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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
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard     "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  
5 stars
5 stars  
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  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   John Yavorsky
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful 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
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard Tubbataha & More   "Awesome Diving on a Really Good Liveaboard"
This was our second trip on a Siren boat and our first to the Philippines. We liked our first trip with them to Palau and when we ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2017   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives 		 
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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
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
Atlantis Azores Full report LiveAboard Tubbitaha   "Many Whale sharks & Mantas; strong currents; dive operation needs work"
Divemaster planned drift dives from zodiac going AGAINST 3 knot current until we complained to the captain. Better training and s... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
5/2017   Barry Lenk
1000+ Dives 		 
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
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard [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  
5 stars
2 stars  
3/2017   Oedipus
250+ 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 		 
Atlantis Azores Full report LiveAboard Coron Bay, Puerto Galera   "Coron Bay wrecks worthwhile"
This was my second trip to the Philippines and the Atlantis Resort at Puerto Galera. I never thought I would be back- - I'm really ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2017   Ed Noga
1000+ 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
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
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
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 		 
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
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard Visayas - Cebu, Bohol, Apo, Ne   "Great service, diverse diving"
We chose this trip because of the diversity of the dive sites visited. There were shark and whale shark dives, muck dives, drift ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2016   Lenore Neigeborn
500+ 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  
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
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
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 		 
Azores Liveaboard Full report LiveAboard Tubbataha   "Pelagics! Pelagics! Pelagics!"
AZORES TUBBATAHA REVIEW Boarded the Azores live- aboard for a 7 night dive trip to the Tubbataha reef system in Puerto Princessa... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
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 		 
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
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 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 		 
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
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
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard     "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  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2016   Raymond Haddad
250+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
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 		 
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 		 
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 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Negros   "Atlantis Dumaguete "
Please refer to my trip report for Atlantis Puerto Galera for general comments about the Atlantis resorts operations. I visited b... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Jeff Robertson
500+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguette   "Good and friendly service"
Dive guides Paul and Warfi proved their knowledge and ability to point out much of the diverse underwater life. Spotting several sp... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Dean Watt
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Good muck diving"
The muck diving was pretty good. It is not as good as the Lembeh Strait, but it is easier to get to and not quite as expensive. ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2015   Douglas Hansen
500+ Dives 		 
Kasai Village Full report   Moalboal, Cebu Island   "great dive operator"
From airport a 3 hour drive in AC van from one side of island to the other - - very scenic and interesting. Lei greeting at resort... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2015   Jeff and Pat Maeda
250+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
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  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2015   Stephen Reichenbach
1000+ 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 		 
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
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
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
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard     "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  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   Richard Hart
250+ Dives 		1Helpful 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
Eagle Point Resort Full report   Anilao, Luzon   "Slow week gives us the diving advantage"
Contrary to our previous week on Malapascua, where we were on a beach area, Eagle Point is built on a hillside going down to the w... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2015   Frederick R. Turoff
500+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Philippine's Diving Bargain"
The flight to the Philippines, via Philippine Airlines is a fairly painless experience. The plane is always crowded, but it’s... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2015   Pierre Hurter
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard Tubbataha to Cebu   "Tubbataha on the Siren: Great & Not-So-Great"
The Great: Definitely among the top 5- 7 dive itineraries I've been on in past 25 years. Comparable to Raja Ampat in terms of hea... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2015   Michael Wood
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Atlantis Resort Puerto Galera"
[The Atlantis resort is located in the densely built town of Sabang which is part of greater Puerto Galera. Atlantis handled a... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2015   Randy Kettering
500+ Dives 		 
