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Anilao Photo Academy Full report   Anilao   "Anilao Photo Academy"
I arrived at Anilao Photo Academy around noon on the 20th and was greeted by Flor. I was shown to my room after meeting Fugly and... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2018   Patricia A. Sinclair
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Full report   Puerta Galera   "Puerta Galera and El Galleon"
El Galleon sent their large panga shuttle/ ferry for me to Anilao Photo Academy around 10 AM on May 27th. It was a 2 hour ride by ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2018   Patricia A. Sinclair
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Liquid Dumaguete Full report   Dumaguete/Dauin   "Great Diving at a nice location"
This was my second visit to Liquid Dumaguete. The resort is located in the center of the prime diving area in Dauin. There are t... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2018   ROBERT PECORARO
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort Full report   Anilao   "Great diving, but very basic accommodations"
On balance, Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort is probably one of your best options in the Anilao / Mabini area as it is a cut above the ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2018   Matthias Kowalsky
250+ Dives 		 
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Full report       "El Galleon/ Asia Divers in Puerta Galera Philippines"
Our second trip back was for two weeks and every bit as wonderful as first. 3 or 4 dives a day. Boats are traditional bank or sp... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2018   Michael Patrick Guerin
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
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Magic Island Dive Resort, Moalboal Full report       "Moalboal diving is OK"
Our flight from Atlanta to Tokyo (Narita) was 6 hours late. We missed connection to Manila and ended up losing a whole day of divi... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2018   masako satake
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report       "Laid-back and 5-star luxury"
We dove in Dumaguete 7 years ago and liked muck diving there. This time, we loved it. We even thought diving at some sites was bet... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2018   masako satake
500+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Amun Ini Full report   Bohol   "Relaxing Diving, Gorgeous Corals, Chill Resort"
Amun Ini is a small and lovely resort located about a 2. 5 hour drive from the airport. So if you are flying SFO to Manila to Boho... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2018   GAIL MORRIS
100+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report       "Muck Diving, Good Food, Apo Island was the Best"
This was our first time muck diving and although I liked finding the seahorses, frogfish and other tiny critters, some of the div... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2018   GAIL MORRIS
250+ Dives 		 
Takatuka Lodge Full report   Sipalay, Negros   "Good--an excellent blend of ambiance, good diving and a great beach"
The Sipalay area doesn't have quite the world class diving to be found in some of the better known Visayan destinations like Dumag... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2018   Alan Willis
500+ Dives 		 
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Dauin   "High end resort with macro and muck diving, and reefs at Apo Island"
This is a luxury resort. All the amenities, pools, etc. , fine dining looking out over the sea. The diving is excellent- - macro and ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2018   L ALAN WILLIS
500+ Dives 		 
Scandi Divers Full report   Puerto Galera, Mindoro   "Quality Diving On A Budget"
Our group of 3 flew LAX to Manila on EVA AIR, which was a great choice. Scandi arranged a private Van service to meet us at airpor... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
2/2018   Jeanne Sleeper
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Evolution Dive Resort Full report   Malapascua   "Persistence pays for threshers at Malapascua"
Malapascua isn't the easiest dive destination to reach (see "How to get there" field). The drive from Cebu City is pleasant enough... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2018   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives 		 
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Resort Full report   Dauin   "Diving diversity at Dauin (Pura Vida Resort / Sea Explorers)"
My first visit to Dauin was a great experience. My beachfront bungalow at Pura Vida was well furnished in a pleasant, well- maintai... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2018   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives 		 
Frontier Scuba/ Ark Bayz Full report   Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera   "Sabang Beach Diving, Puerto Galera"
It is a bit of “planes, trains, and automobiles” to get to the tiny village of Sabang Beach, but will worth the effort. The town ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2018   Andrew Robbins
250+ Dives 		 
Badladz Divers Full report       "Puerto Galera and Badladz Dive Resort"
Dived Puerto Galera last year about the same time but only got in one dive before being blown out of the water by a typhoon. Thou... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
1/2018   Robert L Short
100+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Atlantis Resorts and Azores Li   "Atlantis Resorts and Azores Liveaboard"
We flew into Dumaguete from Manila. Took 2 hours to get to the resort due to our Resort bus t- boning a truck. Bumps and bruises, b... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2018   Ron Carlisle
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Mikes Dive and Beach Resort Full report       "Back to the Philippines and Apo Island"
