Apo Island is a fantastic scuba diving destination off of the coast of the Negros Island. Its many marine sanctuaries make for a better dive experience.
The small island is only a few kilometers across and has a high point of 120 meters where there is some half decent walking. The diving and snorkeling is the main draw to Apo Island and there are many types of colorful coral and fish, along with just the best water visibility. There are literally several hundred species of fish and coral and even some turtles.
You can book a dive course with PADI-trained instructors at resorts on the island as well as off it in the likes of Zamboanguita, Dauin, and Dumaguete. Apart from the diving, Apo Island’s coast is half covered with nice beaches along the south side where most of the resorts are.
There is not much to do bar enjoy nature on Apo Island, with the resorts providing the best of the food and entertainment. T-shirts and tourist kitsch can be had at the pier.
Getting There & Away
Dumaguete City Airport is the best way in when going to Apo Island. It’s around 25kms north of Zamboanguita, the launching point for the island. Dumaguete City Airport is an hour’s flight from Manila Domestic Airport. Jeepneys run to Zamboanguita in around an hour, from where the boat trip to Apo Island takes about 20 or 30 minutes.