"Small, basic island - with plenty of good diving.." Apo Island by Yezber

Apo Island Travel Guide: 21 reviews and 72 photos

Paul's diving and Liberty's - Apo Island

Apo Island is a small island off the coast of Negros a bit south of Dumaguete. Everything is pretty basic - except the diving. So prepare for a place with a slightly salty water for washing, only a few hours of electricity every day, no internet and no phone connection unless you take your mobile phone for a 20 minute walk to the lighthouse (up hill!).
But even if you insist on comfort you will be willing to compromise to enjoy this kind of diving.

Sunset from Liberty's Restaurant

One of the "problems" of staying on Apo Island is that you're getting too many photos of sunsets...

"Drive your feet safely"

They are working hard to improve the local environment - replanting mangrove, protecting the trees etc. And they are not selling shells, cowries and conches to the tourists like in most other places.
Under the surface... - some of the water surrounding the island has been defined as a protected environment - a "Marine Sanctuary".

Pros and Cons

Pros:Amazing diving, cozy
Cons:No showers, hardly any electricity
In a nutshell:A good place to stay for 4-7 days of diving

Last visit to Apo Island: Mar 2003
Intro Updated May 23, 2003
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Reviews (6)

Diving with big fish Sports & Outdoors (1)

The diving is outstanding because there are so many big fish compared to other dive sites. You can expect to see things... more travel advice

Wise words on the wall at Liberty's - Apo Island

More or less the only place... Restaurants (1)

At Liberty's Guesthouse you'll also find Liberty's restaurant. The meals are big and good and the view is spectactular.... more travel advice

Drift diving in a shoal of Jacks! Things to Do (1)

It's simply amazing! When you're doing the drift dive at the Cogon point you're pretty sure to pass through a shoal of... more travel advice

A very small banca! Transportation (1)

I would suggest that you arrange transportation to the Island directly with Paul and Liberty. They can give you the... more travel advice

Nightlife (1)
Hmmm...

Hotels (1)
Fantastic view!

Travelogues (1)

Written May 23, 2003

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A few fish

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moonlighting Jun 10, 2005 at 2:51 AM

Cute fishes... hey, have i told you I had a great time in Bohol and that i want to thank you for your tips. Our next journey is Palawan, i hope to be able to do even a test dive there. Happy travels!