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Protected from the strong easterly
typhoons, Boracay can be found at the northwestern
tip of Panay. It is made up of three local communities:
Yapak, Balabag and Manoc-manoc.
A trip to this beautiful island
involves air travel from Manila to either Antique
or Caticlan. A boat trip to the island is then
required.
SCUBA
WORLD’S BORACAY dive center is
a stroll away. Dives are US$ 25 per person inclusive
of tanks, weights, boat and divemaster. Additional
charges apply for extra equipment. Scuba World
is capable of completely outfitting divers that
have not brought any equipment at all. Night dives
are available and recommended in the area. This
is also a full Nitrox center.
Dive
Sites in Boracay
MANIGUIN ISLAND
Locally called Maningning or commonly known as
Hammerhead Island. It is 48 kilometres Southwest
of the main Island of Boracay.
YAPAK
The most exciting dive in Boracay Island. This
is a wall starting at 100ft/90m which is covered
with big barrel sponges, starfish, soft corals,
gorgonians, reef fish as well as pelagic. An ideal
site for experienced and advanced divers.
FRIDAY’S ROCK
It is a big boulder of rock rising from sand at
54ft/18m. Beside this huge rock, this site is
where the dive operators conduct fish feeding
CARABAO ISLAND (Village Reef)
It is a rich coral garden on a gentle slope,
which is followed by a drop-off descending to
72ft/24m.
CARABAO ISLAND (Cathedral Cave)
It is a big cave with a large entrance, which
is safe for less experienced divers. At the back
of the cave, there are cracks and fissures which
are often seen
BLACK ROCK
It offers good diving. Condition is often calm
but it cab really get rough at times. Visibility
can reach to 75ft/25m.
OTHER
ACTIVITIES
Windsurfing, parasailing, sailing, beach visits
– White Beach, Diniwind, Balinghai, Manoc-manoc,
and Cagban beaches are all very beautiful and
should be visited. For more curious, there are
bat caves to explore at Yapak Beach.
TRAVEL
BRIEF
From Manila, take the 50-minute Philippine Airlines
or Air Philippines flight to Kalibo, Aklan. From
there you will travel another two hours inland
via bus or jeepney or private car to Caticlan.
Caticlan is the jump-off point to Boracay Island
via outrigger banca.
RESORTS
Fridays
Boracay
Lorenzo
Resort
Pink
Patio Resort
Seawind
Resort
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