A Live-aboard cruise to the very best of the dive sites of the Visayan group of islands. Some of the Philippine’s most successful Marine Protected Areas found in Mactan, Dauin, Apo Island, Balicasag and Cabilao , Malapascua and Gato Island are on every diver’s must see list. Dive it now in the quiet comfort of the Borneo Explorer. Trips depart Mactan, Cebu on Thursday night and return early Monday morning.
From Mactan, Cebu the ship sails north to Malapascua, known for the Thresher Sharks, Mantas, the Gato Island Tunnel ( spectacular night dives) and the Dona Marilyn Wreck.
The ship then sales down the western side of Cebu Island to Pescador/ Moal Boal. Beautiful overhangs, large gorgonians and sea fans decorate the walls surrounding Pescador Island.
From Pescador the ship embarks for Apo Island, one of the oldest and most successful marine sanctuaries in the country. Healthy reef formations, several large schools of jacks or big eyed trevally are common here. Night dive is done just of the beach at the Bahura resort and spa and guest will have a chance to look over the grounds, enjoy the pool if they so wish.
Final stop of the trip is Balicasag Island. Another well known sanctuary where barracudas, jacks and black coral trees hold fort.
Guests arrive back in Mactan Island on the 8th day and are disembarked after breakfast at 8 am
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