Atlantis Resort Dumaguete
The Atlantis Resort Dumaguete Philippines is truly a beautiful place. The scuba diving resort has 32 dive sites and 38 rooms in several styles from deluxe to Ocean view. In addition, the view of the ocean from the beach is spectacular, and the surrounding gardens have several species of rare plants. Enjoy our blog article on the Destination Spotlight: Philippines.
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There are over 30 scuba diving sites and 3000 fish waiting for you at Atlantis Resort Puerto Galera in Mindoro, Philippines. Most dive sites are within close proximity to the resort. The modern Spanish stucco and tile resort has 40 rooms that are available in several accommodation styles. Small groups and personalized service is a specialty. Enjoy our blog on Destination Spotlight: Phili...
More Resort DetailsAtmosphere Resort & Spa
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Philippines is an upscale boutique scuba diving resort in Dauin. The resort is a 20-minute drive from Dumaguete on Negros Oriental Island in the Philippines. Nearby and just across the waves is the famous Apo Island Marine Sanctuary and over 20 dive sites. The resort has 36 rooms from deluxe suites, family suites, premier suites, and penthouses. They can accommodate a m...
More Resort DetailsEl Galleon Beach Resort
El Galleon Beach Resort is located in the scuba diving capital of Puerta Galera on Mindoro Island in the Philippines. The resort is on the northern side and wedged in between Sabang Bay and Small La Laguna Beach They have 30 rooms ranging from Penthouse Apartment, Family room, sea view, pool side, and budget room (Flat screen tv's are not in the budget rooms). The rooms are clean and simple, whi...
More Resort DetailsMagic Island Dive Resort Cebu
Magic Island Dive Resort Cebu is located in the scuba diving town of Moalboal in the Philippines. There are 30 dive sites and the resort has 10 bungalows with air conditioning, a fan, hair dryer and hot shower. In addition, every bungalow has a private veranda with either a sea or swimming pool view. Enjoy our article on Cebu and the Visayas Islands, in the heart of the Philippines.
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More Resort DetailsMagic Oceans Dive Resort Bohol
Magic Oceans Dive Resort Bohol is located in Anda on Bohol Island in the Philippines. This scuba diving resort offers 30 dive sites. The guest bungalows are detached and mostly encircle the pool. The balconies are big and cozy with bamboo seats and offer amazing views. Internet router, hot shower, and air conditioning are in every room. Enjoy our blog article on Scuba Diving Specialties: What is M...
More Resort DetailsSolitude Acacia Resort Philippines
Solitude Acacia Resort is a sleek modern scuba diving luxury resort located next to Balayan Bay near Anilao in the Philippines. So, the resort has Deluxe Rooms, Sea View Suites, and Sea View Deluxe rooms. All rooms have air conditioning, a desk, minibar/fridge, hair dryer, bath robes, Tv, and coffee/Tea amenities. Deluxe Rooms have an ensuite bathroom and shower. However, Sea View Suites have ensu...
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Atlantis Azores
P/Y Atlantis Azores is a 32.5 m long scuba diving yacht based in the Philippines. The ship has 8 state rooms and accommodates 16 divers or passengers. Depending on the time of year the ship can be found in one of four dive destinations. The first part of the year its home port is at the Resort in Puerto Galera on Mindoro Island. The later part of the year its home port is at Atlantis Dive Resort D...
More Liveaboard DetailsPhilippines Aggressor
The Philippines Aggressor is a 135ft long scuba diving yacht based in The Philippines. The vessel holds 24 guests and 13 crew members. Depending on the itinerary, you may board the vessel in Cebu, Dumaguete, or Puerto Princesa. So, the ship has 12 staterooms. There are 3 Balcony Suites, 4 Deluxe Main Deck Suites, and 5 Deluxe Lower Deck Suites. Furthermore, all rooms come with private ensuite bath...
