Dumaguete Trip Extensions

Discover the Bluewater team's favorite dive sites around the world. From remote corners of Asia and Micronesia to our own doorstep, we've chosen our top 20 dive sites that keep us coming back again and again .

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Snorkeling With Whale Sharks In Oslob

Optional excursion on the last day of the workshop, which is a non-diving day.

Fishermen in the province of Oslob started feeding whale sharks in 2011. Since then the sharks have become regular visitors to the area and sightings are almost guaranteed on a daily basis. Over the last 10 years, the local Oslob community have developed a carefully monitored whale shark snorkelling experience which is sufficiently managed to allow for safe whale shark interactions, both for the whale sharks and for visitors.

Example schedule for the day:

• 05:00am Breakfast available at the resort
• 06:00am Depart from the resort
• 07:30am Ferry from Dumaguete to Oslob
• 08:30am Beach set-up for snorkel
• 09:30am Snorkel with the whale sharks
• 11:00am Lunch break at the beach (BBQ)
• 13:30pm Ferry from Oslob to Dumaguete
• 15:00pm Arrival back at the resort

You will be given a detailed briefing before your trip, but please be aware that you will be asked to leave the water if you touch the whale sharks and that flash photography, the wearing of sunscreen, or the use of gloves is strictly prohibited.

Dive In Anilao For More Macro

Anilao is a paradise for macro lovers and underwater photographers. Known as the birthplace of scuba diving in the Philippines, it offers an impressive range of dive sites teeming with critters like nudibranchs, frogfish, rhinopias, and mimic octopus. The reefs here are vibrant and healthy, and the black sand slopes are perfect for macro and muck diving. With calm conditions and short boat rides to dive sites, Anilao is a top destination for both seasoned divers and beginners looking to explore the small wonders of the underwater world.

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5 Night / 9 Dive Malapascua Thresher Shark Experience

Embark on an exhilarating 5-night, 9-dive adventure to Malapascua Island, renowned for its captivating thresher sharks. Divers will get the opportunity to encounter these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, as well as explore the vibrant marine life and pristine coral reefs of the Philippines.

Evolution Dive Resort is a small, friendly dive-focused retreat on Malapascua Island, best known for its world-class encounters with thresher sharks at Kimud Shoal. Just a short walk from the beach, its comfortable rooms, lively Irish-Filipino pub, and top-tier dive facilities cater to both recreational and technical divers.

• Accommodation
• Daily breakfast 
• 4 Dives/Day
• Airport Transfers

10 Nights In Cebu & Bohol

A short domestic flight from MNL to either of these islands offers a whole new experience! See pristine corals and abundant reefs, all with never-ending diversity ranging from tiny seahorses to whale sharks. There are numerous resorts to choose from, but we think Magic Resorts (Magic Oceans Bohol & Magic Island Cebu) offer the best experience for the price.

• 5 nights on each island
• Daily dives
• All meals and transfers between resorts and airports
• Free WiFi
• Swimming Pool

Magic Oceans (LEFT) & Magic Island (RIGHT)

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