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Butanding Center/ Vitton Beach Full report   Donsol   This trip was to snorkel with whale sharks, not to dive. The only place you'll want to stay is Elysia beach resort, with cool whi... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2010   Laura Todd
<100 Dives 		 
Fun Dive Asia/ Vittion Beach Full report   Donsol   We went to the Donsol area to see the whale sharks (see separate report) and a day of diving was included in our package. In a wo... Full report  
2 stars
2 stars  
5/2010   Laura Todd
250+ Dives 		 
Acacia Full report   Anilao/Batangas   This area is a little different in that the resorts are set up to serve primarily locals and do most of their business over long w... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2010   Laura Todd
250+ Dives 		 
Atmosphere Full report   Dumaguete   This is a wonderful destination and a great resort that is doing almost everything right. Atmosphere has an almost perfect locati... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2010   Laura Todd
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Azores/Dumaguete Full report   Dumaguete   Much of the reefs were destroyed by either typhoons or dynamite fishing. Most of the dives we made could have been shore dives. ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2013   Leona M Holaday
1000+ Dives 		 
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Halo Dive Resort Full report   Anilao   "Excellent Choice for an Anilao Resort"
For macro muck divers and photographers, Anilao is iconic. It rivals Lembeh and Ambon and is so much easier to get to (non- stop ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2014   Lynn Phillips
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   The side trip for a half day to Oslob to snorkel with Whalesharks, although not very "pc, " is still worth it if you've never seen ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
4/2013   Lynn Phillips
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report       "Atlantis Dive Resport"
... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2017   Marcy Altman
500+ Dives 		 
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Resort Full report   Puerto Galera   "Lots of divers in Puerto Galera"
The resort was OK, though my room was high up the hill over the main buildings, with many tall and irregularly spaced steps up the... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
5/2018   Mark Rosenstein
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Great Muck Diving in Anilao"
Anilao is like Lembeh with less trash. Crystal Blue does diving from bangkas, small flat- bottomed wooden boats with dual outrigge... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2018   Mark Rosenstein
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Devocean Divers Malapascua/ Hippocampus Beach Resort Full report   Malapascua   "Thresher Sharks"
Malapascua Hippocampus + Devocean Divers When I checked my list of creatures I put on a “must see”, I found many tick of meaning... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2019   Michael Joest
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Spot Asia Beach Resort Full report   Cebu   "far away from hurly burly"
Dive Spot Asia Beach Resort 3. 5 hours transfer through rush hour traffic Cebu is no fun at all after a long and tiring flight fro... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2019   Michael Joest
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Sangat Island/ Sangat Island + Cashe Grove Full report   Busuanga Coron   Coron Sangat Island + Cashew Grove, Busuanga, Phillippines The Philippines had suffered heavily in last years taifun, so I thou... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2014   Mike-y
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Dumasguete Resort Full report   Dumaguete, Negros   Nothing bad about the resort. Meals and service good. Dive guides, waitresses, staff friendly and helpful. Near resort bottom i... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2013   Nick Ferris
1000+ Dives 		 
Dive Solana Full report   Anilao   I tacked on a day's vacation to week- end layover on a business trip. Crystal Blue had no vacancies, recommnended Dive Solana. ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
4/2013   Nigel LLEWELLYN-SMITH
<100 Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts   Dumaguete, Apo Is. & Cebu   "Atlantis & Bluewater Photo Workshop "
Please note that the star rating system really doesn't work for the focus of this dive trip. Both Atlantis with their dive operati... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2023   Owen R Poole
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort Full report   Dumaguete   Atmosphere is an excellent resort and has one of the best dive operations we've ever dove with. Clean, well laid out rooms with c... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2012   Paul
250+ Dives 		 
Solana Resort Full report   Analoa, Batangas   Very enjoyable resort - great service (I was the only guest on two of the three days) - table was always waiting for me for all th... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2013   Peter Sterman
