Local information for Camiguin
Climate
Although it is thought that the best period to visit the region of Camiguin is between December and May, our long-term experience in the area has shown us that the climate permits operating our safari all year round. Contrary to the North of the country, the Camiguin area does not have a pronounced monsoon period. Therefore, showers are principally at night and of short duration. Water and air temperatures are similar all year round.
| Month: | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Period: | ||||||||||||
| Air (°C): | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Water (°C): | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| = Optimal period | |
| = Recommended period | |
| = Not recommended period |
Help us protect the environment
Since its inception ABYSS has always been committed to the protection of the environment. We invite you to join us in observing these simple rules:
- Your travel documents will include a responsible diver chart from the Longitude 181 Association. Please study and apply these rules wherever possible
- Protect the environment, both above and below water, by reducing to a minimum the impact of our activities.
- Leave nothing behind which is non perishable and remember to take back things such as batteries, cigarette filters and plastic containers to name a few.
- Use a minimum of non renewable resources such as water and energy.
- Never buy any souvenirs that are made from tortoise shell, coral or shells.
- Do not touch the fish or the coral during your dives and control your buoyancy at all times.
Usefull details
| Customs formalities: | Valid passport with expiry date more than 6 months after return date. Mandatory visa for a stay of over 21 days. |
| Health formalities: | Up to date vaccination. No mandatory vaccination. The safaris are conducted outside the malaria zones. |
| Jet lag: | UT/GMT +7 hours in winter - +6 hours in summer |
| Currency: | Philippino Peso |
| Accepted methods of payments: | Philippino Peso, Euros, USD. Visa/Mastercard on land. |
| Electricity: | 110 or 220V - European or American outlets. |
| Languages: | Cebuano, English |
| Flight time: | Depending on departure location. |
| Luggage: | Our preference is for soft baggage for storage purposes on board. A max of 20kg on international flights. It is possible to obtain a free upgrade to 30kg when departing on diving holidays. Please contact us for further information. Be Aware ! The maximum luggage allowance on Cebu - Cagayan De Oro flights is 20 kg (additional kilos at 100 peso = 2 USD). Please never take more than 25 kg. |
| Pharmacy: | First aid kit, aspirin or paracetamol, sun screen plus sunburn ointment, insect repellent. |
| Required documents: | Photocopy of your passport, dive certification card, log book and proof of repatriation insurance. Valid dive medical within last 12 months. |
