• The Reef and the vast expansive waters around are protected areas in the Philippines, administered as the Apo Reef Natural Park (ARNP).
  • The surface morphology of the modern reef is a product of the fluctuating sea levels as the crust under Apo Reef subsides towards Manila Trench.
  • To reach Apo Reef is easiest by air - a flight from Manila to the town of San Jose, in the province of Western Mindoro takes 45 minutes.
  • Apo Reef has only three small islands within its waters, and some of the best diving can be found around the one in the west of the park, Apo Island.
  • The Season in Apo Reef Club is on October until July. Apo Reef Club was opened in 2007, a quiet place with 5 hectare land between the sea and the...
  • Apo Reef Natural Park was declared a Protected Area in 1996 and is in the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • With 385 species of fish and around 400 species of hard and soft corals, it’s not surprising that Apo Reef is noted for its remarkable biodiversity.
  • Nearest airport to Apo Reef is located in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. There are regular flights from Manila which will take roughly 45 minutes.
  • By Boat: Sablayan is the jump-off point to Apo Reef Natural Park. At Sablayan Port, you can charter boats to take you to Apo Reef.
  • Sharks before breakfast are the best! We enjoyed a warm (27 degrees celsius) welcome to our first early morning dive on Apo Reef.