The Visayas is the Philippines’ central region of tropical islands, and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle and stunning dive sites, many only minutes from the shore.
Cebu City is the region’s international gateway and provides for all connections to the most exciting dive spots including the main islands of Negros (Dumaguete/Dauin), Cebu (Moalboal/Malapascua) and Bohol (Alona Beach/Anda). This region can also be enjoyed by liveaboard throughout the year.
Underwater highlights include easy access to colourful reefs teeming with life, the sardine baitball off Pescador Island, thresher shark encounters at Malapascua, wall diving off Cabilao and the diversity of marine life at Apo Island.
This popular itinerary offers divers the chance of thresher shark encounters in Malapascua, a unique dive with a resident sardine baitball in Moalboal and plenty of time to discover the islands of the Visayas region. Find Out More about Discover the Visayas
Choose from five exceptional diving locations in the Visayas region of the Philippines. Enjoy stress free diving adventures as you island hop between them, exploring everything from macro life to pelagics. Find Out More about Island Hopping Dive Safari
These liveaboard trips operate throughout the year to the Visayas, one of the best diving locations in the Philippines. Highlights include outstanding macro life in Dauin and Malapascua's thresher sharks. Find Out More about Visayas Liveaboard
Thresher sharks, whale sharks, and manta rays are the stars of the BIG Fish Tour! If you like your marine life BIG, then this Philippines island hopping dive safari comes highly recommended! Find Out More about Big Fish Tour
Experience world-class diving at a beautifully calm pace with this superb trip idea, which combines two of the Philippines’ hidden gems for a diving holiday brimming with indulgence and laid back luxury. Find Out More about Dive Into Luxury Philippines
Swim with a sardine baitball, marvel at colourful coral reefs, search for smaller marine life, spot turtles and visit the beautiful Pescador Island, on this week-long diving holiday to Moalboal, Philippines. Find Out More about Dive Moalboal
This two week itinerary is perfect for divers seeking the adventure of exploring the historical wrecks of Coron Bay, and thrilling thresher shark encounters in the clear blue waters at Monad Shoal. Find Out More about Thresher Sharks & Wrecks of the Philippines
Located in Dauin, this modern beachfront resort sits amongst an old coconut plantation, in close proximity to some of the best macro dive sites in the region. Facilities include an infinity pool, spa, restaurants and a bar. Find Out More about Atmosphere Resort & Spa
This small resort, owned and operated by dive instructors, offers a comprehensive range of PADI courses and boat dives to local sites around Malapascua, encountering thresher sharks, wrecks, macro life and plenty of reefs. Find Out More about Evolution Resort
Located on the southern tip of Moalboal, this intimate dive resort with just ten cottages offers a relaxed way of life and some magical dive sites to discover. A twin centre is available with Magic Oceans Resort. Find Out More about Magic Island Resort
Magic Oceans is a small dive resort in the relatively unexplored area of Anda on Bohol Island. Set amongst tropical gardens, it comprises 16 spacious detached bungalows with panoramic views. Find Out More about Magic Oceans Resort
Located in Anda, on the eastern coast of Bohol, this resort is a hidden paradise offering breathtaking sea views, a private beach and 15 kilometres of coral reef for divers and snorkellers to explore. Find Out More about Amun Ini
Located in Dauin, Atlantis Dumaguete is a boutique dive resort set amongst tropical gardens with easy access to world-class dive sites along the coast as well as Apo Island, famed for its spectacular marine life. Find Out More about Atlantis Dumaguete
Located on the edge of Bounty Beach, this affordable and fun resort property provides easy access to one of Malapascua’s best dive centres, along with superb views of the beach and ocean. Find Out More about Blue Corals Beach Resort
Set in lush tropical gardens moments away from Bounty Beach, Buena Vida Resort & Spa is an oasis on Malapascua Island. With an onsite spa and daily yoga, this is more than your standard dive resort. Find Out More about Buena Vida Beach Resort & Spa
Located near the fishing village of Moalboal, this small resort is suited to divers and also nature lovers. It has on-site dive centre and there are a variety of excursions on offer to visit the surrounding jungle. Find Out More about Kasai Village Dive Resort & Spa
Located on Malapascua Island, this small modern property on Bounty Beach is an ideal place to base yourself for a few days whilst you head out to Monad Shoal in search of thresher sharks. Find Out More about Ocean Vida Beach & Dive Resort
This spacious beachfront resort is located in Dauin, just south of Dumaguete, on Negros Island. It was built for divers and offers 27 rooms and bungalows, with an on-site dive centre offering daily boat dives to Apo Island. Find Out More about Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort
Discover the hidden gem of Salamangka Resort on Siquijor’s southern coast. Plunging walls and sloping reef gardens are filled with diverse corals, turtles, schooling jacks, and vibrant marine life. Find Out More about Salamangka Resort
The rustic charm of Sipalay Easy Diving & Beach Resort attracts visitors who prefer to be away from the crowds. This small, friendly beachfront resort offers both snorkellers and divers plenty of marine delights. Find Out More about Sipalay Easy Diving & Beach Resort
With its own private beach and prime location on Malapascua, this small, friendly property provides all you need for a tropical island getaway in the Philippines, together with world-class diving at nearby Monad Shoal. Find Out More about Tepanee Beach Resort
Overlooking Moalboal Bay with spectacular views of the mountains of Cebu and the neighbouring island of Negros, this small resort comprises 27 rooms, all set amongst tropical landscaped gardens. Find Out More about Turtle Bay Dive Resort
A traditional 40 metre long phinisi, this is one of the most spacious vessels in the Siren Fleet. A variety of itineraries are available visiting some of the most popular areas in the Philippines, depending on the season. Find Out More about Philippine Siren
Atlantis Adventurer is a luxurious liveaboard which offers diving trips to the most diverse areas of the Philippines, including Malapascua, Tubbataha Reef and the Visayas, each offering incredible marine encounters. Find Out More about Atlantis Adventurer
Popular amongst divers, the custom designed steel hulled Atlantis Infiniti operates diving itineraries throughout the year to sought-after destinations including the Visayas, Malapascua and an extended season in Tubbataha. Find Out More about Atlantis Infiniti Liveaboard
Designed and built for the discerning diver, Solitude One excels in hospitality and on board technology for safety and diving. The steel hulled vessel operates seasonal itineraries in the Philippines. Find Out More about MV Solitude One
MY Sea Gypsy is an elegant Bond-style vessel that delivers modern, sleek luxury to liveaboard diving in the Philippines. It’s a boutique vessel with massage services and accommodates just eight divers. Find Out More about MY Sea Gypsy
