Calypso Diving School International - Apo Reef
The team at Calypso Diving School International really shines when it comes to getting serious about your PADI certs. This isn't just a place to tick off an Open Water; they're a 5-Star IDC centre, which means if you’re looking to go pro, or just take your diving much, much further, they’re set up for it. We love how focused they are on proper training, making them our pick for anyone aiming for instructor level or simply a really solid Advanced Open Water with a deeper understanding of the theory. Stepping onto Apo Reef, you’ll quickly realise this isn't the easy-access diving of Boracay. It’s remote, exposed, and often spectacular. We’ve had dives there where the reef sharks cruised by with an almost casual indifference, and the barracuda schools shimmered like a liquid wall. If you’re pushing past your recreational limits, perhaps diving a little deeper, or spending more time thinking about current and conservation, Calypso's approach feels right. Their focus on the IDC pathway means they're used to nuanced questions and the kind of problem-solving that makes for truly competent divers. Expect air-conditioned classrooms, which, after a couple of humid dives, feel like a genuine luxury. If you’re planning a trip specifically to level up your PADI game, especially to instructor, we’d suggest making them your first call.
- Location
- Apo Reef, Philippines, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 11.957737, 121.927060
- Phone
- +63 36 288 3206
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://calypso-boracay.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:2984]
- Address
- Station 3, White Beach, Manoc Manoc, Malay, Aklan, , Boracay, 5608 No State, Philippines
Dive Sites Near Calypso Diving School International
Calypso Diving School International provides access to 15 dive sites in Apo Reef.
- 7 Islands Reef, Diving (NDC) (reef)
- Agnay Sanctuary (reef)
- Agpanabat Caves Canyons (cave)
- Agpanabat Sanctuary (reef)
- Akitsushima (wreck)
- Akitsushima (wreck)
- Aladin
- Alad North
- Alad Sanctuary Garden (reef)
- Alad South
- Apo 29
- Apo Island - South (Mabuti) - 25m
- Apo Menor
- Apo Reef (reef)
- Aqualife Divers Academy
Other Dive Centres in Apo Reef
Best Time to Dive in Apo Reef
The warmest water temperatures in Apo Reef occur in June, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.1°C
- February: 27.8°C
- March: 28.2°C
- April: 29.1°C
- May: 30.1°C
- June: 30.3°C
- July: 29.9°C
- August: 29.6°C
- September: 29.7°C
- October: 29.8°C
- November: 29.5°C
- December: 29.2°C
Marine Life in Apo Reef
Home to 181 recorded species including 171 reef fish, 5 seagrass & algae, 2 other, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 hard corals, 1 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
- Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - Reef Fish
- Blue-finned Rock Cod (Cephalopholis microprion) - Reef Fish
- Rock Cod (Cephalopholis boenak) - Reef Fish
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Two-spot Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus binotatus) - Reef Fish
- Sunburst Butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Apo Reef
Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 8 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories