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Atmosphere Resort & Spa/ Atmosphere Full report

"Sets a new standard"
I've avoided the Philippines for several years out of concern that it wouldn't match up with Indonesia, PNG, Fiji, etc. Dumb. Th... Full report

5/2019

Steven Moore
500+ Dives

Magic Island and Magic Ocean/ Magic Resorts Full report

"Lots of Small Stuff, and Some Big Stuff, Too"
We stayed at two sister resorts, Magic Island and Magic Ocean, which are located relatively near each other, but still require a d... Full report

4/2019

Janet Westin
100+ 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

4/2018

Michael Patrick Guerin
1000+ Dives

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

4/2018

masako satake
500+ Dives

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

4/2018

masako satake
500+ Dives

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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

4/2018

GAIL MORRIS
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

1/2018

Robert L Short
100+ Dives

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

12/2017

Robert L Short
100+ Dives

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

8/2017

Scott Oslund
1000+ Dives

S/Y Philippine Siren Full report

"Philippines Siren to Tubbataha off Palawan"
Rough seas for overnight "sail" to Tubbataha National Park in middle of Sulu Sea. Only put sail up 1 hour/ week for pix; might have... Full report

8/2017

John Yavorsky
1000+ Dives

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

8/2017

John Yavorsky
1000+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report

"Atlantis Dive Resport"
... Full report

1/2017

Marcy Altman
500+ 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

10/2016

kaye a basedow
100+ 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

9/2016

bill mashek
1000+ Dives

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

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

7/2016

Maurice J. Sheley
500+ 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

5/2016

Brian Morrow
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

4/2016

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

3/2016

BOB HUCKABEE
500+ Dives

S/Y Philippine Siren Full report

"Tubbataha Reef: far away for just 18 dives!"
After reading so much about the Philippines Tubbataha Reef, I finally decided to go even though it will be a very long trip from M... Full report

3/2016

Raymond Haddad
250+ 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

2/2016

Donald K. Wilson
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

11/2015

Graham McGregor
500+ Dives

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

11/2015

Peter Palmer
500+ Dives

Marco Vincent Dive Resort Full report

"Great trip to Marco Vincent Dive Resort, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, PI"
I stayed at Marco Vincent Dive Resort for 14 days in October of 2015 and enjoyed every one of them. The staff was super friendly a... Full report

10/2015

Stephen Reichenbach
1000+ Dives

S/Y Philippine Siren Full report

"Philippine Siren 215"
The Siren is an amazing boat. The cabins are huge by live aboard standards. There is plenty of room and storage in the cabins. V... Full report

8/2015

Richard Hart
250+ Dives

Crystal Blue Resort Full report

"Good for MACRO"
The only negatives here are the long bus ride from Manila and getting on and off pangas for diving. But the DMs do a great job of... Full report

4/2015

Helena Soler
250+ Dives

Crystal Blue Resort Full report

"Close, but no cigar"
First the good: In my opinion the Anilao area of the Philippines offers about the best muck diving on the planet. It's definitel... Full report

12/2014

Dan Benson
1000+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Pto Gallera Full report

"Best run dive resort I've seen!"
This resort is simply the best run I've ever seen. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Restaurant has sit- down, made to order meals... Full report

12/2014

Dan Benson
1000+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Dumaguete Full report

"Superb"
This resort is outstanding for seeing and photographing 0small critters. Water temperature is very comfortable, and there are ton... Full report

12/2014

Dan Benson
1000+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report

"Atlantis Resort, Dumaguete, Philippines"
Atlantis Resort is terrific and so are the staff people. English is spoken everywhere and the US $ is accepted. Rooms and suite... Full report

10/2014

Donald K. Wilson
1000+ Dives

Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort. Full report

"Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort"
I dive at the Mantangale Resort each year because its a great value, with excellent service and very good diving. Overall it's on... Full report

6/2014

John C Crossley
1000+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report

It is hard to find the words to describe what a first class diving operation, Atlantis Dive Resort- Dauin provides. The Manila a... Full report

1/2014

George Constantino
100+ Dives

Sipalay Easy Diving and Beach Resort Full report

I was warned this is not a fancy boat. This trip is considered a value trip. It would be "if", the breakfast, lunch and snacks we... Full report

12/2013

Elliott Zalta
250+ Dives

Magic Island Dive Resort/ same Full report

My Philippines Adventure – 4/ 18/ 2013 to 4/ 28/ 2013 The Trip to the Philippines On Thursday, April 18th at 3: 00 AM, I awoke and... Full report

11/2013

Patricia A. Sinclair
250+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report

April 28, 2013 to 5/ 5/ 2013 Saturday afternoon, Atlantis Resort – Dumaguete We check in, our luggage is taken to our rooms, we ... Full report

4/2013

Patricia A. Sinclair
250+ Dives

Atmosphere Resort Full report

The dive operation was run very professionally. The dive briefings were thorough, the dive guides (majority) were extremely knowl... Full report

