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Scandi Divers   Puerto Galera   "Wonderful week!"
Excellent service. Very tasty food. Great dive operation and dive guide. Comfortable hotel. Amazing small critters, solid and ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2025   Nicholas Zylstra
100+ Dives
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Atlantis Infiniti   Tubbataha   "Back-to-Back Trips on Tubbataha Infiniti"
Third time is a charm. Couldn’t be truer than my third dive at the Ranger Station Yellow Buoy: A whale shark, two reef mantas and ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2025   Michael Wood
1000+ Dives
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Sea Explorers/ Pura Vida   Dauin   "Diving Dauin/Apo"
Our group of 5 divers went to the Philippines for two weeks, split between Pura Vida in Dauin and Magic Oceans in Anda(Bohol). Pur... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
5/2025   Jeffrey Zankel/Ellen Sakoloff
1000+ Dives
 
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Ocean Vida   Malapascua   "Go for the Thresher Sharks!"
Easy flights from the US to Cebu. We stayed overnight at the Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino in Cebu upon arrival. It was ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2025   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
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Atlantis Azores   Tubbataha   "Well run boat with great diving"
This was our second trip to Tubbataha, first on the Atlantis Azores (Now the Atlantis Adventurer) We had been in Malapascua the... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2025   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
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Atlantis Dive Resorts   Dumaguete   "Excellent Trip"
After spending a week on the Atlantis Adventurer in Tubbataha, we departed Puerto Princessa to fly to Manila and then on to Dumagu... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2025   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
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Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort   Anilao   "Good Critter Diving at a Disappointing Resort"
We had been in Atlantis Dumaguete the week prior so we flew back to Manila where we were picked up for transport to Anilao. I thin... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2025   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Crystal Blue Resort       "Lots of small things"
Lots of small critters. The dive boat took us in groups of 4 plus the dive master, deck hand, and captain. Mostly "muck diving" ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2025   Darren Goos
250+ Dives
Photos available 
Asia Divers/ El Galleon       "Just what the doctor ordered"
Our third trip back was for two weeks and every bit as wonderful as first and second. 3 or 4 dives a day. Boats are traditional ba... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2025   Michael Patrick Guerin
1000+ Dives
 
Anilao Photo Academy   Anilao   "Another Solid Week of Diving in Anilao with Great Hosts"
If you want to up your underwater photography game, this is the place to go in Anilao. This was my third time there, and every tim... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2025   Rik Pavlescak
500+ Dives
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The Three P Dive Resort   Romblon   "Excellent Service for a Great Week of Diving and Relaxation"
Service and hospitality at The 3 P Resort is a priority, and it shows. The staff attended to every detail to make my stay relaxi... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2025   Rik Pavlescak
500+ Dives
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Scandi Divers   Puerto Galera   "Beyond description"
Second trip to Puerto Galera. Took Phillipines Airlines 14. 5 pleasant hours from LAX to Manila, I wouldnt fly that long with a... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2025   Theodore C Recupero
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Philippine Aggressor   Tubbataha   "Philippine Aggressor - Tubbataha Itinerary"
The trip from Philadelphia to Puerto Princessa where the Philippine Aggressor is berthed for the Tubbataha itinerary took 30 hours... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
4/2025   Jeffery E Snyder
500+ Dives
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Gustav's Dive Resort/ Gustavs Dive Resort   Sablayan, Mindoro Island.   "Phillipines dive experience"
Gustavs Resort is a quirky place accessed by boat or a long beach walk. They offer basic beach bungalows both A/ Cd or not. There i... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2025   Rika Pies
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
The Three P Resort, Romblon   Romblon   "Rare Macro and Super Macro in a Remote Location"
Ratings clarification: 3 stars = sufficient/ satisfactory; 4 stars = more than adequate, good; 5 stars = exceptional, uncommonly go... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2025   David W Allen
1000+ Dives
Photos available
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Sogod Bay Scuba Resort   So Leyte   "Lovely diving and a relaxing resort"
Sogod Scuba resort on Sogod Bay was a great way to start our 3 week trip in the Philippines. The rooms were spacious and clean, t... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2025   Pamela Herbert
250+ Dives
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Salaya Beach Houses   Dumaguete   "Good Trip"
Resort rooms and pool very nice, food varied, and ordered off a menu, very good. Deserts were fantastic. You had to wade out to t... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2025   Lisa Piatt
1000+ Dives
 
