Underwater in Dumaguete

We had half a day in Dumaguete before our flight back to Manila. My friends and I initially planned to go to Apo Island but when we got to the port we just missed the boat going to Apo Island by a few minutes. We would've made it if not for the mishap with the tricycle driver wherein he passed the turn to Apo Island. After the futile attempt to wait for another boat, we decided to heed the advice of one of the locals who told us to drop by Poblacion 1 (District 1) Marine Sanctuary in Dauin. 

The trip was worth it because I got to snorkel and see Nemo (Clown Fish) and other kinds of fish just by the shore line.

It was my first time snorkeling so I got a little excited with taking shots of anything I saw underwater.

There were more clown fish swimming just right at our feet.


I also spotted different colored corals just by the shore line.


We were fortunate to find different kinds of colored fish and corals not too far from the shore. There were other kinds of fish and corals farther out but I wasn't too comfortable with snorkeling too far out because it was my first time. There were also scuba divers riding out on boats. We could see Apo island from where we were snorkeling. I then found out that Apo island is also in the same district as Dauin. So it was not surprising to see that some of the fishes and corals were spotted in District 1 Marine Sanctuary.

We spent the our last few hours in Dumaguete and watched the sun set in District 1. I'd like to stay longer in Dumaguete to explore more of the experiences that this province had to offer.
How to Get to District 1 Marine Sanctuary
Dauin is easy to get to from Dumaguete City. Take a P9 tricycle to the bus terminal. Ride the Ceres Liner to Dauin for P30 one way. There is a sign that says Poblacion 1 (District 1), Dauin. Walk the street till you reach the beach area. There is a P10 entrance fee and P75 for the snorkeling gear if you don't have your own equipment.