250+ Dives 		 
Divemaster and boat set up by hotel/ Solana Dive Resort Full report   Aniloa   Spent three days diving following three days of business in Manila. Dive resort was a three- hour drive South of Manila (had car a... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2013   Peter Sterman
250+ Dives 		 
Dive Society/ El Dorado Full report   Dumaguete   The muck diving around the resort was very good. I saw many of the same creatures as I saw in Lembeh. Some of the things that ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2010   Phillip C Gans
500+ Dives 		 
Aggressor   Central Visayas   "Excellent Liveaboard "
I did the 10 day “Central Visayas” Itinerary. One of several Itineraries that are available depending on which time of year you t... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2022   Randy Alexander
500+ Dives 		Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Atlantis Puerto Galera "
The Atlantis resort is located in the lively and densely built town of Sabang which is part of greater Puerto Galera. Atlantis ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2015   Randy Alexander
500+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Full report   Puerto Galera   First I must tell you that I am now spoiled for future dive trips to equal this place. The dive sites were all within 5 to 20 min... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2010   Renee Ross
100+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Magic Island Resort Full report   [CebuN/A]   Great attitude of staff made the entire time enjoyable. The 2 1/ 2 hour drive to the resort made New York City driving seem tame by... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2011   Richard R Kimball
250+ Dives 		 
Anila Photo Academy   Anilao   "Excellent Way to Improve Photography Skills & Great Blackwater Diving"
An acquaintance recommended that I check out Anilao Photo Academy and I am very glad they did. Rina and Wayne are gracious hosts a... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2022   Rik Pavlescak
500+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Pleasant Dive Trip--Everything Good"
This resort was better than its sister property in Puerto Galera in terms of luxury, layout, and amenities. The dining area is on ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2019   Rik Pavlescak
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Decent Service, Good Food, OK Accommodations"
Getting to the resort including flying into Manila, spending a night at an airport hotel (The Belmont is a quick walk away) and ge... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2019   Rik Pavlescak
250+ Dives 		 
Expedition Fleet/ Stella Maris Explorer & Oceanic Exp Full report LiveAboard Tubbataha   1) Stella Maris Explorer – Transition trip, Batangas to Puerto Princesa. The transition trip offers dives at Apo Reef, Cuyo Is... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
3/2010   Robert Flatt
500+ Dives 		 
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
Mermaid Divers Full report   Puerto Galera/Sabang   "A nice hotel with great diving!"
This was my third trip to Mermaid Resort/ Divers. The hotel is just at the edge of town and away from a lot of the noise from the ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2018   ROBERT PECORARO
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Sogod Bay Scuba Resort Full report   Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte   "Relaxing Stay...Great Diving!"
Sogod Bay is a somewhat sleepy area in Southern Leyte. Sogod Bay Scuba Resort is one of several in the area. The hotel was very ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2015   ROBERT PECORARO
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Sogod Bay Scuba Resort   Padre Burgos   "Padre Burgos - Excellent food & Service"
Sogod Bay Scuba resort is one of the best run Dive Resort we have been too with excellent customer service in all areas. The resor... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2023   Robert S Kuhn
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Peter's Dive Resort   Padre Burgos   "Good Experience - Food needs help"
We stayed in the new building for 2 weeks and enjoyed the patio, screen door, TV, Refrigerator, Wi- Fi and A/ C. The rooms were cle... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2023   Robert S Kuhn
1000+ Dives 		 
Sipalay Easy Diving and Beach Resort Full report   Sipalay/Negros   "April 2019 Remote from Dumaguete"
A week long side trip if you are diving the Apo Island/ Dumaguete area with extra time. This resort is about a 3. 5 hour drive from... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
4/2019   Robert S Kuhn
500+ Dives 		 
Thalatta Full report   [Dumaguete/Apo Island]   "March 2019 Apo Island & Dumaguete"
Our second visit to this resort which is a 30 minute drive south of Dumaguette and the closest dive resort to APO island. They ha... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2019   Robert S Kuhn