3/2012

Gaylyn Franz
500+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report

Atlantis Puerto Galera The operation at Atlantis is amazing in helping you set up your trip. We corresponded with Atlantis via... Full report

2/2012

Steve Dussault
500+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Puerto Galera Full report

Atlantis provides one of the best mixtures of value, great macro diving, food and dive operation. The enthusiasm of their entire s... Full report

2/2012

D.Demming
1000+ Dives

Magic Island Full report

The macro life is amazing and the guides are expert at finding macro opportunities. In addition to the typical South Pacific ma... Full report

1/2011

Tom Reynolds
500+ Dives

Atlantis Resorts Full report

My husband and I went to Philippines in December 08. We stayed with Atlantis Resorts Dumaguete and Puerto Galera. The resort i... Full report

12/2008

Mona Cousens
1000+ Dives

Atlantis Puerto Galera Full report

3 hour van ride from Manila airport, one hour boat ride to resort. The resort was very good, although there were only ~6 divers th... Full report

9/2008

Darell Cook
250+ Dives

Mantangale Dive Resort Full report

Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort, Philippines Diving June 2008. Visibility 40- 100+ depending on site. Water Temp. 82. Mantanga... Full report

6/2008

John Crossley
1000+ Dives

Dive Society/ El Dorado Resort, Dauin (Dumaguete] Full report

TOO MUCH FUN! Accommodations were fine for me - simple clean room with a/ c, cable TV, small patio, comfortable bed, good lights, ... Full report

4/2008

John Faulkner
100+ Dives

Dive Society/ El Dorado Resort, Dauin (Dumaguete] Full report

TOO MUCH FUN! Accommodations were fine for me - simple clean room with a/ c, cable TV, small patio, comfortable bed, good lights, ... Full report

4/2008

John Faulkner
100+ Dives

Atlantis Puerto Galera Full report

Fantastic Divemasters, and staff both at the dive operation and the resort. By the end of the first day, everyone knew our names a... Full report

4/2008

Colin Zylka
1000+ Dives

Atlantis Full report

We're going back, but to their sister resort in Dumaguete in April! I hope Waren did his thing there like he did in Puerto Galara... Full report

4/2007

LARRY
250+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resort Full report

I found the dive and resort staff to be among the most accomodating I have ever found in my travels. The rooms were very comforta... Full report

3/2005

Don Paschal
1000+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resort - Dumaguete Full report

Coastal diving along Dauin, Oriental Negros was spotty at best. Limited hard corals with that which remained showing evidence of ... Full report

12/2003

William Deertz
250+ Dives

Crystal Blue Resort Full report

[N/A]Anilao

"Excellent diving, emphasis on photographers, better service if big SLR"
Beautiful resort with excellent food, very helpful staff. Camera room is amazing, temp controlled and over a dozen stations set up... Full report

10/2019

Susan Molchan
1000+ Dives

Marco Vincent Dive/ [same]MArco Vincent Dive Resort Full report

[N/A]Puerto Galera, Mindoro

"Very good diving w variable quality of Divemasters, 50 min limit"
Hotel room comfortable & clean and staff there very helpful. The dive boat had a roomy layout and dive staff very helpful, efficie... Full report

10/2019

Susan Molchan
1000+ Dives

scandi/ [same]Scandi

[N/A]puerto gallera

"far exceeded our expectations"
Scandi, is a first class operation. Head and shoulders above the other operators there. Staff very friendly always smiling a... Full report

4/2024

Marcelene Wrona
500+ Dives

El Galleon Dive Resort/ Asia Divers

[N/A]Purto Galera

"Very Convenient and Diverse Diving "
The best words I would use to sum up the diving are very convenient, great operation, wonderful staff and fun. You can easily do ... Full report

10/2024

David Holzman
250+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts/ [same]Atlantis Azores Full report

[N/A]Tubbataja,Dumaguete

A fantastic 2 weeks, one aboard the Atlantis Azores, great staff very attentive to all wishes, Large fish 7- 8 sharks per dive, ... Full report

4/2012

Paulino J. Gonzalez
1000+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report

[Puerto Galera and Dumaguete

Atlantis runs a first class shore- based operation with excellent food but slightly lower quality than the near 5 star fare of a ye... Full report

6/2013

D.Demming
1000+ Dives

Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report

[Pueto Galara

Biodiversity excellent with an emphasis on macro photography. Very efficient operation set up to complement a diver's schedule. In ... Full report

12/2010

D.Demming
1000+ Dives

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

6/2016

John C Crossley
1000+ Dives

S/Y Philippine Siren Full report

[Tubbataha

"Pristine Philippines"
A fan of the Siren Fleet, the Philippines version lived up to the Siren reputation for quality and service. The converted schoone... Full report

3/2017

Oedipus
250+ Dives

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