Besides diving, trekking, mountain climbing and mountain biking are popular, with equipment available for rent. Another attraction is the diverse cultural history of the area - a mix of Muslim, ethnic tribes and Christian pioneers combine to give Davao a unique feel. While the waters of Davao will rarely give divers an adrenaline rush from schools of large fish, the sites we visited provided very satisfactory diving. We found the corals in good shape, with lots of varieties of both hard and soft corals and a wonderful array of invertebrates. Diving experiences are available for both novices and those wanting a bit more challenge.
Night dives are exceptionally colourful and provide outstanding photo oportunities.
With the exception of one gorgeous day, we were not favoured with sunshine during our trip, as we were there during the rainy season. Visibility ranged from about 7m at the worst to upwards of 20m, depending on the sites' proximity to rivers. There are many more sites than we have listed here, including Bagakay Reef, Limad Reef, Talisay Wall, plus others that are further away. We found, as is the case in so many places, that the name of the sites varied, depending on who you talked to. So don't be surprised to hear another name used for the same dive.