Not only is Mindoro known for excellent diving, it's also the only region in the world where the smallest buffalo called tamaraw exists. Another island that boasts fantastic dive sites is Cebu, famous for its fine sandy beaches, ancient forts, exciting nightlife, and friendly, hospitable people. The small town of Moalboal is probably the best place for serious divers to set up base camp. From Moalboal, a brief but bumpy and dusty ride brings you to Panagsama Beach. Designed with diving tourists in mind, the ambience is relaxed, quiet, and relatively uncrowded compared to Puerto Galera.
Some places offer equipment rental and guides for independent divers who arrive on their own.
A twenty minute boat-ride brings visitors to Pescador Island. Night divers love to frequent Pescador because of the Spanish Dancers, snail-like creatures that have lost their shells. They are strikingly colored and normally wander at night. While it's a delightful sight, this movement is thought to be a warning display before the emission of concentrated poisons. Divers can also follow a path to the opening of the Pescador Cathedral, an undersea pattern resembling a funnel that drops thirty-five meters.