Verde Island
A trip to Isla Verde is one of the best dive sites in the Philippines and probably in the world.
On the small island of Verde, located between the islands of Mindoro and Luzon, the deep walls and sea current conditions have provided a diversity of species that is difficult to find elsewhere in the world - biologists have discovered more than 500 species of corals and rare marine organisms here.
The Philippine Tourism Association has consistently listed Verde Island as one of the best marine protected areas in the country.
The Philippine Tourism Association has consistently listed Verde Island as one of the best marine protected areas in the country.
Facts about Verde
- Water temperatureDue to underwater springs, the water on Verde is 2-3 degrees warmer than elsewhere in the Philippines, which has served to form a unique marine macro-system.
- Volcanic activityBecause of the volcanic activity, during the dives you can see a unique picture - hundreds of bubbles coming out of the ground.
- Underwater visibilityIn addition to the diverse marine life, the island of Verde boasts clear water with excellent visibility.
- Flora and faunaThe unique diversity and richness of the underwater world - a mass of rare organisms, as well as a picturesque wall, completely covered with colorful soft corals.
- Wrecked Fleet with Chinese PorcelainThe site boasts real underwater treasures - fragments of porcelain from Spanish galleons that sank in these parts centuries ago. The first galleon sank in 1620 when it struck the reef off the southern coast of Verde. Almost nothing remains of the ship itself, but at the bottom you can still see fragments of Chinese porcelain made in the 16-17 centuries.
- CurrentsBoth dives are only suitable for experienced divers because of the strong currents around the island. At times, due to the nature of the currents, the water passing through all the canyons creates a "washing machine effect. One second the current can take you into one canyon and the next second it can take you into another canyon.
Itinerary and program
Tour program
08:45
08:45
Briefing and departure
After the briefing and loading your gear by our helpers, we board the big boat and begin our journey. The crossing to Verde will take about an hour and a half.
10:30
10:30
Arrival at the island
Upon arrival at Verde we will drop off our cooks and non-diving guests, and the divers will begin to prepare for the dive. Once ready we will head to the first dive site, which is about 5 minutes from the island.
11:00-11:30
11:00-11:30
First dive (optional)
Washing Machine
A site with canyons and a high density of underwater fauna. Unique for its current, which gradually intensifies until it begins to rotate, resembling a washing machine. The unpredictability and strength of the current, as well as the rising and falling currents, make the dive an attraction. Available only from AOWD and above.
12:00-14.30
12:00-14.30
Two dives
1. Verde Drop-off
2. Verde Plateau
2. Verde Plateau
The sites we are going to dive are a fantastically beautiful wall (on the first dive) and a plateau (on the second) with large soft corals, large gorgonarians, various species of fish and other critters.
14:45
14:45
Barbecue on the beach
After the dive program we will return to Verde Island, where a table with a delicious barbecue and refreshments and some alcoholic beverages will be waiting for us. After the feast we will have time to sunbathe, take a walk along the coast or just relax in a hammock in the shade of palm trees.
17:30
17:30
Return to Mindoro
day on the verde
- Island barbecue;
- Non-alcoholic and alcoholic (after the dive program) drinks included
- Environmental fee
- Non-alcoholic and alcoholic (after the dive program) drinks included
- Environmental fee
$75
*Dives ($40/dive) are charged separately
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