Second trip to Mikes Dauin Beach Resort. Small eight room resort with decent room on the beach with a pool and restaurant. The re... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2017   Robert L Short
100+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report       "Puerto Galera, Great Invertebrate, No Peleagics"
After a thirteen hour flight to Manila we were picked up the airport and driven to Batanga City in two vans. We stopped for a sna... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2017   Paul Barrett
250+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Island Adventures Dive center/ Casa Mannis Garden Resort Full report   Panglao Island, Bohol   "Bohol and Balicasag Island"
alAlmost AFirst the hotel- - Casa Mannis Gardens- - nice rooms for a cheap price- - kitchenette- - microwave oven, sink, and small fridge- ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2017   Robert L Short
100+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Dumaguete   "Not perfect, but close"
No dive resort has it all, but, at times, Atmosphere comes close. My wife and I have been to Atmosphere three times now, so I deci... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2017   Michael O'Reilly
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Pacific   "Crystal Blue Resort"
Crystal Blue is a nice resort and has a beautiful camera room for your use for camera charging, lens changes, etc between dives. ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2017   Patricia A. Sinclair
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerta Galera   "Lots of divers, decent diving at Atlantis"
We went to Atlantis for the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is my review: Transfer from airport- this was very good, with prompt ser... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2017   John Moretto
1000+ Dives 		5Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Puerto Galera, Philippines"
Good: Fun, easy diving which makes it easy to spend lots of time focusing on the abundant small marine life. Zillions of nudibranch... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2017   Elizabeth Harvey
100+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Acqua Resort & Dive Center Full report   Dumaguete, Negros Island   "A great small dive resort near Dumaguete, Philippines"
A small (6 rooms)intimate resort about 30 minutes south of Dumaguete run by Sean Stone and his wife. It is directly across from Ap... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2017   William A ring
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Island Adventure Full report   Bohol   "Cost effective service in Bohol."
Island Adventure is a locally owned dive center. The shop is not so large, but the location is ideal facing beach and close to a l... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2017   Toshihisa Tsunoda
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Magic Island Full report   Cebo, Moalboal   "Fantastic trip and diving"
Great diving , exceptional food and service very nice accommodations . Saw sea turtles on every dive , sardine bait balls , took van... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2017   Larry R Douglas
250+ Dives 		 
Arkipelago Divers/ Punta Galera Beach and Dive Resort Full report   Puerto Galera   "Great Diver Shop in a Poor Location"
A former employee of Atlantis recommended Arkipelago Divers as most of their dive masters had gone there. It is operated by Pedro ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2017   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives 		 
Aiyanar Full report   Anilao   "Aiyanar in Anilao - great fun!"
After a week in Yap, Micronesia, my husband and I went to Aiyanar for a week of diving in Anilao. We were picked up in a van at t... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2017   Fredda Lerner
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report       "Atmosphere Resort, Dumaguete Philippines"
Flights: AA/ Cathay Pacific were great. Cebu Pacific is a low budget operation. Only a 1 hour flight from Manilla to the resort, bu... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   Scott Oslund
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Full report   Malapascua, Negros, Bohol   "Diving the Philipines with Sea Explorers"
[. . . ] - There is much fear out there about traveling to the Philippines these days, but ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   Margo Peyton
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report       "Atlantis Dumaguete for Fantastic macro"
This was good to combine with Philippine Siren trip to Tubbataha as Tubbataha supplies lots of sharks and big fish, while Dumaguet... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   John Yavorsky
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Ducks Diving/ The Three P Holiday and Dive Resort Full report   Romblon   "The Three P on Romblon - critters galore"
Three P is run by three brothers, Philipp, Patrick and Peter who hail from Germany. The resort consists of a main building with sp... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2017   Frederick R. Turoff
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Magic Island Full report   Moalboal   "Magic Island Resort"
This was a great trip. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The resort is small and beautiful. I think it takes about 20 dive... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2017   TERRY L. FLYNN
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort Full report   Negros Island   "Pura Vida Beach and Dive Resort - Philippines"
We went to the Philippines on a Kids Sea Camp trip, our third. It was absolutely fabulous. KSC does such a great job of training... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2017   VickiSingley
250+ Dives 		 
Dive Society/ El Dorado Beach Resort Full report   Dumaguete   "El Dorado Beach Resort has excelent diving at very resaonable prices."
