Schedule:
November
16 - Arrive Iloilo (Cheap Flights from Manila and Cebu available) - same day or next morning transfer to the west coast of Panay (2-3 hours drive in minivan)
17+18 - Pure Blue Water Hunting on FADs off Panay west coast
19 - Transfer from Panay to Sulu Sea - Cagayan Cillio - ½ day travel with maybe some fishing in between
20 - 4-5 days of intense fishing (Reef fishing/blue water hunting on some of the best spots the Philippines has to offer)
23 or 24 - Transfer back to Iloilo
Inclusions:
Simple non-air-conditioned room, upgradable to air-conditioned room (upgrade only the first 3 nights possible) (Single Occupancy +15 US per day)
Breakfast, packed lunch + cooking of catch at the end of the day
Water and all non alcoholic drinks
Boat (outrigger) + Fuel
Guide, boat operator and helpers on the boat and helpers, porters on land
Use of Weight and weight belt
Use of Buoy and simple but reliable float Line
Use of safety devices: waterproof VHF radio for each team, acoustic and visual additional
All Transportation starting from Iloilo
Exclusions:
Alcoholic drinks
Package Price:
Price of US$ 1,600 per person (only 2 places left)
Payment :
Booking via 50% down payment (PayPal)
Prerequisites:
20m Constant weight (diving down with fins)
At least 1 year experience in spearfishing
2:30 minutes static (swimming pool) or at least 1:30 divetime for 20m dives
Good health and fitness (stronger current possible)
Fishing:
Target species: Dogtooth tuna, Spanish Mackerel, GT. On the FADs Dolphin Fish (Dorado, Mahimahi), Wahoo, Rainbow Runner, Jacks . . .
Transportation to and from the fishing ground is done with Local Banca Boat (Outrigger).
Small groups and multiple boats (only 2-3 divers per boat).
More or less 3 assistants for each boat (1 to 2 guides, 1 boat operator, 1 helper).
Equipment required:
Thin 2-3mm Wetsuit or rashguards (26-28 degree water temperature), mask, snorkel, fins, simple timing device or freediving computer, gloves and knife.
Rubber weight belt and weights provided for free.
What makes this activity special?
Explore and dive in some of the most remote places of the Philippines.
During this trip you will get close contact to local people and local fisherman and see how they make their living. (Fishing with kites, and fisherman that use trained birds to get fish)
We love to go local, but not when it comes to safety standards.
High safety concerns (Waterproof VHF Radios, Acoustic and optical signal devices provided, emergency evacuation plans, ...)
Intense pre dive briefings (mandatory for all team members) to ensure safety, environmental compliance and success.