Amun Ini Beach Resort/ Amun Ini   Anda, Bohol   "Incredible Friendly Service"
Good diversity of dive sites. Walls drift dive, small critters. Reef is just off the resort with 10 minutes or less to dive sites... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2025   John Adams
500+ Dives
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Asia Divers/ El Galleon   Puerto Galera   "Decent Resort, Good Dive Operator"
This was a continuation of a broader trip, and I left Raja Ampat to come to the Philippines. My stay and dive package at El Galle... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2025   Love Sharks
500+ Dives
Photos available
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Crystal Blue Resort   Anilao   "Another Great Experience at CBR"
Second visit to this resort. Went specifically for a blackwater photography workshop run by Mike Bartick. This was an excellent e... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2025   Thomas Callen
250+ Dives
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Atmosphere Resort & Spa   Dauin   "A Luxury Resort in Dumaguete"
The resort has beautiful well- kept grounds and several types of bungalows. Rooms were large and comfortable. The food is varied a... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2025   Tabby Stone
1000+ Dives
 
Magic Oceans   Anda   "Excellent and diverse diving with a friendly staff."
Had a fabulous stay at Magic Oceans, including 4 days of diving (3 dives a day + option for night dives). 12L and 15L aluminum tan... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2025   Chad Carson
<100 Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
SI Dive   Cebu (Mactan Island)   "Shore Diving On Mactan (Kontiki) Prior to Boarding LOB"
I arrived a couple of days prior to boarding my LOB in Cebu to ensure that both me and my luggage made it to the boat before it de... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2025   Dean C
500+ Dives
 
Mike's Dive Resort Full report   Dauin   "Great diving and great customer service"
We spent 2 weeks at Mike's. It spolied us for the rest of the Philippines diving, it was basically concierge diving - we were not ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2024   Mark Magers
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Reggae Dive Center Full report       "Limited data but some of this might help"
We did only a few dives with Reggae Dive Center in Coron, so this review is honest but based on limited interaction. Dives were cu... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2024   Mark Magers
500+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Fantastic Muck Diving & Friendly Staff"
During my first 2 dives I saw a blue ringed octopus, giant frogfish, 2 large cuttlefish, nudis, green turtle and a turtle head sea... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2024   Debora McAteer
1000+ Dives
 
Atlantis Azores Full report   Visayas   "Excellent diving on a comfortable boat"
I did the 10 night Ultimate Visayas Safari in Nov. The Atlantis Azores has 8 cabins to accommodate 16 divers. The boat is comforta... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2024   Debora McAteer
1000+ Dives
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Planet Dive   Batangas, Anilao/Mabini   "Excellent, relaxing diving on sand and reefs of Mabini"
We chose Planet Dive because of reviews mentioning its home reef and small, personal approach, and couldn’t have been happier. Sta... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2024   Keith Willmott
250+ Dives
Photos available
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Casalay Boutique Villas & Dive   Puerto Galera, Mindoro   "Excellent muck and reef diving from peaceful scenic Casalay"
Looking for a second dive base after Mabini, we decided on nearby Puerto Galera, for its mix of muck and reef. Most of the dive ce... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2024   Keith Willmott
250+ Dives
Photos available
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Solitude Acacia resort       "Diving Anilao: Solitude Acacia Resort"
I have always wanted to come for the nudibranchs but hesitated because of Anilao's reputation for its cliffside resorts that requi... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2024   Judy Orange
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Asia Divers/ El Galleon   Puerto Galera   "Five Good Days"
Five good days. Nov 27—Dec 2 2024. Puerto Galera- - El Galleon/ Asia Divers. Had to leave early for a family emergency. Thanks to ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2024   Dean Larson
500+ Dives
Photos available 
El Galleon Dive Resort/ Asia Divers Full report   [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  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2024   David Holzman
250+ Dives
 