500+ Dives 		 
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Full report   Puerto Galera   When you look at El Galleon one has to really consider and review three items, the rooms (accomodations), the restaurant and the d... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2011   Robert S Kuhn
250+ Dives 		 
Kasai Village Full report   Moalboal, Cebu   We spent a week at the beginning of June, 2010 at Kasai Village resort in Moalboal, in the Central Visayas. Kasai is a pretty lit... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2010   Robin A Masson
250+ 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
Private/ Vivere Azure   Anilao   "Always Good"
We had a previous guide arrange the diving for us. He hired the boat and the attendants. We did it because we wanted to stay at Vi... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2022   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives 		 
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "A Different Perspective Than Most"
This is our 7th trip to the Philippines, but our first to Anilao. We chose this hotel as it was recommended by our guide in Puert... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2019   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
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 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "What was is no more"
This was our 4th visit to an Atlantis Resort; the 3rd to Puerto Galera. The manager, Steve, began his job 8 months ago and said t... Full report  
1 stars
5 stars  
9/2015   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   We'd stayed twice at Atlantis, Puerto Galera. The former manager urged us to go to Dumaguete as it's isolated from the town. The... Full report  
2 stars
5 stars  
9/2012   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   For an "all inclusive" dive resort this is the best we've encountered. The management, Simon, is exceptional and always available... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2010   Rose Mueller
1000+ 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  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   Scott Oslund
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort & Spa   Negros Orientale   "4 years later and even better than before"
Our first visit to Atmosphere Resorts & Spa was in 2019. We were incredibly impressed with the resort and loved the diving (inclu... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2023   Steven Moore
500+ Dives 		Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
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 stars
4 stars  
5/2019   Steven Moore
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
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
Philippines Aggressor   Tubbutaha   "Outstanding Liveaboard and Diving "
We have been on almost a dozen liveaboards, half dozen Aggressors, so our expectations are high. The Philippine Aggressor accepte... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2023   Terry H Anderson
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Capt'n Gregg's Full report   Puerto Gallera/Sabang   Capt'n Gregg's is one of the oldest resorts on the beach in Sabang. It has six older rooms, and a recently completed additio... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
3/2013   Tom Diehl
1000+ Dives 		 
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
TOROPICAL PARADISE Full report   CEBU · LILOAN   "GUARANTEED WHALESHARK ENCOUNTER IN CEBU"
ROOMS FACING THE BEACH ARE ADEQUATE TO SYAY. VERY CLOSE TO THE BOAT TO DIVE. LILOAN IS ONE OF THE BEST SITE TO ENCOUNTER WHALE... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
3/2014   Toshihisa Tsunoda
500+ Dives 		 
Atmosphere Resort - Dumagete/ Atmosphere Full report   Negroes Orientale   Atmosphere resort is beautiful, with lovely rooms and wonderfully friendly staff. The meals are spectacular. Having the Atmosphe... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2012   Victor A Bary
250+ Dives 		 
WORLDWIDE SAIL & DIVE Full report LiveAboard VISAYAS   I HAVE WRITTEN A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF WORLDWIDE SAIL & DIVE (WWS&D) TO COMMENT ON SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE PHILIPPINE SIREN... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2011   Walt Brenner
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort Full report   Negros   It was a bit windy in February. Critter diving was not affected, but 1/ 2 hour crossings to Apo were choppy. Seas are reputed to ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2013   William S Maki
1000+ 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 		 
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
Club Atlantis Full report   Dumageutte   We spent 10 days diving at Club Atlantis, Dumageutte. It was a good trip with average diving (we are normally live aboard diver... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
6/2007   allan jones
1000+ Dives 		 
the dive shop operated by the resort. Full report   [Cebu, Moalboal   "Good."
