Snorkel· Apo Reef (Apo Island, Occidental Mindoro)· Philippines
Apo Island Reef Flat Snorkel (Ranger Station)
12° 39.7′ N · 120° 25.1′ E · approximate
The reef flat fringing Apo Island beside the ranger station - the easiest Apo Reef snorkel once you have paid your fees, with turtles and reef sharks often seen near the drop.
Practical
Position approx: off OSM 'Apo Island Beach' (12.65886N 120.41703E), next to an OSM tourism attraction labelled 'Aladin' (12.66183N 120.41667E). Wikipedia: the reef around Apo Island extends about 1 km in places, separated from the main reef by a narrow deep channel; the ranger base and fee desk are on the island; snorkelling and diving described as exceptional. Overnight stays are limited (tents under conditions). Pay fees before snorkelling; no fishing or collecting. See 'Apo Reef Anchorage and Ranger Station' for moorings.
Best for
Snorkelling straight from the ranger-station beach
Season
Dec-Jun
Nearby
- Apo Island Mangrove Lagoon Boardwalk0.2 NM away
- Apo Reef Anchorage and Ranger Station0.2 NM away
- Apo Reef Lighthouse0.2 NM away
- Apo Reef Natural Park0.2 NM away
- Apo Menor (Binangaan) Island1.4 NM away
- Apo Reef North Lagoon Snorkel (Cayos del Bajo)4.4 NM away
- Nanga Islands Anchorage21 NM away
- Pandan Island Anchorage (Sablayan)22.7 NM away