Quo Vadis Full report   Cebu   "Stormy weather and limited diving"
QUO VADIS REVIEW In mid- September, I returned to Quo Vadis Resort (QVR) near Moalboal, Cebu for the 2nd time. I had previous... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2024   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Magic Oceans Full report   Bohol   "Very Nice Resort with Very Good Diving"
MAGIC OCEANS RESORT After my stay at Quo Vadis at Moalboal, Cebu, I headed over to Magic Oceans Resort (MOR) at Anda, Bohol for... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2024   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
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Aggressor 2 Full report   Visayas   "We dodged a typhoon but got to see the Thresher Sharks"
Our itinerary was changed to avoid the path of a typhoon, resulting in a longer voyage between dive sites, but it was a prudent de... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2024   Janet Westin
250+ Dives
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Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Dumaguete - Dauin Coast   "Atmosphere Resort & Spa: Luxury Muck Diving"
Luxury accommodations and incredible macro- life amid the rubble and manmade reefs define a visit to Atmosphere Resort & Spa on the... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2024   NEAL LANGERMAN
1000+ Dives
Photos available
3Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Philippines   Tubataha   "Aggressor Philippines: grade F to customer support and hygiene."
Starting with the F- grade: Imagine waking up to find an inch of brown sewage slush in your bathroom—that’s exactly what my buddy a... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2024   Giorgio Bonmassar
250+ Dives
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Whispering Palms/ same Full report   Negros + Cebu   "where are the fish"
Sipaway Island Whispering Palms, Negros, Philippines (10 nights) Since retirement and a modest pension I have to look more carefu... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
6/2024   Michael Joest
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Buceo Anilao Full report   Anilao   "Anilao - muck diving heaven with a side of coral reef"
Buceo Anilao is very well covered by reviews in Undercurrent but I wanted to add my experience because it's always good to have cu... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2024   Pamela Herbert
100+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Scandi Divers/ Scandi Dive Resort Full report   Puerta Galera   "Thirty Hours of Bottom Time and Never a Dull Moment"
With so many locations for Philippines diving, it was a challenge to narrow down options for my first trip there after decades of ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2024   Sandy Falen
1000+ Dives
Photos available
4Helpful vote(s) received
Solitude One Full report   Tubbataha   "Great boat and crew in Tubbataha! "
Tubbataha is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is 90 miles from the island of Palawan and is made up of two large atolls and a smal... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2024   Marcia Pedersen
500+ Dives
Photos available
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Tabanka Divers Full report   El Nido   "Tabanka Divers and Buko Beach Resort--great combination!"
Tabanka Divers is a great shop. They were easy to work with, boats were comfortable, and dives were excellent. The small shop is o... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2024   Marcia Pedersen
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Full report   Dauin, Oriental Negros   "An Excellent Choice for Diving in Dauin"
Having previously sampled some excellent diving in this area from a liveaboard, my wife and I decided to return for more from a la... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2024   David W Allen
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Asia Divers/ [same]El Galleon Full report       "AWESOME trip"
This was our 3rd trip back to this resort and before we left, we made reservations for 2025. We spent just about the month of Ma... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2024   Michael Patrick Guerin
1000+ Dives
 
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "A great place for muck diving."
This was my second trip to Crystal Blue in 2 years (and my buddy and I have already booked at trip for 2025). My buddy and I both... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2024   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Crystal Blue Resort Full report       "Consistently excellent, epecially for photographers"
This was our (my wife and me) 5th stay at CBR and we find it to be consistently excellent. This is especially the case for UW pho... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2024   David W Allen
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Agos Scuba Full report   Apo Reff, Busuanga, Plawan   "Reasonable diving on very basic liveaboard"
The good: diving operations were well run although only 1 of the 2 dive guides was fully proficient in English. Dive briefings wer... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2024   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Blue Ribbon Dive Resort Full report   Anilao   "Best Macro Diving We've Experienced"
Blue Ribbon Dive Resort Review The Diving: The macro diving was spectacular, with the variety of critters the most we have e... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2024   Catherine May
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Palau Sport Full report   Tubbataha   "World Class Diving Aboard Sturdy Vessel"
The Diving: Tubbataha overall is the most pristine diving we've had the privilege of experiencing, thanks to its limited dive s... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2024   Catherine May
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Dumaguete Full report   Dauin, Negros Oriental   "Critter Heaven!"
Searching for tiny critters your preference? It’s mine, and my favorite place to go is the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. It n... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2024   Jeanne Reeder
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
scandi/ [same]Scandi Full report   [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  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2024   Marcelene Wrona
500+ Dives
 
Dugong Dive Centre/ El Rio y Mar Full report   Busuanga Island, Palawan   "Lifetime dream of diving with dugongs fulfilled"
I have been diving 40 years & have never seen a dugong (marine relative of Manatees) despite having dived many dugong habitats in ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2024   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Sangat Island Dive Resort Full report   Palawan   "Wish I’d stayed longer"
If Truk Lagoon is the ultimate site for Ww2 wreck diving Sangat would be a fairly close second. 6 major Japanese wrecks are scatte... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2024   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
The Three P Resort Full report   Romblon   "An extravaganza of nudibranchs"
Romblon is not easy to get to but it is worth the effort, especially if you love small creatures. The resort is owned by three Ger... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2024   Ian Kennedy
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Terrific diving, wonderful resort!"
I had initially planned this as a warm up to the Atlantis Azores Tubbataha liveaboard, with a chance to do some diving while adjus... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2024   Wayne B. Batzer M.D.
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort Full report   Batangas   "Set up well for Diving and Underwater Photographers"
Buceo Anilao is a dedicated dive resort in the Philippines only 2 to 3 hours from Manila. I was drawn to the resort because it bi... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2024   Carol D Cox
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Macro and Blackwater clinic"
We stayed a week and a half, for a macro photo class and blackwater class. This was setup through Backscatter. Photo and blackwater... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2024   Joel Horie
250+ Dives
Photos available 
Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort Full report   Anilao   "Customer service above and beyond!"
This is a relatively small resort (maybe 30 rooms) located on a hill in Anilao, but so pretty - - all the buildings are bright yell... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2024   Michael N. Hofman
1000+ Dives
 
