Apo Island

From Dauin to Apo Island

A day on the water

The day begins in Dauin with a scenic boat ride of about 30 minutes to Apo Island.

Along the way, Sammi keeps the trip relaxed and social, sharing her humor while helping everyone get ready for a great day in the water.

Guests are welcome to bring their own snorkeling or diving gear. Sammi can also point them toward a trusted place to rent what they need.

Plan to bring your own food and water too. The side of Apo Island visited on this trip does not have shops or places to eat.

Under the surface

Turtles and reef life

Sea turtles are a common and easy-to-spot part of an Apo Island day. That is one reason so many visitors love coming here.

The beautiful coral reefs are also home to colorful tropical fish, including parrotfish, butterflyfish, jacks, groupers, and many more.

The area is a rewarding choice for both snorkeling and diving.

An experienced diver joins the boat to offer advice and keep an eye on everyone in the water. Guests are also reminded to leave no plastic in the sea.

Sammi especially loves finding a sea turtle resting quietly beneath the water.

A slower island day

Rest, share, and enjoy

Between snorkeling and diving sessions, there is time to rest, eat, and talk about what everyone has seen in the water.

The practical local outrigger passenger boat used for the trip has a flat main deck, a table in the center, and tarp overhead for shade.

It is a comfortable place for the group to settle in together.

By the end of the day, guests are usually tired in the best way: satisfied by the sea, the stories they shared, and moments like watching a sea turtle glide calmly below the water.

For Sammi, one of the best parts is making new friends along the way.

Sammi’s video

A glimpse of Apo

Watch Sammi’s video for a glimpse of the boat ride, the water, and the moments that make an Apo Island day special.