DAY TRIPS

Hilungtungan Marine Park

We offer day trips to several islands in the area. Snorkelers and divers alike will be mesmerized by Hilungtungan Island Marine Park, a very successful marine park with hundreds of schools of fish. Especially snorkeleres will be amazed by the beauty of the coral reef and the amount of fish, even in very shallow water. Scuba divers will appreciate the vibrant display of all kinds of reef fishes, since they are used to divers and come very close. U/W photographers will have a field day. This day trip is especially suited for snorkelers, scuba divers with limited experience and u/w photographers, since the dives are not very deep but very colorful. The boat ride to the island takes only about 30 minutes.

Cabilao Island

Cabilao is a league of its own. The fringing reef drops from a plateau to a depth of 70 meters and more, often overhanging. Large schools of pelagic fish pass by the reef, occasionally schools of hammerhead sharks can be observed. Sometimes the current can be strong, thus the dive sites around Cabilao are more experienced divers only.

Our day trips are conducted with modernized outrigger boats, called “banca” (water spider), which allows the boat to come very close to shallow reefs and drop-offs.

What To Bring

Depending on what type of trip you are going and what it includes depends on what you need to bring. Judge each trip diferetly and check what they suggest but as a fairly good guide don't forget these obvious things:

• Your certification card or papers
• Your medical certificate
• Your pre paid voucher or confirmation if you pre paid for the trip
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Protective clothing from sun, wind and cold
• Protective t-shirt or lycra shirt whilst snorkelling
• Snacks and lunch packs
• Only small amount of money
• Any equipment that you own and want to use
• Cameras and video equipment

What not to bring:

• Take off and leave behind valuable jewellery, especially watches and rings.