Scuba Diving at Boracay

There are over fifteen dive spots around Boracay Island with eighteen plus dive operators..  Most of the dive spots are off White Beach and the rest are scattered around the North and Southeast points of Boracay.  The currents are moderate to strong.

The best dive spot is Yapak Dive which has two walls and a chimney at its southern end. Yapak goes from 30 meters to 70 meters deep.  Grey and Whitetip Reef Sharks are common here along with schools of barracuda, tuna, surgeonfish and many more.  Hammerheads and Mantarays have been spotted in this area too.  Great spot for the pros.

Start depth are mostly at 5 meters for the dives in front of White Beach.  The Beach Night Dive is 5 meters deep and close to White Beach.  Camia Dive’s start depth is 18 meters.  It is a wreck sank to be an artificial reef.  For beginners, Angol Point Dive is great starting point, with various types of coral and fishes.

This video by beachbum32 shows the dive at Angol Point.

Ariel’s Point – Live to Tell the Tale

Ariel’s Point at Buruanga on nearby Panay Island, is about half an hour’s boat ride from Baracay.  This isolated spot is famous for cliff jumping, paddling around in a boat, swimming and snorkelling as well as exploring the surrounding area.  And great food and drinks too.

Ariel’s Point is a must do if you have no health issues (think short bungee jumping without the bungee).  The highest of the 5 jump points is 45 feet from the sea.  And the deep waters will take you in nicely.  A must do to add onto your to do life list, next to marathon running perhaps. And an awesome tale to share back home!

This video by beachbum32 shows the thrills of cliff jumping at Ariel’s Point.

Bulabog Beach – Kite Boarding Cental

Bulabog Beach on the eastern side of Boracay is a beautiful sun soaked beach with a pristine clear lagoon protected by a coral reef. The lagoon is windy and shallow, making it ideal for beginners trying out their hand at water sports.  

So its no surprise that Bulabog Beach is famed for its windsurfing and kiteboarding activities and has hosted international windsurfing meets.  Besides these sports, you can get jet skis, go parasailing and boating besides swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing.  The Kite Resort WIndpia even has a kite school for the beginner.

This video by ExtremeElementsTV shows off the action at Bulabog Beach.

White Beach Boracay – A Slice of Paradise

White Beach on the western side of  Boracay must have been the reference for the exotic beach life that guidebooks talk about.  Beautiful soft white sandy beach with a gentle surf, shady trees and coconut trees hanging out over to the water, contemplative spots and party spots, and great food and drink at an easy reach.  And with its multi-hued long sunsets and English speaking fun loving locals, it is indeed the closest to your own piece of paradise.

White Beach is sectioned into 3 stations. Station 1 is where the luxury resorts are located.  You can have your pick from over 31 upscale hotels with matching prices to boot.  Station 2 is the commercial and most happening area on White Beach.  The D’Mall which holds the tourists shops, bars and restaurants is here along with a mixed bag of 31 luxury and budget hotels.  Station 3 has recently seen new developments. It offers mostly budget with some luxury hotels in their midst.  So take your pick, check yourself in and start walking or lounging.  Just be aware to book directly with the hotels to get the best rates, if you are not going through a brand name tour agent.

This video by dedek321 shows the best of what White Beach has to offer.

Boracay – Sun, Sand and Adventure

Boracay is a little island in the Visayas, just south of Manila in the Philippines. Boracay's azure waters, beautiful sun drenched white sandy beaches and its host of activities from partying, sunbathing and swimming to kiteboarding, parasailing, windsurfing and diving, will fully occupy even the most active person.  It’s also a great base camp to hop off for water and jungle adventures at nearby islands and lagoons.  And Boracay is one of top beach destinations in the world.

You land at Caticlan Airport (small aircraft) or at Kalibo Interantional, both on the nearby Panay Island. Then you’ll hop onto one of the boats at Caticlan jetty to get into Cagban on Boracay proper. And on Baracay, you will be spoiled for choice for accommodation.

There is the White Beach stretch which is subdivided into 3 stations. Station 1 is upscale, Station 2 the most happening and Station 3 for the reflective mind.  On the northen end of Boracay, Puka Beach sits isolated and is postcard perfect.  Bulabog Beach is the water sports beach on the opposite side of the island from White Beach.

For the adventurous, you can sign up for outrigger cruises to Angel’s Point on Panay to go cliff diving, boat paddling and jungle trekking on the Antiqe coast.  Or just take the many outrigger round island cruises for stopovers at the isolated and quiet beach spots on Boracay.  And while in Baracay, do try out the skimboarding!

This video by alan78p2 shows off the delights of a Boracay vacation.