Acacia Resort and Dive Center Full report   Anilao   "Fantastic diving at reasonble prices with a friendly staff"
Acacia Dive Resort Trip Report (Anilao, Philippines) May, 2015 The Anilao stretch of coastline is a short (2- 3 hour) drive fro... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2015   Joel Snyder
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Pampered Diving made for divers"
The humid, hot air enveloped us as we stood outside the airport in Cebu. We were making this a 2 week, 2 island/ resort trip and ou... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2015   Jeff Bloomer
500+ Dives 		 
Sea Dive Hotel Full report   Coron, Busuanga island   "Wreck diving at Coron, Philippines "
The good: short dives in 28 deg. C water; except for Barracuda lake which had 37 - 39 deg. C); short dives for deep dives ( 39 Meter... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
4/2015   Eldon Okazaki
1000+ Dives 		 
Diver Dream Full report   Puerto Galera   "good sabang bay diving"
The bad: 26 or 27 deg. C is still cold with a 3 mm wetsuit in April; the bad news is that the Sabang Inn was upgraded or moderniz... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2015   Eldon Okazaki
1000+ 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  
3 stars
4 stars  
4/2015   Helena Soler
250+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Mindoro and Negros   "Long travel, interesting dives, a good overall experience"
Both Atlantis resorts were top notch. The food was excellent, the resort staff was genuinely friendly and helpful. The dive operat... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2015   Everette Strahl
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "critters and chilly water in Anilao,.Luzon, Pillipines"
Lots of stair climbing. Water was cold LOTS OF STAIR ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2015   Dr Don Major
1000+ Dives 		 
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
Kasai Village Dive & Spa Resort Full report   Cebu/Moalboal   "Great diving and resort"
We arrived at Kasai Village on the southwest side of Cebu after a three hour journey from Cebu City. We were warmly welcomed by st... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2015   Jeanne Downey
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard Southern Leyte   "Southern Leyte with the Siren"
This is a large boat (130') with 8 rooms and various configurations. We booked with the superb staff (Mike) at Reef & Rainforest, ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2015   Gari Sisk
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Azores Full report LiveAboard Cebu/Malapascua   "Thresher shark heaven, but not for us"
The first week of our two week Cebu adventure was on board the Azores, diving around the island of Malapascua, with the goal of se... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
1/2015   Jeanne Downey
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
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  
5 stars
4 stars  
12/2014   Dan Benson
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
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 		 
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Photography workshop in critter haven"
This was a photo workshop trip with Bluewater Travel out of Los Angeles. The destination is really outstanding for photography - ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2014   Lisa C. Evans
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "A well-kept secret that offers many types of diving"
When a planned trip to Africa was postponed a year, we were left with non- refundable airline tickets that we needed to use before ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2014   Greg White
250+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Acacia Dive Resort Full report   Anilao   "Anilao is good but book wisely!"
The resort is touted to be the best in Anilao - my dive guide mentioned it was one of the most luxurious resorts in the area. At ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2014   Eric Escobar
250+ 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  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2014   Donald K. Wilson
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Atlantis Dumaguete   In general, Atlantis Dumaguete is a great resort and you'll see many unusual critters. Some things I'd never seen before included... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2014   John T Rickard
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 		 
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  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2014   John C Crossley
1000+ Dives 		 
Cashew Grove Full report   Busuanga Coron   Next stop then was Cashew Grove on the other side of Busuanga. From the airport it´s a 1 h drive on bumpy dirt roads, where you pa... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2014   Mike-y
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Marco Vincent Full report   Puerto Galera   Marco Vincent Resort, Puerto Galera, Philippines May 24- 27, 2014 This resort is like an oasis in the wilderness, reached by a tw... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2014   Mel Cundiff
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Azores Full report LiveAboard Tubbataha   Tubbataha Reefs, Palawan Province – Philippines Atlantis Azores Live- Aboard May 17- 24, 2014 Tubbata... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
5/2014   Mel Cundiff
1000+ Dives 		 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguette and Puerto Galera   This is a comparison of the two areas. We spent six dive days at Dumaguette (have been there before) and three dive days at Puerto... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2014   Lin GITTERMAN
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard Tubbataha   This is my first trip to the Philippines and I'm coming back. The Siren is a very comfortable ship with lots of room for anything ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2014   Mario Mizrahi
500+ Dives 		 
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 		 
S/Y Philippine Siren Full report LiveAboard Between Tubbataha and Cabilao   "From Cabilao to Tubbataha"
I was on a 10- day trip aboard the S/ Y Philippine Siren, with the ultimate destination being the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. If ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2014   Jorge J. More
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Full report   Anilao   My husband and I came to Crystal Blue for a two week underwater photography workshop mid- February to early March. Our flight to Ma... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
2/2014   Pec Indman
500+ Dives 		 
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