Philippines

The Philippines, with more than 7,600 islands in the Coral Triangle, offers some of the most varied diving in Asia. Cebu alone has the sardine run at Moalboal and the thresher sharks of Malapascua, while Coron in Palawan is one of the region's great wreck destinations. Anilao, a short drive from Manila, is a world-class macro and blackwater destination, and the remote Tubbataha Reefs in the Sulu Sea, reachable only by liveaboard for a few months each year, are among the most pristine reefs anywhere. Dive centres and resorts here are generally good value, and many are geared to underwater photographers. Choose a region below to compare operators.