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Dive Review of Atlantis Dive Resorts in
Philippines

Atlantis Dive Resorts: "Did not Meet Expectgations", Mar, 2023,

by Mr Brent Woods, ON, CA (Sr. Contributor Sr. Contributor 22 reports with 13 Helpful votes). Report 12398 has 1 Helpful vote.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 1 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced For Subscribers Only
Comments When I travel to a high end resort, especially half way around the world, I have certain expectations. They are: a competent dive operation that doesn't restrict dives to the sites closest to the resort, comfortable accommodations, food safe to eat.

I hope my ratings for food and service and attitude will come as a surprise to many and don't reflect the usual experience people have at this resort. The food was beautifully presented if slightly under-seasoned. The service was uniformly exceptional so why the abysmal ratings. The answer is food poisoning and the response to it.

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Websites Atlantis Dive Resorts   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Ontario, Quebec, Cuba, Roatan, Red Sea, Cayman Islands, St. Eustatius, Saba, Bonaire, Jamaica, Pohnpei, Galapagos, Costa Rica, Chuuk, Palau, Yap, Cozumel, Kosrae, Bahamas, Maldives, Indonesia, Carricou
Closest Airport Manila Getting There Eva Airlines from Toronto via Taipei. I flew in Premium Economy. The larger seat with more legroom made less tiring

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas
Water Temp 77-79°F / 25-26°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 20-80 Ft/ 6-24 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions Dive as a group with a Dive Master.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 5 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
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