Apo Island is situated about six kilometers off the southeastern shores of Negros Island and south of Dumaguete City. It can also be reached by boat from Silliman Beach. Apo Island boasts of a wide array of dive sites to choose from. Chapel Point is a sanctuary of various fish species including tuna, black and white snappers, and barracuda. There is likewise a variety of species of coral and exotic marine life like sea stars, nudibranch, basket sponges, whip corals, and gorgonian sea fans.
Another stimulating dive site on Apo Island is Rock Point. It is available by banca. Although the weather conditions here can be heavy, Rock Point has an plentiful share of marine life. Headfirst activity kicks off from a gentle slope consisting of rocks and coral heads. It abound with various fish species like black and white snappers, Picasso triggerfish, black and white tip sharks, moray eels, to name just a few.