More Liveaboard DetailsPhilippines Aggressor II
The Philippines Aggressor II is the newest dive liveaboard vessel to join the scuba diving fleet to explore Cebu, the Visayas islands, and Tubbataha Atoll. Depending on the itinerary, you might board the vessel in Cebu, Dumaguete, or Puerto Princessa in Palawan. So, the ship has Deluxe Staterooms on the lower deck and Balcony Suites on the upper deck. All rooms come with private ensuite bathroom...
More Liveaboard DetailsAll Star Infiniti Philippines
All Star Infiniti is a newly renovated scuba diving liveaboard based in the Philippines. So, on the upper deck and main deck they have Deluxe Cabins with large picture windows. On the lower deck they have Standard Cabins with portholes. All guest cabins have TV and ensuite bathrooms with shower. More importantly, all cabins come with air conditioning and the ship is non-diver (snorkeler) friendly....
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Climate: The Philippines is a tropical country and the weather is fairly even all year round. The year is roughly divided into two seasons; ‘rainy’ (June – Nov.) and ‘dry’(Dec. – May). Although the Visayas typically remain relatively unaffected. Year round coastal and inland temperatures range from 25 – 28°C / 77 – 82°F. Evenings are marginally cooler.
Water Temperature: 27 – 30°C / 80 – 85°F
Time: UTC +8:00 (PHT)
Language: Filipino (Tagalog) and English are the official languages. There are also some widely spoken indigenous languages and some Spanish that are spoken as well.
Currency: PHP – Philippine Peso
Electricity: 220-volt, 50 cycle AC. U.S. appliances need adaptors and converters.
Marriage Requirements: Please contact the local tourism board for instructions and requirements.
Airport(s):
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD)
Clark International Airport (CRK)
Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Subic Bay International Airport (SFS)
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)
General Santos International Airport (GES)
Iloilo International Airport (ILO)
Bicol International Airport (LGP)
Kalibo International Airport (KLO)
Laoag International Airport (LAO)
Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)
Hyperbaric Chamber:
Batangas Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing Center
Manila Hyperbaric Center
SUBIC
Wrecks, wrecks and more wrecks. The Philippines reefs have claimed the ships of many a sailor over the last century and the coast is littered with them. The sailors’ losses are divers’ gains, however. Over 7000 islands make up the archipelago of The Philippines with about 300,000 square kilometers (nearly 187,000 miles) of land, and each island offers visitors a different flavor.
Cebu and the Visayas Islands
Cebu and the Visayas Islands: The Heartland of The Philippines.
Magellan had no idea how good the scuba diving in this part of the world was, but in 1521 when Spain was big time in to colonizing the world, you couldn’t find a decent set of fins or a mask and snorkel to save one’s own life, so instead Magellan attacked the locals of Mactan Island and you probably guessed by now that his ...
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By now your passport must be loaded with stamps from the Caribbean and Central America, but our next stop is a little more far east. This time though, we’ve got two stops on our trip! Betcha didn’t see that one coming. Our trip to the Philippines includes a visit to the scuba diving favorites Dumaguete and Puerto Galera.
Both destinations are known for their incredibly friendly locals, ...
Read Blog110,000 Reasons to Go Liveaboard
110,000 Reasons to Go Liveaboard!
There are more than 110,000 islands in the world and many pinnacles that rest just below the surface and each and every one of them may be filled with multitudes of critters and creatures that seldom come in contact with humans. Sure, some of these islands may be inhabited, but most require transportation via some sort of marine vessel to get there and it ma...
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DIVING WITH WHALE SHARKS
Whale Sharks, Rhyncodon typus, are the largest cartilaginous fish in the world today. The largest ever recorded was just over 41ft long, but rumors by fishermen say that they may grow over 46ft in length which makes whale sharks the second largest cartilaginous fish ever to exist and places them only second in length next to the Megalodon shark that existed some 20 m...
Read BlogScuba Diving Specialties: What is MUCK Diving?
It's certainly not the most glamorous type of scuba diving. There isn't the visual appeal of reef diving or the sense of adventure in wreck diving, but for a growing number of scuba divers, "MUCK" diving is all the rage.
What is "muck" diving? Believe it or not, it is exactly what it sounds like - diving in sand, broken corals and sometimes even trash. In short, MUCK. But before you get com...
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