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Apo Reef

Apo Reef, out there in the Sulu Sea, truly feels like an expedition. It’s remote, meaning you’re often sharing the water with very few other boats. We love the sheer wall dives here, dropping hundreds of meters into the blue. At places like Shark Airport, we’ve hung in the current watching grey reef sharks cruise by like clockwork. Look for midnight angelfish flitting in the overhangs, their deep blue almost black. The coral coverage is surprisingly good, especially considering its isolation. You’ll find healthy hard corals blanketing the reef tops, interspersed with vibrant soft corals on the ledges. We’ve spotted everything from the tiny, colourful flaming blennies peeking out of holes to impressive schools of blue-lined tangs swirling past. Diving Apo Reef is for those who enjoy open water, with potential for strong currents and deeper profiles. Our tip: go during the calmer months, usually March to May, for the best visibility. You’ll experience proper pelagic action here, the kind that makes you feel very small in a very big ocean.