Explore Camiguin Island
Camiguin Island, otherwise known as ‘The Island Born of Fire’, has a dramatic volcanic history. Today, the volcanoes are at rest and waterfalls, natural springs and underwater lava flows await discovery. Known by very few tourists, Camiguin remains one of Philippines best-kept secrets, where divers can enjoy peaceful black sand muck dives or pristine coral reefs along slopes and walls.
There are a number of dive resorts and dive centres that provide access to the Bohol Sea in Mambajao, where the island's main strip is located. If you plan to visit more than one of the beautiful islands in the Mindanao region, hop on one of the visiting liveaboards.
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Diving in Camiguin Island
Camiguin Island has started to gain a real reputation for interesting muck dives in volcanic black-sand like Sunken Yacht, which also features the wreck of a small sail-boat. Many of the sites are accessible for novice divers, while there’s always the opportunity to upgrade your skills with dive courses on offer to descend deeper into the Bohol Sea. Dive 30-metres into Jigdup Reef’s wall or follow the trail of lava along rocky slopes at Old Volcano. From Mambajao shores, take a day trip to Mantigue Island Nature Park for large schools of tropical reef fish or visit a former burial site at Sunken Cemetery.
The best Months to dive in Camiguin Island
Scuba diving in Camiguin Island is good year-round, yet the best time to visit is in the dry season between November and April. The rain in the wet season, from May to October, is dramatic but short-lived and rarely ever interferes with diving. Camiguin’s location, south of the main typhoon belt, means typhoons are rare but not impossible and if one does occur it is likely to be in September and October.
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