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Ocean Vida Beach and Dive Resort Full report   Malapascua   "Thresher Sharks at Malapascua did not disappoint"
The threshers were cool!!!!! I stayed at Ocean Vida Beach & Dive Resort, and their dive operation is Sea Explorers located in t... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2024   Rene Cote
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Solitude Acacia Resort Full report   Anilao   "Superb Resort with the Best Photographers Amenities I Have Seen"
I traveled to Anilao in January ’24 to spend a week filming the small stuff. With the help of Bluewater Dive Travel, I selected S... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2024   Rene Cote
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Buceo Anilao Beach and Dive Resort Full report   Anilao   "Great Dive Operation and Healthy Corals Abound"
[None As noted in previous reviews, this beautiful resort is nestled on a hillside, requiring varying numbers of steps, depending ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2024   Ellen Sakoloff
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "great diving in the Philippines"
Even though we have over a thousand dives, we have only dived in the Caribbean except for one trip to Hawaii. So, we were pretty m... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2024   Craig Freundlich
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Full report   Puerto Galera   "2nd time still good"
The club dove Anilao and Puerto Galera in January. Anilao has more critters but PG has a town with restaurants & shops galore. PG ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2024   Mr Jeffrey Zankel
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Dumagette   "Beautiful Resort, great diving, great staff"
Getting to anywhere in this area can be a challenge. But its all worth it! Having dove in Indonesia (x3), PNG, and Fiji and other... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2023   Rick Bates
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Mike's Dauin Beach Resort Full report   Dauin   "Excellent Family atmosphere"
This was our 23rd trip to the Philippines and our 20th time staying at Mike's; needless to say, we are quite happy with the resort... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2023   Frank and Debbie Crosby
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Beach and Dive Resort Full report   Dauin/Apo Island   "Great Two Weeks in Dauin"
Pura Vida Resort is essentially integrated with Sea Exporers. Rooms and beds were comfortable, with porch seating area and mini f... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2023   Michael Gallay
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Philippines Full report   Cebu Island   "Aggressor Philippines in Cebu"
I saw thresher sharks in Kimua shoal, nudibranchs in almost every dive, sea snakes and an incredible cave penetration in Gato Isla... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2023   Giorgio Bonmassar
250+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   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
2Helpful vote(s) received
Philippines Aggressor Full report   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
2Helpful vote(s) received
Exotic Island Dive Resort Malapascua Full report       "Malapascua: Better than Ever?"
[Malapascua: Better than Ever? This was my forth trip to Malapascua in the past 25 years, with about ten years since my last vi... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2023   John Crossley
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   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
Helpful vote(s) received
Marco Vincent Dive Resort Full report   White Beach, Puerto Galera   "Excellent Dive Trip"
The resort and the dive operations were efficiently handled and I have only good things to say about staff, dive operations, divem... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2023   Joseph Muratore
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Aiyanar Resort, Anilao, Philippines Full report   Aiyanar Resort, Anilao   "Much improved since before covid with better food and dive boats."
Much improved in two ways as compared to my pre- covid visits: the food and the dive boats. The quality of food appears to me to sh... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2023   Geoff Fallon
1000+ Dives
 
