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Goya - Tour 2
Cagayan Island |
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The reefs of Cagayan lie 130 km west off the coast of
Negros amidst the Sulu Sea. The place is one of the most
beautiful diving areas in Asia and known as one of the top
ten diving areas world wide. It consists of two atolls
divided by a channel. The northern one has a little island
with a few palm trees - similar to islands you find in the
Maledives. In 1998 the whole area was declared marine park
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Furthermore the reef was appointed protectorate and world
heritage by UNESCO. Because of the retirement it is a dive
destination which you don’t have to share with others. |
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Big gorgonians, mantas, whale sharks, oceanic sharks,
schools of mackerels, dolphins, and many more are
permanent visitors in this area. At the reef roofs it
teems with local reef fishes and at many places you often
can meet stingrays, reef whitetip shark, turtles, leopard
sharks, many different kinds of mackerels, and guitarfishe.
The approximated 70 km of sleep slope are covered with
corals such as gorgonians, funguses, hydrazones, and rare
black corals. |
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Sharks and lobsters live in the many grottos and caves of
the walls. In the crystal clear water you often meat
schools of barracudas, big tunas, and mackerels. And some
days you are even able to snorkel with mantas during
breakfast. |
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Dive Safari Cagayan
Island |
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Accommodation: In double cabins on Goya. |
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Food: The price
includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition you
will be served with refreshments and fruit. Drinks such as
mineral water, beer, cola, and other beverages are free of
charge on Goya. Drinks in restaurants and bars in the
resorts will be billed. |
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What to bring: You
only need a few cloths. More important is sun protection
such as sun blocker, sun glasses, and a cap. Please also
bring adaptors for battery charger, batteries, photo
equipment if needed, and a wind jacket as water protection
during high waves. |
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