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You’re not choosing one island.
You’re doing all of them.

Seven questions. One answer. The full Philippines dive circuit. Now let’s make sure it actually happens.

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You’re not choosing one island. You’re doing all of them.

Thresher sharks before sunrise in Malapascua. Turtles and jackfish tornadoes in Bohol. The slow magic of Siquijor. Nudibranch hunting on Dauin’s black sand. The sardine bait ball in Moalboal. WWII wrecks in Coron.

You didn’t come here for one dive. You came for all of it. And every single one of those experiences is real, reliable, and within reach on one connected route.

The Philippines is built for exactly the trip you’re planning.

Thresher shark, Malapascua, Philippines

One of six experiences on the full circuit — thresher shark at Kimud Shoal, Malapascua

Here’s what most people miss

The route exists. The ferries run. You just need it mapped out.

The Philippines delivers on all of it — but only if the logistics hold together. Fly into Cebu, move between islands by ferry, cover completely different dive styles without backtracking. It’s a clean route. But it has moving parts.

Ferry schedules that change. Dive operators that vary significantly in quality. Islands that reward the divers who know how long to stay and which sites to prioritise. A few stops — like Siquijor’s monthly marine closure and Dauin’s access logistics — that will catch you off guard if you haven’t planned for them.

This isn’t a trip that punishes bad planning. But it’s one that rewards good planning in a way that’s hard to overstate. The difference between a good Philippines trip and an exceptional one is usually just knowing what you’re doing before you arrive.

That’s exactly what this itinerary is. 48 pages. The full circuit, planned properly. Every ferry, every operator, every island — in the right order.

Diving in the Philippines
The itinerary

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.

What’s inside

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.

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

The Route

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 Philippines

Malapascua

Thresher sharks at dawn

Bohol Philippines

Bohol / Panglao

Turtles, reefs, Chocolate Hills

Siquijor Philippines

Siquijor

Calm water, consistent reefs

Dauin Philippines

Dauin + Apo Island

Macro on black sand, reefs above

Moalboal Philippines

Moalboal

The sardine run. Year-round.

Coron Philippines

Coron

WWII wrecks + limestone lagoons

Nudibranch macro Philippines Sardine run Moalboal
Lorie — Diving Escapades
Written by

I’ve dived across this entire route.

I’m Lorie, the person behind Diving Escapades. I was born in the Philippines, grew up around the ocean, and have been diving here since 2013, across different trips, seasons, and stages of my diving.

I’ve explored other parts of the country too, from Anilao to Puerto Galera, Subic Bay, and Boracay.

But if you’re visiting the Philippines and want the best mix of diving without overcomplicating the logistics, this is the circuit that makes the most sense.

You get variety: big stuff, macro, reefs, and iconic dives. And you can actually move through it without wasting days in transit.

I’ve planned trips across the Philippines from both Australia and now Luxembourg, so I know what it takes to organise this from abroad, with real-world constraints like limited leave, long-haul flights, and a set budget.

I’ve also just come back from a trip in April 2026, so the routes, logistics, and costs in this guide are based on what it’s actually like right now.

I know what it’s like to plan this from abroad. And I know where the gaps are, because I’ve hit most of them myself.

This guide is what I wish had existed when I planned my first dive circuit.

Ready when you are

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The Philippines will still be there. The reefs are intact. You just need to actually go — and this is what makes that possible.

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