Among the best diving in the Philippines is at Ticao Island. Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, reef sharks, coral gardens, amazing fish life, and lots of critters. To add to that, Ticao’s waters are visited by Thresher Sharks and other pelagics too. As a scuba diver, Ticao Island should be on your list! From BIG to small and to everything in between, Ticao Island will surely amaze!
Dive rate is at PHP1,950 per dive based on resort dive schedule and minimum numbers. Add PHP300 per dive for dive equipment rental. DISCOUNTED RATE of PHP1,850 per dive for pre-booking of 10 dives or more.
- Manta Bowl Shoal with 7 different dive sites. Here you find manta rays all year round, whale sharks from November to June, thresher sharks from July to October, and the occasional hammerheads and tiger sharks. Travel time is 15-20 minutes from the resort. Dive minimums for the boat to run: 2 divers doing 3 dives / 3 divers doing 2 dives.
- North Ticao sites include the San Miguel and Udoc islets located. There are 17 dive sites here. Each dive site has its own unique flair, but on a general note dive sites here are known for the beautiful coral cover and the macro critters. Travel time is 40-55 minutes from the resort. Dive minimums for the boat to run: 2 divers doing 4 dives / 3 divers doing 3 dives
- Although still in its infancy, South Ticao has newly discovered dive area which include a simple wreck, a marine sanctuary, and snake island (cave which is home to sea snakes). Travel time is 1.5 to 2 hours from the resort. There is no minimum to visit South Ticao, but the boat to get to South Ticao is charged separately.