We visited all the dive sites during our dive vacation there. All the sites are wall dives except for one site. These dive sites a... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
6/2014   Andrew Colin Thompson
100+ 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
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 		 
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard     "Siren Cebu Liveaboard"
This 10 day itinerary circles the entire island of Cebu, starting and ending at the Cebu Yacht Club. Three daylight dives every d... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2019   Andrew Robbins
250+ Dives 		Photos available 
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 		 
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard Tubbataha   "Seriously Amazing Diving in Tubbataha"
I've now seen some pretty spectacular reefs and these are at the top of my list in terms of health, diversity, and overall experie... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   Angela Richards Dona
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
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 		 
Anilao Photo Academy Full report   Batangas   "Anilao Photo Academy"
I arrived at Anilao Photo Academy around 11PM and the driver (who met me at the airport) took my luggage up to my room, while a re... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2019   Anilao Photo Academy
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
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
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard Anilao to Coron   The boat is very nice. Cabins are roomy, although there is very limited storage for bags or clothes. More hooks and shelves woul... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2011   ann mcgrath
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Phillipine Siren Full report   Coron, Batangas   It's a haul to get there from the US! Cathay Pacific has a new route, though, from Chicago to Hong Kong, which made our trip from... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2011   ann mcgrath
500+ Dives 		1Helpful 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 		 
Scandi Dive Resort Full report   Puerto Galera, Big La Laguna   "WOW and WOW again"
In an area that is rapidly become the choice for Asian divers , Scandi Divers stands out as a haven from the crowds for us Weste... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2019   Barbara Wise
500+ Dives 		 
ATLANTIS Full report   PUERTO GALERA   THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT RESORT RUN ON AMERICAN STANDARDS. ROOMS WERE CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE. TO GET TO UPPER ROOMS NUMEROUS STAIRS. DIN... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2009   BENJAMIN GLICK
1000+ Dives 		 
EASY DIVING / THALATTA Full report   DUMAGUETE   FLIGHT FROM MANILA ON PHILIPPINE AIRLINES WAS ON TIME WITH AN EXCELLENT PLANE AND NO CHARGES FOR MY BAGS OR CARRY ONS. TRANSFERS TO... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2009   BENJAMIN GLICK
1000+ Dives 		 
Seaquest Dive Center/ Oasis Full report   Bohol, Panglao   Summary - - Traveling in a group of four, we agreed that our dive vacation to the Oasis Resort / Seaquest Dive Center exceeded al... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2010   Bernie Lutz
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resort Full report   Puerto Galera   This was my third trip to Atlantis Dive Resort. I really love this place. The staff is wonderful, and the diving is very good. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2006   Bill Knoblauch
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resort Full report   Puerto Galera   This was my second trip to Atlantis. I was there two months earlier, and just had to go back because I enjoyed my first trip ther... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2004   Bill Knoblauch
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resort Full report   Puerto Galera   I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Atlantis. I can't find anything bad to report about the resort, food, or dive operation. The peo... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2004   Bill Knoblauch
250+ 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 		 
Scuba Tech Philippines/ Portulano Full report   Anilao Batangas   Enjoyed 20 dives at Portulano under the auspices of Andy Davis - a dive consultant with Scuba Tech Philippines. I chose Andy to co... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2011   Bob Penhearow
100+ Dives 		 
Exotic Divers/ Malapascua Exotic Island Resort Full report   Malapascua   Exotic Divers and resort is a 5- Star operation. The staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. The dive centre 'top notch, ' The fo... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2010   Bob Penhearow
<100 Dives 		 
Action Divers/ Deep Blue Sea Inn Full report   Puert Galera   As previously reported in Undercurrent, I am amazed why more Americans don't go to the Philippines. An exceptional value given th... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2006   Bob Sivak
100+ Dives 		 
Action Divers/ Deep Blue Sea Inn Full report   Puerto Galera   ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2006   Bob Sivak
100+ Dives 		 
