Dive Safaris & Island Hopping

Savedra Dive Center joined forces with the dive professionals of Easy Diving in Negros and organize 6-day dive safaris from Cebu via Bohol to Negros and back. From October to March, the safari vessels Royo and Goya commute between Sipalay (Negros) and Moalboal (Cebu) regularly back and forth while visiting to the best dive sites the archipelago has to offer.

Cruise with us through the “epicenter” of marine biodiversity on earth, the Visayan Archipelago. The islands of Negros, Bohol and Cebu belong to the coral triangle home to more than 12.000 species of fish. Join us for a great dive adventure and prepared for great diving, good visibility, colorful corals, schools of fish, large predators, and tiny critters.

Within 6 days you will see the best dive spots the region has to offer, including Dauin, Apo Island, Siquijor Island, Balicasag Island, Panglao Island, Sumilon Island, Sunken Island and Pescador Island. Even a trip to the Kawasan Waterfalls set in the jungle of Matutinao Nature Park in Cebu is included, with an additional option to visit the Chocolate Hills of Bohol.

Apo Island is one of the world’s best known community-organized marine sanctuaries, and as such it has been well documented by the global science community. At present, the island is home to over 650 documented species of fish and estimated to have over 400 species of corrals.

On Panglao, the Panglao Marine Biodiversity Project found that Panglao alone has more marine biodiversity than Japan and the Mediterranean Sea. For all those who would like to see the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, a day trip can be organized for a surcharge.

Sumilon Island is all of 24 hectares of luxuriant tropical greens enveloped by an astonishing collection of marine flora and fauna teeming in its lucid and azure waters.

Other highlights on this safari are the dive sites of Apo Island, Sumilon Island, Balicasag Island and a wonderful excursion to the Matutinao Nature Park and the Kawasan Waterfalls. Another land trip to the world renown Chocolate Hills in Bohol is optional.

These dive safaris are conducted by divers for divers. We emphazise scuba diving and great dive spot selection, not necessarily the greatest comfort and luxury. Accommodation on land is simple but clean at local beach resorts close to the shore. If you opt to stay on board in one of the cozy bunks you feel like you camping our on sea. Some divers just drop their mattress on the heavy netting between the outriggers and get lulled to sleep by the lapping waves.

More info on dive safaris on this page:

Dive Safari - Map
Dive Safar i - Dive Sites
Dive Safari - Itinerary
Dive Safar i - Package Deals
Dive Safar i - Schedule
Dive Safar i - Prices
Dive Safar i - Overview
Dive Safar i - Images & Impressions

Dive Safari - Map: Cebu - Bohol - Negros

Map of Dive Safari in the Philippines

Dive Safari - Dive Spots

Balicasag Island - Bohol

Balicasag Island is Bohol's top dive site. It's a combination of dramatic vertical walls, colorful coral and sponge composites, and flourishing habitats of both small tropical reef fish and larger pelagic fish!

jackfish in Balicasag Island

Apo Island - Negros

Apo Island is a volcanic island covering 12 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island and 30 kilometers south of the Negros Oriental capital of Dumaguete City in the Philippines.
The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve and has become a popular dive site and snorkeling destination for scuba divers. Apo Island is one of the world's best known community-organized marine sanctuaries, and as such it has been well documented by the global science community.

turtle on dive safari negros philippines

Sunken Island - Cebu

A spectacular dive, for experienced divers only. It's actually an underwater pinnacle, with the summit about 25m below the surface. You have to drop through 25m of open blue water and often strong currents to reach the top of this underwater mountain. Underwater dive spots in Moalboal, photographers love to shoot pictures from the big school of lion fish. Additionally you find frogfish and spanish dancers in this area. And, of course, big pelagics: great school of jacks and tuna, barracuda, grouper and snapper, schools of blue triggerfish and mackerel, as well as the occasional manta ray or shark.

Land Tour to Kawasan Falls / Matutinao Nature Park (included) - Cebu

A visit to Kawasan Falls and the Matutinao Nature Park is nice break on this safari. After a 30 minute walk through the idyllic tranquility of the jungle we will arrive at the first and biggest fall, as high as 20 meters. Here we can swim and play in fresh and cool water, get a “waterfall massage” on a bamboo raft which is passes under the falls, climb and jump and explore the lush jungle surrounding the canyon. Great fun for everybody!

matutinao nature park cebu - kawasan water falls

Land Tour to Chocolate Hills (optional) - Bohol

Another option on our dive safari: Visit the Chocolate Hills of Bohol.
The Chocolate Hills is a geological formation in Bohol Province, Philippines.There are at least 1,260 hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres (20 sq mi).[2] They are covered in green grass that turns brown (like chocolate) during the dry season, hence the name.

Dive Safari - Itinerary

dive safari boat goya Our dive safari run from October to early March; the following dive sites are visited:

Safari Tour 1: Moalboal - Alona Beach - Siquijor - Apo - Sipalay

Day 1: Moalboal - Sunken Island – Excursion Kawasan Waterfalls - Liloan.
3-4 dives. Overnight in Liloan.
Day 2: Liloan - Sumilon Island - Balicasag Island. 3-4 dives. Overnight in Alona Beach, Bohol.
Day 3: Panglao Island, 3-4 dives or 1 dive plus optional land tour to the Chocolate Hills. Overnight in Alona Beach, Bohol.
Day 4: Balicasag Island, Siquijor Island, 3-4 dives. Overnight in Dauin, Negros
Day 5: Apo Island, 3-4 dives. Overnight in Dauin, Negros
Day 6: Dauin, Sipalay 2-3 dives. Check-in in Sipalay, Negros.

