Apo Island⚠ data unverified
Philippines · Asia · Sulu Sea
3.8
/ 5
★★★★☆
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — ideal for newcomers.
Level Beginner
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.4
Facilities
3.2
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 25 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $71/day
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
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Real daily cost in Philippines
Around $71/day per person · food $24 · hotel $46
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
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Depth
3–30 m (10–98 ft)
Visibility
25 m (82 ft)
Water temp
27–29°C (81–84°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
5
Why go
Apo Island sits in the Sulu Sea off Philippines, a wall and reef system where dives drop from shallow tops into deeper water. Dives run to 30 m with around 25 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 27–29°C. Marine highlights include turtles, corals and anemonefish. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
ReefWall
Access
Boat
Clear water and the chance of anemonefish — what more do you want?
I bring my OW students here. The mild current makes a proper dive plan essential, and the briefing matters.
Really enjoyed it. Just watch your buoyancy when you drop in.