Solitude One Full report LiveAboard Sulu Sea   "Another Enjoyable Trip"
This is our group's second trip aboard Solitude One to Tubbataha, Coron, Apo Reef, the Verde Island Passage and Anilao. All accomm... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2017   Bonnie McKenna
1000+ Dives 		 
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
Solitude One Full report LiveAboard Tubbataha   "Beautiful boat, fantastic dive site"
Solitude One is a beautiful 170 foot steel hulled vessel. The boat is full equipped for a comfortable dive trip from Puerto Prince... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2016   Bonnie McKenna
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Marco Vincent Dive Resort Full report   Mindoro Island   "An Oasis in the Philippines"
An Oasis in the Philippines – Marco Vincent Dive Resort Story and Photos by Bonnie McKenna When I entered the lobby of the Marco... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2014   Bonnie McKenna
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Liquid/ Amontillado Full report   Dumaguete   First, let me make clear the dive operator Liquid and my accommodations at Amontillado Dive Resort were A- 1. My concern is with th... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
6/2013   Bonnie McKenna
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Negros Orientales   "Great Muck & Wall Diving"
Atmosphere Resort & Spa, September 11- 18, 2015 A van prearranged with Atmosphere picked us up at the ferry terminal from Cebu I... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2015   Bradley William Bowen
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Kasai Village Resort & Spa Full report   Moalboal, Cebu Island   "Inexpensive & Good Diving"
Kasai Village Resort, Moalbal, Cebu Island, Sept 6 to 11, 2015. At Kasai, we had the place to ourselves, with two divers leavin... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   Bradley William Bowen
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Kasai Village Resort & Spa Full report   Moalboal, Cebu Island   "Inexpensive & Good Diving"
Kasai Village Resort, Moalbal, Cebu Island, Sept 6 to 11, 2015. At Kasai, we had the place to ourselves, with two divers leavin... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   Bradley William Bowen
500+ Dives 		 
Turtle Bay Resort Full report   Moaboal, Cebu   The good: the diving and the food! Dive sites were 90% walls, with very healthy corals in most places. Tons of marine life, wit... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2009   Carl Scott
250+ Dives 		 
Easy Diving/ Thalatta Full report   Negros Oriental (Dumaguete)   Thallata is quiet, new, and very nice. Only 10 guest rooms, soon to be 12, which will be it. Restaurant has a moderate- sized men... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2008   Carl Scott
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Full report   Puerto Galera   The water was cold! Yes, average temps in January range from 73- 77F, and that was the range during my visit. Many divers were sh... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2005   Carl Scott
100+ Dives 		 
Submariner/ N/A Full report   El Nido, Palawan   "Nice operation, but some room for improvement"
I wasn't planning on diving El Nido, but our group detoured there when our liveaboard to Tubbataha cancelled due to the coronaviru... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2020   Carol D Cox
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
4Helpful vote(s) received
Munting Buhaning beach camp Full report   Nasugbu   Nasugbu is about a 4 hour bus ride from Manila. I stayed in a beach camp with several hotel style rooms, tree houses, and nipa hu... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
3/2009   Chris Stack
<100 Dives 		 
Amun Ini Resort/ Same   Anda, Bohol   "Gorgeous reefs and muck in Bohol"
We were on a group trip to Bohol with our Boston- area dive shop May 13- 25. Travel logistics were generally smooth, although SFO la... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2023   Christopher Watt
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Sea Explorers Malapascua, Cabilao,   Malapascua, Cabilao, Dauin   "Great Dive Trip to 3 different locations Pre-Covid Shutdown"
My dive buddy and I had decided we wanted to go to a couple different islands in the Visayas area of the Philippine Islands. We us... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2020   Claire Rausch
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
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 stars
4 stars  
4/2008   Colin Zylka
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Azores Live Aboard Full report LiveAboard Cebu   "12 days around Cebu island"
This was my 3rd trip on this boat, so I really like it. The whole trip was great, but the highlights for most on the boat were th... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2019   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "2nd trip to Dumaguete this year"
I was there in May and the manager kept telling me I had to come back, so I told him I'd been trying to get on their live aboard A... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2019   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives 		 
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