Cagayan Safaris
Easy Diving
Dive safari Cagayan, in the middle of the Sulusea
The Cagayan islands are on top of the Cagayan ridge that has a length of 500 km and a width of 30 km. The ridge connects the Cagayan islands with the Tubbataha Reef as well as Borneo and emerged from extinct volcanoes thousands of years ago. While parts of it sank again, declined, or eroded, corals grew there over the years up to 100m high.
The archipelago, which is 120 km away from Sipalay, consists of 31 islands. Only a few of them are inhabited. As all islands are flat and overgrown with bushes and palm trees, the region is often compared to the Maldives. From December until April the climate is less humid than between May and November while the temperature is high all over the year.
Where are the Cagayan Islands or Cagayancillo Islands located?
The Cagayan Islands (also known as the Cagayancillo Islands) are located about 120 kilometers west of the coast of Sipalay.
Politically, they belong to the province of Palawan, but geographically, they are considered part of the Visayas.
Due to their remote location, they can only be reached by boat or on multi-day dive safaris – and that’s exactly what makes them so special.
What can you expect on a dive safari?
A dive safari to the Cagayan Islands is perfect for experienced divers seeking adventure off the beaten path. You’ll spend several days on the boat or in simple camps, diving in places that few have ever explored.
Dive highlights include:
- Vast coral plateaus and dramatic drop-offs.
- Encounters with schooling fish, jacks, and Napoleon wrasses.
- Occasional sightings of sharks, eagle rays, and manta rays.
- Crystal-clear water with visibility of up to 40 meters.
- Fascinating macro life such as ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, and seahorses.
Why go on a dive safari to Cagayan Island?
Pristine underwater world – rarely dived reefs.
No crowds, no other boats – a true expedition feeling.
Intact ecosystem benefiting from protection and isolation.
Ideal for photographers, tech divers, and experienced recreational divers.
Cagayan Safari
Our Cagayan dive safaris start and end directly at the airport in Sipalay, ensuring you a convenient and stress-free arrival and departure.
PHP 124,500 Including accommodation in the beach resorts
- 7 nights in a double room
- Full board
- 19 dives
- VIP flight transfer from and to Sipalay
Accommodation
Our new Easy Diving Eco-Resort was completed in January 2020. Our Luxury Glamping Tents are equipped with very high-quality beds and mattresses. During the day we are connected to the power grid, at night we are supplied by our solar power system. All sockets meet European standards. A brick building with four showers and toilets is available for personal hygiene. The accommodation can be booked for kingsize or twin beds and single occupancy is also available.
In addition to the glamping tents, we now have 5 brick bungalows with double bed or single beds, optionally with or without air conditioning. There is a flat fee of PHP 3,000/week when using air conditioning, no extra charge without air conditioning. When booking, you can choose whether you want a glamping tent or bungalow. Depending on availability, a decision can even be made on site.
The eco-resort will give you an absolutely wonderful, heavenly experience in an environment that still represents the original Philippines. Since the islands are remote, you will have a slightly smaller menu with simple but always freshly prepared meals. Nevertheless, the proper service from Easy Diving is guaranteed. Back to the roots, but in style! Alcoholic beverages are also available but not included in the Safari price.
Diving in Cagayancillo
Cagayancillo is an underwater ridge sculpted by extinct volcanoes that end in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. It is the best destination for divers who love walls, corals, and pelagic fishes and don’t want to stay on the boat overnight.
In the morning there is coffee and snacks on the way to the first dive, afterwards breakfast is served on the boat. After breakfast, the first dive is the deepest. The other two dives are shallower, so you will normally do three dives a day before we return to the bay at around 4 PM. Between the dives there is lunch, snacks, fruits, water, various non-alcoholic drinks, tea, and coffee on the boat as usual.
Every diver is obliged to bring his own dive computer, an underwater lamp and a Surface Marker Buoy/SMB!
After the Safari you have the opportunity to explore the main island and get to know its lovely inhabitants. In order to guarantee a safe flight back to Sipalay your last dive ends before 1 PM on the sixth day. As a consequence, you have a break of at least 18 hours.
Safari Boats
GOYA
Build: 2008
Length: 30m
Width: 4,8m
Bunks: 4
Toilet/shower: 1
Engine: 1 Isuzu GRA1 250HP
Speed: 12 Knots
Reach: 800 NM
Freshwater tank: 800Li
Navigation: GPS, compass, sonar
Communication: VHF Radio, satellite telephone
Power supply: 12V / 24V DC + 220V
Service boat: Dinghy with 15HP outboard engine
ROYO
Build: 2008
Length: 30m
Width: 4,8m
Bunks: 4
Toilet/shower: 1
Engine: 1 Isuzu GRA1 250HP
Speed: 12 Knots
Reach: 800 NM
Freshwater tank: 800Li
Navigation: GPS, compass, sonar
Communication: VHF Radio, satellite telephone
Power supply: 12V / 24V DC + 220V
Service boat: Dinghy with 15HP outboard engine
Easy Diving
ENOS Diver Rescue System
For your safety, our safari boat is equipped with the ENOS rescue system.
Transfers
To treat you as the Very Important Person that you are to us, you fly with a Cessna with six seats to Cagayancillo. This unique transfer lasts 25 minutes and provides you with amazing first impressions.
You return to Sipalay the same way where you are picked up at the runway. Then you are brought to Easy Diving in a van where you will be received on the Easy Diving and Beach Resort white sandy beach.
