Boracay has attained recognition for having some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Fine sand and crystal clear water stretches in seven kilometers of shoreline. White Beach stretches in four kilometers wherein the coolest, finest and purest sand are. There are also less crowded areas where one can enjoy solitude.

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