Explore Dauin
Diving in Dauin, located on the southern coast of Negros Island in the Visayas region of the Philippines, offers a unique and captivating experience for divers of all levels. Known for its distinctive black volcanic sand, Dauin's underwater world is a paradise for macro photographers and critter enthusiasts. The area's "muck diving" sites reveal a treasure trove of rare and colorful marine life, including flamboyant cuttlefish, frogfish, blue ring octopus, and the elusive ghost pipefish. These fascinating creatures, often hidden in the sandy sea beds, provide endless opportunities for discovery and photography.
Beyond its famed critter life, Dauin also boasts stunning sloping reefs and artificial structures that create a vibrant marine habitat. The coastline is dotted with dive resorts and independent dive centers, offering easy access to nearby hotspots like Dumaguete and Apo Island. Here, divers can explore dramatic walls, caves, and coral gardens teeming with life. Seasonal visitors such as turtles, barracuda, and schooling snappers enhance the thrill of each dive. Whether you're enjoying a shore dive or joining a liveaboard, the diverse underwater landscapes of Dauin promise an unforgettable adventure.
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Diving in Dauin
The most famous diving around Dauin is muck diving. The silty ocean floor has a plethora of macro critters to investigate. Though these dives are suitable for all levels of diver, good buoyancy will help you (and your fellow divers!) enjoy the dive much more. Excess hand movement and flutter kicking can stir up the sand, which makes finding tiny animals or focusing your camera much harder!
As stated, dive resorts and dive centres offer plenty of choice for all manners of budgets. Most options allow you to stay where you like, which can help the more thrifty travellers. It is a popular location for dive courses - the gradual slopes make it perfect for newbie divers.
The best Months to dive in Dauin
Dauin diving is good all year round but it is dependent on the month. The wet season (which runs from June to November) can offer slightly more challenging diving. Though the rains do not affect the diving so much, the increased winds (and chances of typhoons) in September and October can increase the waves and decrease the visibility. Luckily, as most dives are shore dives - seasickness shouldn’t be a problem!
The dry season from December to June offers the best diving. There is less rainfall and the seas tend to be at their calmest. The coldest months are December and January where the water temperatures can get down to 25oC. The hottest months (for both air and water) are May and June.
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