This year was my forth trip to the El Dorado Beach Resort in about ten years. The resort has recovered completely from a fire th... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2017   John C Crossley
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Full report   Puerto Galera   "Asia Divers at El Galleon"
There are perhaps 50 dive operations in Puerto Galera. The waterfront is wall- to- wall resorts and dive shops. Asia Divers at El Ga... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2017   Frederick R. Turoff
1000+ Dives 		 
Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort. Full report   Mindanao   "Mantangale Dive Resort - A Safe Area in Mindanao"
Each year for the past ten years, I've gone to the Manatangale Dive Resort two or three times per year. This is because I spend 2... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2017   John C Crossley
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Anilao Scuba Dive Center Full report   Anilao   "Anilao diving"
the good: low cost; $104 for 4 nights; very good diving; very good 3- dive/ day operation; very good dive master, Carl. The bad: ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2017   Eldon Okazaki
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Dream divers/ Sabang inn and dive resort Full report   N/A   "Sabang Bay, Puerto Galera"
the bad: a 14 yr. experienced DM ( Jhonry) quit on May 20 due to conflict with mgm't. ; there were biting bugs long after insectidc... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2017   Eldon Okazaki
1000+ Dives 		 
Asia Divers/ ElGalleon Full report   Puerto Galero   "El Galleon/ Asia Divers, Puerto Galero Philippines"
WOW!!. . . what a fantastic trip. . . we were 11 nites at ElGalleon with 36 dives over 10 days. We give this resort and Asia divers FIV... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2017   ReefEyes
1000+ Dives 		 
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Outstanding Muck Dving, Great Resort!"
This surely is one of the top places in the world for muck diving and macro photography! The diversity of strange, unearthly creat... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2017   Tom Baker
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Kasai Village Dive Resort Full report   Cebu   "Excellent dive/snorkel vacation"
Beautiful, small quiet resort on the western coast of Cebu in the central Philippines. No beach, but easy access to great snorkel... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2017   John Grimwood
250+ Dives 		4Helpful vote(s) received
Sanho Dive Centre Full report   Coron, Cebu and Apo islands   "Philippines diving: wrecks, walls, whale sharks and more"
On a first time two weeks trip to the Philippines, I experienced a variety of diving on three separate islands, out of the 7, 000 t... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2017   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		 
Sanho Dive, Quo Vadis Dive Full report   Busuanga and Cebu   "Phillipines Diving:Wrecks,, Walls,Whale Sharks and more"
On a first time two weeks trip to the Philippines, I experienced a variety of diving on three separate islands, out of the 7, 000 t... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2017   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Magic Island Dive resort Full report   Moaboal   "Amazing find in the Philippines"
Our group took over the whole resort. 11 rooms with 19 guests. The resort is a beautiful homey resort with nice sized rooms, gre... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2017   Jim Willoughby
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Buceo Anilao Full report   Anilao   "Buceo Anilao "
My wife and I are avid muck lovers!! After going to Lembeh 3 times, Tulamben 3 times and Bangka (which has tons of great macro) 3 ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2017   Alex Mitchell
100+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Dumaguete Full report   Dauin   "Nice friendly resort with relaxed and easy critter diving."
