Philippines
Negros Occidental
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Negros Occidental is an administrative region on the western side of the Visayas in the Philippines. The coastline along the Sulu Sea offers accessible shore dives and boat trips to offshore sites, with a variety of macro life, reef systems, and occasional larger pelagic encounters. Dive centers are few but provide local navigation and guided trips to the nearby Negros and Panay dive sites, with a focus on user-friendly reef populations and calm tropical conditions. Inland areas in the province remain primarily terrestrial, with the coast serving as the main diving entry point.
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Top scuba diving cities in the region of Negros Occidental
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Sipalay
Coastal gateway to Sulu Sea dive opportunities.
Cauayan
Coastal city with nearby reef-diving access.
Sipalay City
Coastal gateway with nearby regional dive opportunities.
Dive sites and dive centers around Negros Occidental
The cities
- 16 sites
- 15 sites
- 0 sites
The best time to dive in Negros Occidental
The best months to dive in Negros Occidental are from May. Temperatures are confortable (27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.
Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.
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