Дайв-сайты: Mimaropa
Philippines · Фильтруйте по глубине, типу и условиям.
Лучший сезон
November to May
Сложность
beginner, advanced, intermediate
Города
El Nido, Puerto Princesa, Romblon Town
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Honda Bay
Puerto Princesa · Mimaropa · Philippines
A sheltered island-dotted bay near Puerto Princesa offering easy coral reef diving, abundant marine life on shallow house reefs, and access to multiple island snorkel sites in one day.
Romblon Island Blue Hole
Romblon Town · Mimaropa · Philippines
A deep vertical sinkhole in the coral wall off Romblon Island where marble-white limestone creates dramatic light effects, resident whitetip sharks circle the shaft, and surrounding reefs harbor rare pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs.
Shark Fin Bay
El Nido · Mimaropa · Philippines
A sheltered bay near El Nido named for its distinctive fin-shaped karst rock, offering pristine coral gardens, resident reef sharks, and reliable turtle sightings amid dramatic limestone scenery.
Дайвинг: Mimaropa
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FAQ
How do I arrange a Honda Bay diving or snorkeling trip?
Honda Bay trips depart from the Sta. Lourdes Wharf, approximately 30 minutes north of Puerto Princesa city center by tricycle or van. Boats can be chartered at the wharf for island-hopping and snorkeling, with typical day trips visiting three to four islands. For scuba diving, book through a Puerto Princesa-based dive operator who will arrange the boat and equipment. Environmental fees are collected at the wharf. Most day trips depart around 8am and return by 3pm.
Which islands in Honda Bay have the best diving?
Pandan Island and Starfish Island offer the healthiest reef formations with good coral coverage and fish diversity in shallow water ideal for beginners. Canon Island has slightly deeper reef slopes that attract more experienced divers and offer better visibility. Snake Island, named for its sandbar shape rather than actual snakes, has excellent sea grass beds where green turtles feed. Each island offers a different underwater experience, and most day trips visit multiple islands for varied diving throughout the day.
Is Honda Bay diving comparable to El Nido or Tubbataha?
Honda Bay offers a distinctly different experience. It is not a destination for advanced divers seeking deep walls or big pelagics. Instead, it excels as an accessible, family-friendly diving and snorkeling area with calm conditions, easy shore entries, and abundant shallow reef life. Think of it as Palawan's comfortable introduction to Philippine diving. Many visitors combine Honda Bay for relaxed days with more challenging diving at El Nido or use it as an alternative activity alongside the Underground River tour in Puerto Princesa.
How do I reach Romblon Island?
Romblon can be reached by ferry from Batangas port, an overnight journey of approximately 10 hours. Faster RORO ferries run from Batangas to Odiongan on Tablas Island, from where a shorter ferry connects to Romblon Town. There is a small airport on Tablas Island with limited commercial flights. Most dive operators are based in Romblon Town and offer daily boat trips to the blue hole and surrounding dive sites.
Why is Romblon called the Marble Capital of the Philippines?
Romblon province is famous for its marble quarries, which have been operating for centuries. The same marble limestone that is quarried on land extends underwater, creating the distinctive white-walled formations that make the blue hole and surrounding dive sites visually unique. The pale limestone provides a striking contrast to the dark blue water and colorful marine life, creating photographic compositions unlike typical Philippine reef diving.