Dive Review of Scandi Divers in
Philippines/Puerto Galera

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Scandi Divers: "Beyond description", Apr, 2025, by Theodore C Recupero, UT, US ( Sr. Reviewer 9 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 13359.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling
Overall Rating
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Comments	Second trip to Puerto Galera. Took Phillipines Airlines 14.5 pleasant hours from LAX to Manila, I wouldnt fly that long with any other carrier. We were picked up at the airport, car ride to Batangas 40 minutes. Speedboat ride right to the resort about 30 minutes. We were met as we landed. The best part started right then and lasted until we left a week later. Between arrival and departure, everything was excellent or better. The entire staff was amazing for the entire time we were there. When they say "Mabuhay!", they mean it. We were in a penthouse room. Larger than most. But the farthest walk. Some stairs are pretty steep. I'm really glad they hauled our bags to the room. It was hot, I was tired and it was a bit of a haul up 2 floors and 4 buildings away. The bed was very comfortable. Spotless soft sheets. The shower was very large and the showerhead was at 7 feet. AA+ in my book. Plenty of hot water. Soap/shampoo dispensers on the wall and the drain never backed up. The AC worked fine. The outlets were of the "fits all" variety. The room could have used a set of drawers, as I ... Subscribe to get the full story. Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites	Scandi Divers [same]
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	USVI, Roatan, Bonaire, Philippines, Florida springs, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Wrecks, Colorado River impoundments, Missouri impoundments, mountain lakes, Great Lakes, California coast, Tahoe, Desert springs, irrigation ponds
Closest Airport	Manila	Getting There	Airport, surface transport, speedboat.
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, rainy	Seas	choppy
Water Temp	75-78°F / 24-26°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-0 Ft/ 15-0 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	Divemaster lead dives.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	They have a camera room with a computer, outlets, airhose, separate little desk areas. We have a SeaLife 3.0 Micro and just rinsed it every day. ... Subscribe to get the full story. Active subscribers continue reading here

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Dive Review of Scandi Divers in Philippines/Puerto Galera

Scandi Divers: "Beyond description", Apr, 2025,

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Dive Review of Scandi Divers in
Philippines/Puerto Galera