Bohol and Surrounding Islands

Pangalao Island and Alona Beach

are known for their quiet beaches as well as the diving. The diving is varied with good coral gardens near the surface ideal for snorkeling, but the main attractions are the steep walls with caves, overhangs and crevices harboring teeming fish and invertebrate life. Around the small offshore islands are strong currents where you can see large schools of fish and big pelagic species such as Manta Rays, Hammerhead Sharks and even Whale Sharks.

Ananyana Beach Resort

Located on beautiful Doljo Beach on Panglao Island, Ananyana Beach Resort consists of ten spacious and tastefully decorated native style suites. Each suite is fitted with a bamboo-framed king size bed, whilst the family suites are on two levels. All are air-conditioned, with minibar, en-suite and beach views, from either a terrace or balcony. Ten minutes away, by shuttle, is Alona Beach, with bars and restaurants, whilst the resort restaurant serves Italian cuisine. Other facilities include: windsurfing, kayaking and a children's playground. The on-site dive centre offers Nitrox and the house reef is accessible from shore.

Amorita Resort

Amorita Resort is one of the newest resorts in the Philippines. This elegant hideaway resort overlooking Alona Beach is nestled atop a beachside cliff, and offers breathtaking views of the ocean from the balcony of your own private villa. The Amorita Resort boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. After a hard days diving, relax and take a dip in your own villa's pool-jacuzzi.

Alona Palm Beach Resort

Alona Palm Beach Resort is situated in the middle of a tropical garden with twelve luxury villas divided from a sandy beach by a 60-metre wide coconut palm grove. The villas are elegantly furnished, either with a king size bed or two double beds, and most offer pool, coconut palm grove and sea view. The open air poolside restaurant overlooks the sea and offers excellent Filipino and International cuisine. The resort boasts a large swimming pool, with pool bar, and various recreation facilities, including outdoor chess, table tennis, kayaking, mountain bike rental and massage services. The Sea Explorers dive centre, just five minutes walk along the beach, offers full dive services and will store your equipment during your stay.

Alona Vida Beach Resort

The Alona Vida Beach Resort is located directly on the white sandy beach of Alona and offers just eight spacious deluxe rooms in two two-storey buildings. Situated in the middle of Alona Beach with bars and restaurants around, the resort is better suited to those who like a lively buzz around them. All rooms have airconditioning and ceiling fans, cable TV and bathroom with hot and cold shower, the water can be slightly salty.

In the resort is the Coco Vida Bar and Restaurant, serving international and local meals and a range of cocktails. Also, onsite is Sea Explorers dive centre at Alona Beach, offering technical and Rebreather diving and courses. The house reef is directly in front of Alona Beach. It slopes down to 20 metres and is good for training, orientation and night dives. There are many varieties of soft and hard corals and schools of lip fish, butterfly fish and doctor fish can be spotted. There are many excellent dive sites close by Alona Beach, just two kilometres away is Arco Point, with a colony of sea snakes and a dive through tunnel starting at eight metres and exiting at 18 metres. Covered with soft corals the site is home to schools of Glass fish, Moray Eels, Snake Eels and Frogfish. Whilst 40 minutes away Doljio Beach has several good sites, Fan Coral Garden and Hammerhead Point, the clear visibility makes the dives unforgettable. Also 40 minutes away is Pamilacan Island, excellent for drift dives with a good chance of seeing Manta Rays and Whale Sharks.

Balicasag Island

is located southwest of Duljo Point with great diving areas and beaches. The island can be considered a microcosm of some of the best diving in the Philippines. On the south side of the island there is a marine sanctuary, with vertical walls and strong currents that host healthy marine life and plenty of pelagic visitors. Hammerhead Sharks and Whale Sharks can be seen here in December and January.