
And above water: the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, river cruises, waterfalls, caves.
This is the stop that works for everyone — including the travel companion who doesn’t dive. You knew that before you even finished the quiz.
Loboc River, Bohol — above water, there’s plenty to explore
But Bohol is one of those stops where the logistics matter.
It sits in the middle of this route, between Malapascua in the north and Siquijor and Dauin further south. Not directly in a straight line, but close enough that how you move between them makes a big difference.
If you don’t understand the ferry routes, it’s easy to backtrack through Cebu unnecessarily or end up skipping places you actually wanted to see.
Most people also get the pacing wrong in Bohol. Too much time above water, not enough on the reef. Or the opposite — so many dives they miss the Chocolate Hills completely.
Getting Bohol right is about understanding how it fits into the bigger picture.
How long to stay. Which dive operator to use. What to do on non-diving days without filling them with things you’ll regret.
That’s the part that takes local knowledge.
That’s what this itinerary maps out. Bohol, properly planned — and the other islands around it.
The Philippines Dive Circuit Itinerary
48 pages. Every stop on the circuit, mapped out properly. Written by someone who has dived each of these islands — not in theory, but in the water, with the actual operators, on the actual ferries.
This covers Malapascua, Bohol, Siquijor, Dauin, Apo Island, Moalboal, and Coron as an optional extension. The route in the right order. The logistics for each leg. The dive sites worth your time. The information most guides gloss over or get wrong.
Trip variations for 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks. Real 2026 prices. Dive operator contacts. Ferry booking instructions. Budget breakdown per island. Everything clickable.
Everything you need to plan this trip properly.
No filler. No generic advice you could find by Googling. The specific, practical information that takes weeks to pull together yourself — laid out so you can use it in minutes.
Before You Go
Best time to visit with honest notes on the wet season, what certification level you actually need for each stop, how money and ATMs work across the islands, a Filipino food guide, language basics, and how to route your flights through Cebu.
The Dive Circuit — All Six Islands
Full coverage of each destination: the dive sites worth your time, the operators I’ve actually used, where to stay at different budgets, where to eat, the daily schedule that works, and what to do when you’re out of the water. Including what most guides don’t mention — like Siquijor’s monthly marine closure and why Dauin’s diving looks unimpressive until it completely isn’t.
Trip Variations — 1 to 4 Weeks
Four different versions of the route depending on how much time you have. One week if you want the highlights. Four weeks if you want to do it properly. Each variation tells you exactly which islands to prioritise and which to cut without losing the best dives.
Practical Information
Full ferry logistics step by step. Real 2026 budget breakdown per island. A Green Fins guide to responsible dive operators. The most common mistakes people make on this trip and how to avoid them. A full FAQ covering solo travel, non-divers, weather, safety, language, and more.
Six destinations. One route that actually flows.
Fly into Cebu. Move between islands by ferry. Fly home from Cebu. No internal flights needed for the main circuit.
Malapascua
Thresher sharks at dawn
Bohol / Panglao
Turtles, reefs, Chocolate Hills
Siquijor
Calm water, consistent reefs
Dauin + Apo Island
Macro on black sand, reefs above
Moalboal
The sardine run. Year-round.
Coron
WWII wrecks + limestone lagoons
Stop researching.
Start diving.
The Philippines will still be there. The reefs are intact. You just need to actually go — and this is what makes that possible.
Guarantee
This should actually help you plan your trip. And if it doesn’t, just let me know.
Buy the guide, read it and if you feel like it hasn’t helped — just email me at hello@divingescapades.com within 14 days and I’ll refund you in full. No awkward forms, no questions, no fuss. I want you to actually plan this trip and love it.
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