Visayas Liveaboards – Dauin Macro, Turtles and Sardines
The Visayas are the islands in the centre of the Philippines, including Cebu, Bohol and Negros. A liveaboard links the best sites in one trip: muck diving at Dauin, turtles and coral at Apo Island and Bohol, and sardine schools off Cebu. It is the most varied trip in the country and suits divers of all levels.
Who the Visayas Work For
All Levels
Easy reefs
Macro Photographers
First Liveaboard
Turtle Fans
Groups
Charters
You Can See
Small Creatures and Big Schools
Dauin Macro
Frogfish, octopus and nudibranchs on black sand.
Turtles
Common at Apo Island and around Bohol.
Whale Sharks
Seen in some parts of the Visayas.
Bohol
Island views between dives.
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Where You’ll Dive
Visayas Dive Sites
Dauin
Black sand slopes on Negros with frogfish, octopus, seahorses and other small creatures.
Apo Island
A protected island with healthy coral and many turtles.
Balicasag, Bohol
Walls with turtles and schools of jacks off Bohol.
Moalboal, Cebu
Millions of sardines in a single school near the shore.
Which of these you visit depends on the route. We check the plan for your dates.
Hot Picks
Liveaboards We Recommend for the Visayas
Infiniti
Built in 2013 for 25 guests. 7-night Visayas North, South, East and West trips from August to February.
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Atlantis Adventurer
For 16 guests. Visayas Safari and longer Visayas Ultimate trips from September to December.
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Philippines Explorer II
For 6 guests. Available for full charter on Central & Southern Visayas routes, for small groups.
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Join a Trip
Book a cabin on Infiniti or Atlantis Adventurer and dive with other guests.
Charter for Your Group
Book the whole of Philippines Explorer II for up to 6 people and choose the route with the crew.
Life Aboard
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Before You Book Your Visayas Trip
Your First Liveaboard
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How to Charter a Boat
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Seasickness: What Actually Works
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Visayas routes all sound similar, but each one covers different islands. We check exactly which sites your week includes, so you get the macro, turtles or sardines you’re after.
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Visayas Liveaboard Questions
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