Apo Reef Liveaboards – Sharks and Turtles off Mindoro
Apo Reef lies off the west coast of Mindoro, in the Philippines. It is the largest reef in the country, a protected natural park with a shallow lagoon in the middle and walls on the outside. Sharks, turtles and big fish patrol the walls. Liveaboards often combine it with the wrecks of Coron.
Who Apo Reef Works For
Reef Lovers
Shark Fans
Intermediate Divers
Some current
Photographers
Wide angle
Wreck & Reef Combos
With Coron
You Can See
Walls, Sharks and Turtles
Healthy Coral
Hard coral on the walls and in the lagoon.
Turtles
Seen on most dives.
Walls
Drop-offs with sharks and big fish.
Clear Water
Visibility is often very good.
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Where You’ll Dive
What You Dive at Apo Reef
Outer Walls
Drop-offs with whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, turtles and schools of jacks.
Lagoon Reefs
Shallow coral gardens inside the reef, good for easy dives.
Channels
Where the current runs in and out of the lagoon, bringing in big fish.
The crew picks sites based on wind and current. Some trips continue to Coron or El Nido.
Hot Picks
Liveaboards We Recommend for Apo Reef
Navis 1
Built in 2009 for 22 guests. Apo Reef trips of 4 to 7 nights, plus El Nido – Coron via Apo, from March to June.
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Atlantis Adventurer
For 16 guests. 7-night Apo Reef – Coron trips in December and February.
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Apo Reef
Shorter trips focused on the reef, its walls and the sharks.
Apo Reef & Coron
Reef and WWII wrecks in one week. See our Coron page.
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Before You Book Your Apo Reef Trip
How to Choose a Liveaboard
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Seasickness: What Actually Works
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What to Pack for a Liveaboard
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Few liveaboards visit Apo Reef, and only in certain months. We know which trips go there and help you choose between a short reef trip and a reef & wreck week.
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Apo Reef Liveaboard Questions
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