Explore Balicasag
Balicasag is a small island off the coast of Panglao Island which is in the Bohol Sea. Located in the central Visayas region of the Philippines, Balicasag offers some excellent, off-the-beaten-track diving.
It is home to a surrounding reef with walls of 50m+. This is also a marine sanctuary which means that the array of life and the health of the corals is second-to-none. As it is only 600m long, there is also only one dive resort on the whole island, meaning you will probably be the only dive boat in sight.
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Diving in Balicasag
Balicasag diving is mostly suitable for all levels of divers, due to the natural reef plateau between 6m and 18m that surrounds the island. There are lots of different dive sites surrounding it which include walls, caverns, overhangs and coral gardens.
There is only one dive resort located on the island itself which provides several options for accommodation. Most people who dive here do so from dive centers based on the larger island of Panglao. Most will provide dive courses too but do check before you book. There are not many liveaboards operating in the area due to the close proximity of all the dive sites to the islands, but some pass through the region if this is the type of holiday you desire.
The best Months to dive in Balicasag
Diving in Balicasag is available all year round. The best time for diving is from February through to May - this is also the dry season. Keep in mind that it is also the busiest and most expensive time. The rainy season (June - December) features more short downpours, but the temperatures remain high in the high 20s.
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