Apo Island is a volcanic island covering 12 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island and 30 kilometers south of the Negros Oriental capital of Dumaguete City in the Philippines.
The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve, protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act (NIPA) and under the jurisdiction of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). It has become a popular dive site and snorkeling destination with tourists. There are two resorts on Apo Island, both of which have their own dive centers: Apo Island Beach Resort and Liberty's Lodge. There is a ranger station and a lighthouse.
The ride over to Apo Island from Zamboanguita is around 45 minutes and it is usually a bit wet, so make sure you have your camera etc. wrapped up to protect it from the sea water.
Once you arrive on Apo Island, you have to go to the registration office on the beach there where you register your party and pay the Apo Island Sanctuary fees, these fees are going to the local people on Apo island to help them keep the island interesting for tourists, both for cleaning up the place and keeping everything on the island working but also for supporting the people that can not make a living fishing because of the sanctuary status.
And the most exciting part of all.....SNORKLING!!! :D
Too bad we dont have underwater camera. Ive seen a LOT of underwater lovely creatures. First time in my life to sea that kind of underwater experience. Lots of corals, fishes, sea snakes, sea urchins, even turtles!
Too bad we dont have underwater camera. Ive seen a LOT of underwater lovely creatures. First time in my life to sea that kind of underwater experience. Lots of corals, fishes, sea snakes, sea urchins, even turtles!
We also had some photoshoots.
Another great day had passed. And my experience in Apo Island is unforgettable. :)
some info from : http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/apo-island-day-trip.php and wikipedia