ISE DIVE TRIP 2023

Exclusive expedition style adventure:
7 days at one of the best offshore reefs in the world, Apo Reef and 7 days wreck exploration in Coron.
The trip can be booked as a single safari or in combination.
DATE 1: 04.11. - 10.11.2023 DATE 2: 10.11. - 17.11.2023

The Philippines offer a unique variety of exotic landscapes, from inaccessible mountain regions to tropical forests and countless lakes and rivers. As an island nation, the Philippines can of course also boast numerous dream beaches. Under water this diversity continues and offers a fascinating diving paradise.
Diving in the PhilippinesHighlights include - among many others - Apo Reef National Park and wreck diving around Coron.

Your travel companion
The trip will be accompanied by Achim Schlöffel, founder of ISE - Inner Space Explorers, Along with ISE BOD Member Juan Naval, ISE Instructor Jackie Genuino and another ISE professional, Jackie and Juan are local and probably the best comoanionship you can wish for when it comes to this regioin of the world.

The Ship: MY Resolute:
the liveaboard shipThe MY Resolute has been around since 1998 and is one of the longest operating liveaboard dive vessels in the Philippines. The dive ship has room for max. 16 guests on board. Meals are taken in the open-air dining area and for dinner there is usually a varied 5-course buffet. The front of the ship offers sunbeds and is the place to soak up the sun, while the cool indoor salon features an entertainment system. The large dive deck is located at the back of the ship and provides ample space for docking and equipment storage.

The Trip:
Week 1: Apo Reef (reef and big fish diving)
03.11.: Arrival in Manila and transfer to a resort in Anilao Batangas for overnight stay.
04.11.: Embarkation in the morning in Anilao. One or two dives, then transfer to a night dive in Puerto Galera.
05.11.: Dive sites in Puerto Galera (4 dives); transfer to Apo Reef
06.11.: Apo Reef day 1
07.11.: Apo reef day 2
08.11.: Calauit Dive/Dugong Dive Center and possibly Manta Point
09.11.: Barracuda Sea
10.11.: Disembarkation in Coron TownWeek 2: Coron, Busuanga (wreck diving, wreck exploration)

10.11.: Embarkation of the new arrivals from Coron Town7 days around Coron: Two to three major dives per wreck. Search for new wreck sites. Possibility of 50-meter deco dives. Technical and recreational dives can be divided into two groups
.17.11.: End of the trip - disembarkation in Coron Town, Busuanga, Palawan.*planned, depending on wind and weather route change possible

The Divesites:
Apo Reef - Pristine Underwater National ParkApo Reef is the world's largest coral reef and largest atoll in Asia. The huge area of Apo with more than 40 km2, is considered as Apo Reef Nature Reserve since 1996.Liveaboards in Apo Reef offer one of the most fundamental atoll diving areas with loud sharks, drop-offs with deep sea fish passing through, massive coral colonies and incredible biodiversity.From small coral fish to various species of sharks, octopus, squid, seahorses, moray eels, manta rays, schools of buffalo heads, eagle rays, turtles and many more will accompany you during the liveaboard at Apo Reef. The extremely spectacular and vertically sloping reefs, and in addition the turquoise and warm crystal clear water allow visibility of over 30 meters. You are in the middle of a huge aquarium with an impressive array of colors and thousands of marine animals.

Wreck Diving Area Coron Many other islands belong to the province of Palawan, including Busuanga, where one of the best wreck diving areas in the world is located in Coron Bay. During World War II, more precisely on September 4, 1944, more than a dozen Japanese warships and transport ships were sunk in Coron Bay. Among them is the well-preserved, 168-meter Kyokuzan Maru.The wrecks lie at depths that are easy to dive, are beautifully overgrown and impress with a great abundance of fish. The visibility at the wrecks ranges from 3 to 15 meters, the current conditions vary depending on the location of the wreck and range from calm to strong.

Price p.P.
1 Woche US$ 3.680,-
2 Wochen US$ 7.360,-

Booking: https://tauchturm-reisen.at/reisethema/tauchsafari/philippinen-tauchsafari-november-2023/
For more info:
Please contact me: achim@is-expl.com

Andreas Video from the last Youtupe / Patreon Trip:
https://youtu.be/RzxsW7NNB9k

Видео ISE DIVE TRIP 2023 канала InnerSpace Explorers - ISE