Atlantis resort is very nice. It's not cheap by Philippine standards, but compared to other Asian destinations it's a bargain and... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2017   Michael Fritz
250+ Dives 		4Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Loved Crystal Blue and Anilao"
Went to Crystal Blue Resort with a large group of photographers looking to do some muck diving and photograph critters over 10 nig... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2017   Annette Lohman
500+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Great Critter Diving at Dunaguete!"
Our first visit to Atlantis Dumaguete resort was a great experience: great food, outstanding service, comfy room (albeit small). T... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2017   Ann Donahue
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report       "Atlantis Dive Resport"
... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2017   Marcy Altman
500+ Dives 		 
Little Mermaid Dive Resort Full report   Malapascua   "Wished for Better Weather But Still Awesome Diving"
This is an SSI- affiliated operation and is a bit cheaper than others on Bounty Beach, which is the main hotel / resorts area in th... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2017   Gianni Zanini
500+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerta Gallera   "Atlantis, Puerta Gallera"
Second time there in about 5 or 6 years. Had heard rumors that the resort had gone downhill, but did not find it that way. Had a... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
1/2017   Craig Howe
500+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Blue Star Dive Resort Full report   Anda, Bohol   "Very Late Anda, Bohol, Philippines Report"
Sorry guys- - this is a very late report( this trip took place in Jan 2014)- - part 1 of 2. I just joined Undercurrent and not seeing ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2017   Robert L Short
<100 Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Mikes Dive and Beach Resort Full report   Dauin (Dumaguete)   "Apo Island, Dauin muck diving, Mikes Dive and Beach Resort"
After reading reviews on Trip Advisor I booked 4 nights at Mikes Dive and Beach Resort this past January- - later we decided to stay... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2017   Robert L Short
<100 Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Amun Ini Dive/ Amun Ini Full report   Anda, Bohol,   "Philippine Muck"
Booked 4 nights here first, then 6 nights at Atmosphere dive resort in dumaguete. Wished we had stayed longer at Amun Ini, 6 night... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2016   Ted Bemis
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Magic Oceans/ Magic Oceans Dive Resort Full report   Bohol   "Lovely dive resort!"
Lovely, modern, well kept up dive resort with spacious bungalows and a delightful pool area. Dive area well done with individual e... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2016   Larry Eggert
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Aqua Ventura Divers/ White Chocolate Hills Beach Resort Full report   Negro Oriental   "Great Resort and Dive Operation"
This was our second trip to the Philippines, both times to the southern region of Negro Oriental Island. We arranged the trip ours... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2016   Henry O Ziller
250+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
New Wave Divers Boracay/ Nigi Nigi Too--station 1 Full report   Bocarcay, Philippines   "Boracay refresher course and dives."
Another trip to the Philippines but its been about a year since I last dove. While in Boracay I decided to dive again and picked ... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
12/2016   Robert L Short
<100 Dives 		 
La Laguna Resort and Divers/ Rented Private house Full report   Puerto Galera   "One dive in Puerto Galera"
Rented a large house in Puerto Galera with it's own private beach for a week over Christmas- - had talked to a dive shop just down t... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2016   Robert L Short
<100 Dives 		 
Padre Burgos Full report   Padre Burgos   "Untouched part of the world ... fantastic diving"
I am a retired PADI dive instructor and film maker. The diving at Padre Burgos rates in my top three dive sites thus far. I am not... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2016   John Seymour
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Hotel Atmosphere"
Atlantis Puerto Galera is a delightful hotel resort. The buildings reminded me of the Flintstones. Rooms are well spaced out aro... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2016   Bonnie McKenna
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Sabang Bay   "Still a Great Diving Destination"
This is the 4th time I've visited, and the diving is still great, and the resort has not disappointed. Wet and rainy conditions... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2016   Dennis A McCrea
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Anilao is Big on the Small Stuff"
Anilao is famous for muck diving and when you go muck diving you expect to see weird stuff. We were not disappointed! We flew n... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2016   Eric Eckes
1000+ Dives 		 
Marco Vincent Full report       "Marco Vincent Dive Resort"
Long way to go but well worth the journey. Marco Vincent staff handle all transfers so it is made as easy as possible. Their hotel... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2016   kaye a basedow
100+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Great Macro Photography!"
