Dumaguete
Dumaguete, known as the “City of Gentle People”, is the capital of the Negros Oriental province in the Central Visayas, located at the southeastern tip of Negros Island. Most ‘Dumaguete’ dive resorts are actually located in the smaller town of Dauin, about 20min south of the capital. This region, and the rest of the Philippines, falls within the famous Coral Triangle, recognized as the world’s center of marine biodiversity. This region is home to over 3,000 species of fish and six of the world’s seven marine turtle species. In Dumaguete you’ll also be a boat ride away from one of the few places it’s possible to snorkel with the ocean’s gentlest giants, whale sharks.
HOW TO GET THERE
Return (MNL to Guam): Getting back to Manila in time to catch an early flight to Guam isn’t possible, so use your last day to relax or do some sight-seeing. Taking a later-afternoon flight on PAL or Cebu Pacific will also minimize your stopover time in the Manila Airport.
MNL to GUM: Flights depart in the evening, around 10pm, and arrive in Guam around 4am the following day. Flight PR 0110 on Philippine Airlines.
Diving – Incredible macro and amazing diversity of marine life. Ghost pipefish, cuttlefish, and even blue ring and mimic octopus are among the many rare creatures that can be discovered while diving Dumaguete. Nearby Apo Island is one of the most popular dive spots in the region and is easily accessible from Dumaguete’s beach resorts.
Whale sharks – Trips to snorkel and swim with Oslob’s resident whale sharks can be booked at your resort in Dumaguete. A half-day tour including transportation by car and ferry.
Culture & Local Customs – Several events and fesitvals occur throughout the year but the Buglasan Festival, the “festival of festivals”, occurs every October. A week-long event of music, costumes, parades, fireworks, live band competitions and dancing in streets.
When To Go – April and May tend to have the best weather and most visitor traffic. Dry season extends from December – May, with wet season from June – November.
Philippines Info
- Currency – Philippine Pesos (PHP)
- Language – Filipino, English
- Outlets/voltage – Type A/B (US Standard) & C, 220V
Dive & Land permits
The Marine Sanctuaries of the Philippines provide incredible diving and require small fees for diving and camera use. These are relatively inexpensive and may vary depending on where the day’s diving takes you. Sanctuary fees are paid directly to your dive operator and are not included in dive packages.
Departure Fee
Links
Flight booking:
www.philippineairlines.com
www.cebupacificair.com