Solitude One Full report   Tubattaha, Philippines   "Amazingly healthy reefs and life in a relatively undiscovered location"
The health of the reefs is absolutely jaw dropping, it even surpasses Cuba. The hard corals are quite healthy with, for example ta... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
5/2023   Geoff Fallon
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Amun Ini Resort/ Same Full report   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
2Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Great muck diving, great photo instruction, great price."
I am a fan of muck diving and macro photography. Anilao had been on my bucket list for years, but, somehow, I had never had the o... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2023   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Dumaguete   "A lot to like, but a few annoyances"
My buddy and I followed our visit to Crystal Blue with an additional 9 days of, mainly, muck diving at Atmosphere Resort in Dumagu... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2023   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Dumaguete   "A lot to like, but a few annoyances"
My buddy and I followed our visit to Crystal Blue with an additional 9 days of, mainly, muck diving at Atmosphere Resort in Dumagu... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2023   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort Full report   Anilao   "Excellent Resort, Exceptional Staff, Fantastic Diving, Great Value"
Following a friend's recommendation, we had made reservations for a two- week stay at the renowned Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2023   Valera Sakhnenko
250+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Exotic Island Dive Resort Malapascua Full report   Malapascua   "Fine week on Malapascua"
Anyone travelling to Malapascua is probably wanting to see thresher sharks. There’s good news – the sharks have moved from Monad s... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2023   Frederick R. Turoff
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Exotic Island Dive Resort Malapascua Full report   Malapascua   "Fine week on Malapascua"
Anyone travelling to Malapascua is probably wanting to see thresher sharks. There’s good news – the sharks have moved from Monad s... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2023   Frederick R. Turoff
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Kasai Dive Academy/ Kasai Village Resort Full report   Moalboal & Oslob   "New adventures at Kasai Village Resort"
Kasai Village is a lovely resort on the southwest coast of Cebu. Having travelled many hours from Malapascua, we were all happy to... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2023   Frederick R. Turoff
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Dumagette Full report       "This resort met Expectaions"
When I travel to high end resort, especially one half way around the world, I have certain expectations. They are: a competent di... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2023   Mr Brent Woods
500+ Dives
 
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Awesome Macro Photo Workshop at a well appointed dive Resort"
This was a macro photo workshop sponsored by Blue Water Photo with two excellent instructors in Erik Luka and Dan Bishop. However... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2023   Gerald Canning
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Pintuyan Dive Resort Full report   Leyte   "Whalesharks & Critters"
Pintuyan Dive Resort is a German- Philippino run resort in Southern Leyte. Divers can stay in one of 5 Bungalows or one of the 3 ro... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
4/2023   Michael Bode
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Peter's Dive Resort Full report   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
Helpful vote(s) received
Sogod Bay Scuba Resort Full report   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
3Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ [same]Puerto Galera Full report       "Did not Meet Expectgations"
When I travel to a high end resort, especially half way around the world, I have certain expectations. They are: a competent dive... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2023   Mr Brent Woods
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort Full report   Anilao   "Plenty of critters and nice reefscapes"
After arrival in Manila it takes another 4 h by car and a short trip by boat to reach Buceo Anilao Dive Resort. Helpful staff will... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2023   Michael Bode
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Puerto Galera   "Nice variety of diving in Sabang, Puerto Galera"
Atlantis Puerto Galera delivered a very pleasant experience for my first trip to the Philippines. The resort is located in Sabang... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2023   Rene Cote
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Excellent Muck Diving"
Atlantis Dumaguete is located adjacent to the beach in a tropical setting with lush vegetation throughout the property. The resta... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2023   Rene Cote
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Magic Island & Magic Oceans/ https://magicresorts.online Full report   Magic Island & Magic Oceans   "Magic Island/Magic Oceans Combo: Very Good Diving!"
After 3 years of Covid delays, our group of 14 finally made it to the Philippines. Magic Island on Cebu Island (Moalboal area) was... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2023   Michael Wood
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Five star resort with amazing critters"
We arrived after a Raja Ampat cruise in Indonesia.   Dive staff met us at the airport and transferred us and our luggage to a va... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2023   Peter Pinkerton
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Magic Ocean Full report   Anda Bohol   "Magic Ocean Resort, Bohol Philippines is very nice"
I have previously been to Magic Island Resort in Moalboal, Cebu Philippines. I went to Magic Ocean Resort because I had a great ex... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2022   Greg Oppenhuizen
1000+ Dives
 
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Excellent Resort and Dive Operation"
I really enjoyed this trip! After a 2- hour van ride south from Manila I arrived at Crystal Blue Resort. It is situated on the side... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2022   Thomas Callen
250+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Salaya Beach Resort Full report   Dumaguete   "Pleasant diving"
Salaya is a beautiful resort. The rooms are spacious, well- appointed and the staff are wonderful. A husband and wife run the opera... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
11/2022   Laura Mosqueda
500+ Dives
 
Anila Photo Academy Full report   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   "Muck diving from dive boats and visit to APO Island to Dive."
The dive masters and dive staff were excellent! The dive equipment for storing my equipment was crowded. The main dive sites wer... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2022   Kenneth Gilbert New
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Full report   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
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Dauin   "Fantastic resort, great muck diving"
Our family of four (Mum, Dad, 16 yo daughter and 19 yo son) traveled here for small critters. We chose Dauin because it has a rep... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2022   Don Vinh
1000+ Dives
 
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