Safari Tour 2: Sipalay - Apo - Siquijor - Alona Beach - Moalboal

Day 1: Sipalay - Basay - Dauin, 2-3 dives, Overnight in Dauin, Negros
Day 2: Apo Island, 3-4 dives. Overnight in Dauin, Negros
Day 3: Siquijor Island, Balicasag Island, 3-4 dives. Overnight in Alona Beach.
Day 4: Panglao Island, 3-4 dives or 1 dive plus optional land tour to the Chocolate Hills. Overnight in Alona Beach, Bohol.
Day 5: Balicasag Island - Sumilon Island, 3-4 dives. Overnight in Liloan.
Day 6: Liloan, Moalboal, Excursion Kawasan Waterfalls. Check in Moalboal

Dive Safari - Package Deals

Our dive safaris offer ideal combinations, e.g.:

5 days Moalboal (Cebu)
6 day dive safari
5 days Sipalay (Negros)

We are happy to provide you a complete package including all transfers, accommodation, diving in Cebu and Negros, and the dive safaris. Contact us if you are interested.

Dive Safari Schedules Oct 2017 - Jun 2018


	START	ENDE	ABFAHRT
1	18 October, 2017	23 October, 2017	SIPALAY
2	26 October, 2017	31 October, 2017	MOALBOAL
3	03 November, 2017	08 November, 2017	SIPALAY
4	11 November, 2017	16 November, 2017	MOALBOAL
5	19 November, 2017	24 November, 2017	SIPALAY
6	27 November, 2017	02 December, 2017	MOALBOAL
7	05 December, 2017	10 December, 2017	SIPALAY
8	13 December, 2017	18 December, 2017	MOALBOAL
9	24 December, 2017	29 December, 2017	SIPALAY
10	02 January, 2018	07 January, 2018	MOALBOAL
11	11 January, 2018	16 January, 2018	SIPALAY
12	19 January, 2018	24 January, 2018	MOALBOAL
13	27 January, 2018	01 February, 2018	SIPALAY
14	04 February, 2018	09 February, 2018	MOALBOAL
15	12 February, 2018	17 February, 2018	SIPALAY
16	20 February, 2018	25 February, 2018	MOALBOAL
17	28 February, 2018	05 March, 2018	SIPALAY
18	08 March, 2018	13 March, 2018	MOALBOAL
19	16 March, 2018	21 March, 2018	SIPALAY
20	24 March, 2018	29 March, 2018	MOALBOAL
21	01 April, 2018	06 April, 2018	SIPALAY
22	09 April, 2018	14 April, 2018	MOALBOAL
23	17 April, 2018	22 April, 2018	SIPALAY
24	25 April, 2018	30 April, 2018	MOALBOAL
25	03 May, 2018	08 May, 2018	SIPALAY
26	11 May, 2018	16 May, 2018	MOALBOAL
27	19 May, 2018	24 May, 2018	SIPALAY
28	27 May, 2018	01 June, 2018	MOALBOAL

Dive Safari – Prices

Dive Safari Rates

43,200 Pesos including overnight stay in bunks on board
51,000 Pesos including overnight stay in a beach resort on shore

Inclusions

Included:

Diving: 3-4 dives a day, depending on the dive sites and dive conditions.

Accommodation:

Option 1: Stay on board and sleep in simple but cozy bunks

Optiom2: Stay at shore in a beach resort

Food: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. Additionally, other refreshments, snacks and fruits are served. Drinks such as mineral water and soft drinks are free of charge on the ship. Drinks in restaurants, bars and in the resorts are on your own account

Excluded:

Equipment rental except weights and tanks.
Some dive sites charge entrance fees for their marine sanctuaries. Some charge extra for divers using u/w cameras or video. These cahrges are not included in the dive price. Depending on the dive sites, these charges can reach 2000 - 4000 Pesos (50 - 100US$) in total.
Transfer to beach resorts, airports or piers at the start or end of the safari.

What to bring:

A dive computer is highly recommended.
Only few clothes are needed. Very important is sun protection such as sun blocker, sun glasses and a hat or cap. A wind jacket in case of bad weather or high waves is recommended.
Also bring adaptors for battery charger, batteries and photo equipment, if needed.

Dive Safari - Overview

WHAT?	6-day safari from Moalboal to Sipalay and Sipalay to Moalboal, via Bohol
WHEN?	From October 2013 to May
HOW OFTEN?	Weekly
SAFARI BOATS:	Goya und Royo
DIVE SITES:	Sunken Island, Sumilon Island, Apo Island, Balicasag Island, Alona Beach, Dauin, Siquijor Island, Basay Pier
SPECIALS:	Excursion to the Kawasan Falls Optional: Daytrip to Chocolate Hills
INCLUDED:	3-4 dives a day, all meals, shore trips, accommodation.
EXCLUDED:	Rental equipment, marine park fees, drinks ashore
PRICE:	PRICES: 43,200 Pesos including overnight stay in bunks on board 51,000 Pesos including overnight stay in a beach resort on shore
ORGANIZERS:	Savedra Dive Center – www.savedra.com Easy Diving Beach Resort – www.sipalay.com