Apo Reef

Apo Reef is the largest coral reef in the Philippines and 2nd biggest in the world, with the Great Barrier reef in Australia coming in at 1st. Getting there is an over night sail from Batangas Province, 2 hours by car from Manila. We set sail through the Verde Island passage, with cocktails being served under the sunset skies of orange and a purple sea. If we are lucky , we will spot pods of dolphins along the way. The morning brings a long, lush island into view, with the green canopy marked by a stark lighthouse our guests can explore. The reef surrounding Apo Mayor is home to 385 species of colorful marine fishes, including sharks, stingrays, mantas, tropical fish and morays, including the endangered Green Sea and Hawksbill turtles as well as 500 species of soft and branching types of hard corals. It also hosts 47 species of migratory and resident birds. There are walls to explore as well as a small, picturesque, shallow wreck now completely covered by soft and hand corals and crustaceans. Join us as we explore this protected are , the Apo Reef Natural Park.