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Clowfish City, fish sanctuary, friendly people
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A piece of paradise
arni_ph075 Says: If you grow tired of underwater adventures like diving and snorkeling, the resort got very inviting lounge chair outside, and inside the recreation area. Sunbath all day and no frisky vendors that will disturb you. Great way to get a perfect tan. The resort got international...
arni_ph075 Says: Apo Island is known on having a clownfish city, hundreds of clownfish on soft corals. It is one of the pleasant treat to divers and snorklers in the marine sanctuary.. Its truly amazing to see.The photo here is an example of one of the clownfish district on shallow portion...
arni_ph075 Says: Apo Island is a protected area, declared by the Philippine government. Upon arrival at the island it is a must to visit the Office of the Apo Island Protected Landscape /Seascape. -One time entrance fee of 100 pesos per person. -For snorkeling at the marine sanctuary, a fee...
Drift diving in a shoal of Jacks!
Yezber Says: It's simply amazing! When you're doing the drift dive at the Cogon point you're pretty sure to pass through a shoal of 2500+ Big Eyed Jacks - pretty big fish - approx 50 cm. And they are'nt afraid of you so they get REALLY close. I can't describe it - you have to see for...
Apo Island Beach Resort: Most beautiful resort in Apo Island
arni_ph075 Says: This resort is formerly known as Kan-Upe Cove Resort. It is situated in a cove, with 2 big rocks on each side of the resort. A beautiful beachfront property with coral sand and lovely sunset. Great service even if the they have limited staff. Most of them are multitasking,...
Liberty's Guesthouse: Fantastic view!
Yezber Says: Up the hillside from Paul's dive shop you'll find Liberty's - It's VERY charming and beautyful. Good design, good materials - just enjoy it. And if you get a chance to see Paul and Liberty's private area of the building - then do. It's also really nice (but a bit beyond the...
Liberty's restaurant: More or less the only place...
Yezber Says: At Liberty's Guesthouse you'll also find Liberty's restaurant. The meals are big and good and the view is spectactular. Since this is a very small place you have to choose your dinner from on of (normally) 3 options, but usually my problem was that I wnated all of them ;o)If...
Yezber Says: Apo Island is a very small place... You could try the Saturday night disco in the village. But don't show up until the kids have gone to sleep - unless you want to experience the noise and activity level of a kindergarten ;o)Besides this you should accept some quiet evenings...
(Dumaguete) Malatapay to Apo Island
lotharscheer Says: Small Bancas (boats) leave from Malatapay (market on wednesday, more boats). Be prepared to get quite wet!Jeepney stand from Dumaguete is south of the city, 200m past Banica river.
Yezber Says: I would suggest that you arrange transportation to the Island directly with Paul and Liberty. They can give you the details and book one of the 5-6 passenger "seats" on the banca (boat).And prepare to get wet! the banca is very small and the water is usually i bit rough...
arni_ph075 Says: One problem that you might face is water shortage. Water is very precious in Apo Island. The water for drinking and cooking are all being bought from the town of Zamboangita , 35 minutes by boat.For showers, or washing of clothes, water is from the deep well at the center of...
One of South East Asia best diving destination
arni_ph075 Says: Diving and snorkeling are the main reason for the visits to the island.. Around the island there are 11 dive sites:CoconutOlo PointCogonMamsaKan-uranSanctuary - clownfish city and school of jack fishRock PointKatipananChapel Baluarte - infront of Apo Island...
Yezber Says: The diving is outstanding because there are so many big fish compared to other dive sites. You can expect to see things like:Trevally, Jacks, Barracuda, Bumpheaded parrotfish, turtles, seasnakes, garden eels and loads of small stuff! The only thing missing is a shark now and...
Plan a Apo Island vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Apo Island locals
Small Bancas (boats) leave from Malatapay (market on wednesday, more boats). Be prepared to get quite wet!Jeepney stand from Dumaguete is south of the city,...
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Apo Island, underwater paradise
Apo Island is internationally acclaim for its dive sites. Apo is only a 72 hectares volcanic rock island in the Mindanao sea, with population of around 700 and growing who are mostly fisherman and...
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Small, basic island - with plenty of good diving..
Apo Island is a small island off the coast of Negros a bit south of Dumaguete. Everything is pretty basic - except the diving. So prepare for a place with a slightly salty water for washing, only a......
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The Secret Garden-- Under the Sea
Not able to reserve a boat in Bais for Dolphin watching, we decided to go to Apo Island instead. I thought it was settling for the second best to do but it turned out to be a very unforgettable...
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