What level of diver is this trip for?

All levels, warm, world-class reef diving. Not sure if it's the right fit? Niki will talk it through with you.

Can I still do this trip?

This was a past SXT departure to Philippines, Dumaguete & Bohol. We run adventures like it regularly, so contact us about the next departure or a custom version designed for your own group.

Is this good for solo travelers?

Absolutely. SXT trips attract friendly, like-minded travelers, and many guests arrive solo and leave with a whole new crew of dive buddies.

Do you handle flights and logistics?

Yes. SXT concierge takes care of flights, transfers, documents, and the little details, so all you have to do is show up and soak it in.

Philippines, Dumaguete & Boholland-basedDecember 2023 - January 2024

Philippines: Dumaguete, Apo Island & Bohol

Two weeks across the Coral Triangle, and New Year's in paradise

Two weeks in the heart of the Coral Triangle: critter-packed reefs and whale-shark country off Dumaguete, the legendary walls of Apo Island, mating mandarinfish at dusk in Bohol, and New Year's Eve in paradise.

At a glance

Destination: Philippines, Dumaguete & Bohol
Group size: Small-group departure
Diving level: All levels, warm, world-class reef diving
Dates: December 2023 - January 2024

Why you will love this trip

What makes this trip special, and why travelers choose to come back.

Apo Island's legendary walls

One of the most celebrated dive sites in the Coral Triangle, Apo Island's protected walls and turtle-grazed slopes deliver the kind of diving that earns its own category, an early dive-day that generates grins all through dinner.

Mandarinfish at dusk in Bohol

Bohol's shallow reefs come alive after dark with the famously fleeting courtship of the mandarinfish, a display so brief and so electric that catching it feels like winning something, and the surrounding reef dives by day are equally spectacular.

Critters and whale sharks off Dumaguete

Dumaguete's nutrient-rich upwellings concentrate extraordinary biodiversity, from flamboyant reef critters tucked into every corner to the real possibility of a whale shark cruising through the blue on any given dive.

New Year's Eve in the Philippines

Ringing in the New Year somewhere this vivid, a sunset cruise out of Dumaguete, warm water, and a group of people who spent the day diving, turns New Year's Eve into something genuinely unforgettable.

Day-by-day itinerary

A clear day-by-day look at what to expect on the water and ashore.

Included

• Accommodation throughout
• Guided diving per itinerary
• Airport & dive transfers
• SXT concierge: planning, flights assistance & 24/7 support

Not included

• International airfare
• Travel & dive insurance
• Some meals & gratuities

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about booking, diving, and preparing for this trip.

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