This pristine island is located about 5 km off the southeast coast of Negros Island just south of Dumaguete City. Apo Island is one of the undiscovered wonders of the Philippines partly due to the ongoing and extensive environmental protection programs. These programs ensure that dive sites such as “Clown Fish Apartments” keep their inhabitants. You can reach Apo Island by boat from Silliman Beach, on the North side of Dumaguete.

CHAPEL POINT

This drift dive starts on one of the mooring buoys dotting the sea. You can see good coral heads, soft corals, sea stars, several sources of Nudibranches, gorgonian sea fans, whip corals and basket sponges. Fish life such as tuna, barracuda, black and white snappers, unicorn fish, and trumpet fish can also be seen in this site.

ROCK POINT

This site is normally gets some heavy weather, but it has a good fish life. The dive begins with a gentle slope made up of rocks and coral heads, and green corals. Variety of fish can also be seen such as Picasso Triggerfish, Black and White Snappers, Moray Eels, Local Sharks and large Bumphead Wrasse.

MARINE SANCTUARY

Marine Sanctuary has a mixture of walls, slopes and sandy patches with black corals.
The western side of the sanctuary was seeded by giant clams, nudibranches, sea star, feather stars and clownfish.

MAMSA POINT

Mamsa Point is named for its schools of jacks. There are some nice gorgonians on the wall and other pelagic species. Fish life includes Groupers, Scorpion fish, Lionfish and Reef Sharks.

COCONUT POINT

Coconut Point has a usual strong current which attracts fish such as Barracuda, Sweetlips, Jacks, Tuna, Unicorn fish, White tip Reef Sharks. The slope has a variety of soft corals.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

Apo Island is primarily a diving destination. However, if you are interested in drying out for a day there are some other interesting activities that you can do in the island. From trekking to the lighthouse, visiting the lover's beach or going to Malatapay Market during a Wednesday for some cultural exposure you are bound to find activities to keep you interested.

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