Excellent destination for diverse macro photography. The resort caters to dive photographers with its dive guide “spotters”. As ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2016   Tim
1000+ Dives 		 
Captian Greggs Full report       "Cheap dive travel The Philippines"
Many dive shops book trips with the large resorts and like to advertise five dives per day. Ironically, all the dive operators wil... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2016   bill mashek
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   None at Dumaguete   "My Dives "
This report is in response tp Undercurrent's request for info about canceled dives. I did not report on this 2011 incident becaus... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2016   Lee and Nancy Skinner
1000+ Dives 		 
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Dauin, Negros Oriental   "Spectacular muck diving at an A+ resort!"
Atmosphere Resort offers some of the best diving I've ever experienced, anywhere, and the resort is the best I've ever experienced... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2016   Natasha Starkovsky
250+ Dives 		5Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Negro Oriental   "Dumaguete & Apo Island Dive Trip"
Where to begin. . . First, To explain my star rating above. This was an expensive trip for us. Although well worth it, your "ban... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
8/2016   Russ Battisto
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ [same] Full report       "Atlantis Puerto Galera"
Third time back to the resort with Haas photographers. Good food, staff and great easy diving and crew... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2016   D.Demming
1000+ Dives 		 
Marco Vincent Resort & Dive Center Full report       "Great Muck Diving"
Just returned from two GREAT weeks of diving at the Marco Vincent Resort and Dive Center, White Beach, Puerto Galera. This was my... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2016   Maurice J. Sheley
500+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Coco Grove Beach Resort Full report   [Siquijor Island   "Coco Grove Beach Resort"
Many Filipinos still fear Siquijor Island because it used to be known as an island of evil spirits and quack doctors. None of that... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
6/2016   John C Crossley
1000+ Dives 		 
Dos Palmas Full report   Puerto Princesa   "Dos Palmas -- nice place to layover."
I made my way to Dos Palmas, Palawan, Philippines from Koror, Palau via Yap, Guam and Manila. The travel was smooth until the ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2016   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Great Macro Photography at a Nice Resort"
ATLANTIS DUMAGUETE REVIEW Spent 6 nights at the Atlantis after a week on the Atlantis live- aboard, Azores, at the Tubbataha Ato... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2016   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		 
Diver Dream/ Sabang Inn Full report   Puerto Galera   "Sabang bay diving"
There was no real bad; the sea was slightly chilly once at 28 deg. C. The other bad was forgetting to pack or bring 10ppm colloid... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2016   Eldon Okazaki
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Dumaguete Muck"
... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   Randy Kettering
500+ Dives 		 
La Chevrerie Full report   Anilao   "An Anilap resort that doesn't have a lot of steps to climb daily"
We wanted a resort that didn't have lots of step climbing after every dive. La Chevrerie has rooms located not far above the beach... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2016   Tabby Stone
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Azores Full report   Tubbataha   "Tubbataha"
The Atlantis Azores cabins are a bit tight but the air conditioning and the ensuite facilities worked well. Our cabin had bunk b... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   Brian Morrow
500+ Dives 		 
Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort Full report   Anilao, Philippines   "GREAT"
[. . . ] ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2016   Joe Samplin
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Dumaguete Full report       "Recommend"
We spent six nights at Atlantis Dumaguete after a week on the Atlantis Azores liveaboard. It takes a full day to get from Puerto ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2016   Brian Morrow
500+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Tons of variety in a busy place"
This was my second trip to Atlantis Puerto Galera and it didn't disappoint! There are a wide variety of dive sites and critters t... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2016   Lisa Evans
500+ Dives 		 
Cooper's Beach Resort Full report   Honda Bay, Palawan   "Pretty Good Diving in Honda Bay!"
