Apo Reef is located in Sablayan ,Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Diving in Apo Reef is all year round from July to February
Apo Reef Liveaboard boarding is in Batangas (to be advised).
From Manila, it is approximately 2 ½ hours going to Batangas. Yes, 153 Island Cruise Republic can help you arrange your land transfers.
Accommodations on board, unlimited no decompression diving, tanks, weights, weight belt, boat, services of a divemaster, fullboard meals, and complimentary tea, coffee, juice.
Guests can do maximum of 4 Dives a Day plus 1 night dive (optional).
Guests should arrive in the afternoon, boarding time is 0600pm.
The taxes that are not included in the package are the Apo Reef Conservation Fees which is US $35.00/person, gear rental, courses, drinks and souvenir items on board.
A valid passport is required. Visas are not required for tourists who will stay only for 21 days provided that they have an onward or return journey tickets and do not belong to restricted nationality. For long staying guests visas are required, you can apply to your nearest Philippine consulate.
Upon arrival in the pier, our uniform Expedition Fleet staff will welcome you. It is also advisable to ask for the boat managers cellphone before boarding.
The Philippines is a tropical country with an average temperature of 32°C (80°F). March to June is hot and dry (36°C); rains and typhoons abound from July to October; November to February is pleasantly cool ( around 23°C) and dry.
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Diving in Apo Reef is open to all Open Water Divers. An Advanced Open Water Diver Certification is a plus, since Apo Reef is a wall dive.
The check-out time in the vessel is 0400pm on the last day.
You could use a 3mm wetsuit all year round.
Batangas Coast Guard
Batangas City, Philippines
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