The Philippines is home to some of the richest marine biodiversity on the planet, with over 7,000 islands offering endless opportunities for divers. On this journey, you’ll discover not just pristine reefs and dramatic walls, but also shipwrecks steeped in history, encounters with whale sharks, and island landscapes that look straight out of postcards. The adventure begins in Manila, where you’ll spend a couple of days soaking in the city’s contrasts - wandering through the colonial streets of Intramuros, tasting Filipino street food, and diving into the energy of Asia’s most vibrant capital. From here, your underwater story unfolds.

For those who dream of swimming alongside whale sharks and drifting past endless schools of fish, the Cebu and Bohol route is the perfect fit. In Cebu, you’ll dive Moalboal’s famed sardine run, where millions of silvery fish swirl in hypnotic patterns, and explore Pescador Island’s coral gardens. A short ride away in Oslob, you’ll experience the awe of coming face-to-face with gentle whale sharks. From there, the journey continues to Bohol, where the waters around Panglao and Balicasag Island are home to turtles, vibrant corals, and crystal-clear drop-offs. Between dives, relax on white-sand beaches or explore Bohol’s iconic Chocolate Hills.

If history and dramatic landscapes excite you, the Coron and El Nido route offers a different kind of thrill. Coron, in Palawan, is famous for its hauntingly beautiful WWII Japanese shipwrecks, now transformed into thriving marine habitats. Dive through the ghostly remains of sunken vessels, explore the strange underwater thermoclines of Barracuda Lake, and marvel at Coral Garden’s endless colours. After the adrenaline of wreck diving, El Nido offers balance with its island-hopping tours, hidden lagoons, limestone cliffs, and turquoise bays - giving you the chance to split time between the depths of the ocean and some of the most iconic scenery in the Philippines.

Closer to Manila, the Puerto Galera and Apo Reef route is perfect for divers who want world-class reefs without long transfers. Just a few hours from the capital, Puerto Galera sits on the Verde Island Passage -often called the “centre of the centre” of marine biodiversity. Here, you’ll find everything from macro critters to exhilarating drift dives. From there, you’ll head to Apo Reef, the largest contiguous coral reef system in Asia, where sharks, rays, and schools of pelagic fish roam freely in open, gin-clear waters. This combination offers incredible diving with the ease of quick access, making it ideal for a shorter but intense underwater adventure.

No matter which route you choose, every evening brings time to unwind - whether it’s sharing dive stories over fresh seafood, strolling down palm-fringed beaches, or simply watching the sun set over the ocean. With expert dive operators, comfortable resorts, and seamless logistics, Jetlagd ensures that your focus stays on the experience, not the planning.

Jetlagd’s Philippines adventure is not just about diving - it’s about returning refreshed, inspired, and connected to a community of like-minded explorers, above and below the water.