We liked many things about Cooper's. The transfers from the airport and to the hotel in Puerto Princesa were nice, in an A/ C van. ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   Angela Richards Dona
500+ Dives 		 
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Full report       "Visayas - Cabalo"
The resort The Pura Vida resort is beautiful and sits on a remote, quiet island. The island didn’t have electricity until 2015. ... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
4/2016   BOB HUCKABEE
500+ Dives 		 
Aiyanar Dive Resort Full report   Anilao   "Capital of muck diving"
In April 2016 I attended a one- week Photo Workshop given by Reef Photo. A bus transported the 30 attendees from Manila to Anilao, ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2016   Todd Lichtenstein
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Good much diving but bad visibility "
Dumaguete is on the island of Negros an hour and a half plane ride from Manila. We flew round trip from Manila on Cebu Pacific Air... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2016   Todd Lichtenstein
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Peter's Dive Resort Full report   Southern Leyte   "Peter's Dive Resort, Southern Leyte"
The resort has a good mix of wall diving and macro dives. The macro is at a site up Sogod Bay called Malitbog- - real muck div... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2016   L ALAN WILLIS
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Dumaguete   "Great Diving"
Great Muck Diving Feb/ March! Various Species with eggs. Water temp in the high 70's Resort was extremely accommodating and thanks... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2016   Richard Hunter
250+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Full report   Visayas   "Visayas with Sea Explores at Malapascua and Ocean Vida Resort"
The resort We stayed 5 nights in an upgraded ocean view room in March 2016. I recommend the upgrade, especially if you can get a... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
3/2016   BOB HUCKABEE
500+ Dives 		 
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Full report       "Visayas - Alona Beach and Alona Vida Resort"
If partying and the beach scene is the focus of your vacation then this is an okay choice, but if diving is your focus I do not re... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2016   BOB HUCKABEE
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Full report   Visayas   "Visayas - Dauin and Pura Vida Resort"
The resort was our second favorite of the four Sea- Explorer locations and is located on a quiet island with beautiful views of the... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
3/2016   BOB HUCKABEE
500+ Dives 		 
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Crystal Blue Dive Resort - Anilao"
We did a split trip to the Philippines - 5 days in Anilao and 7 days across the bay in Puerto Galera at Atlantis. We were there t... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2016   BRUCE VERSTEEGH
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Cold water surprise in Puerto Galera"
In October, 2014, we were at Atlantis Resort on Dumaguete. . . water was warm (end of summer). But, February in the Philippines? Wint... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2016   Donald K. Wilson
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report       "Puerto Galera, Philippines"
Outstanding bottom scenery when the sun is shining. In February, water temp was as low as 75 deg. . . make sure you have the right we... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2016   Donald K. Wilson
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete, Negros   "Good trip but disappointed in missing the livaboard"
Superbly run facility;both as a dive operation and as an Inn and restauraunt. Unfortunately our livaboard was in an unplanned dryd... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   D.Demming
1000+ Dives 		 
Donsol Eco Tour/ Ticao Island Resort Full report       "Whale sharks at Ticao Island"
Ticao Island is a two hour transfer by boat from Donsol, one of the areas in the Philippines which has whale shark aggregations ea... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Graham McGregor
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Buceo Anilao Full report       " Anilao"
Easy access to reefs from small boats that come to the shore within 15 meters from the hotel. You get on board with a helping hand... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Peter Palmer
500+ Dives 		 
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Full report   Puerto Galera   "Certainly up for improvement"
We had done 5 days diving at Anilao (Buceo Anilao, see separate report) and then traveled by boat to Porto Galero for an additiona... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Peter Palmer
500+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Atlantis-Puerto Galera- Phillipines"
Dove at Puerto Galera in May 2013. Divemasters are good at pointing out small stuff, like snake eels and smaller marine life burie... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2015   Edward Leibowitz
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Atlantis Puerto Galera"
Atlantis is a well- run organization, owned and managed by people who get it. The entire staff is friendly, capable and helpful. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Jeff Robertson
500+ Dives 		 
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