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Marine Village Dive House Full report   Cebu   Caters to a lot of Japanese divers, but all are welcome. Very efficient and professional operation. Dive staff has been in place f... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2008   Mike Anderson
100+ 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 
Atlantis Resorts Full report       My husband and I went to Philippines in December 08. We stayed with Atlantis Resorts Dumaguete and Puerto Galera. The resort i... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
12/2008   Mona Cousens
1000+ Dives
 
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
 
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
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   "Great Macro Shots - Anilao"
Crystal Blue Resort arranged for boats, crew and divermasters to accommodate the small group there focused on UW photos. We had th... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2013   Mr Franklin Mah
100+ Dives
 
Magic Oceans   Anda   "A Week in Anda"
We 5 divers split up our trip between Dauin near Dumaguete and Anda on Bohol Island. It took a day to get from Dauin to Anda via v... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2025   Mr Jeffrey Zankel
1000+ Dives
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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
Paul's Dive Shop/ Liberty's Community Lodge Full report   Apo Island   Very small boats for diving, difficult water access if you are not in good shape. Rental gear looked like it had seen better days... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2008   Natasha
100+ Dives
 
Sangat Island Reserve Full report   Coron   Go to Coron for the Wreck Diving. Go to Sangat Island Resort for a great relaxing vacation and beautiful natural environment. Di... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2008   Natasha
100+ Dives
 
Atmosphere Resort & Spa Full report   Dauin, Negros Oriental   "Spectacular muck diving at an A+ resort!"
Atmosphere Resort offers some of the best diving I've ever experienced, anywhere, and the resort is the best I've ever experienced... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2016   Natasha Starkovsky
250+ Dives
5Helpful vote(s) received
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
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
Helpful 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
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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
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
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   Resort caters to divers. Short boat rides on ponga- type boats to dive sites. Gear handled by crew, help put on BC's before easy ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2013   Pamela M. Rudy
250+ Dives
 
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Full report   Puerta Galera   "Puerta Galera and El Galleon"
El Galleon sent their large panga shuttle/ ferry for me to Anilao Photo Academy around 10 AM on May 27th. It was a 2 hour ride by ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2018   Patricia A. Sinclair
500+ Dives
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Anilao Photo Academy Full report   Anilao   "Anilao Photo Academy"
I arrived at Anilao Photo Academy around noon on the 20th and was greeted by Flor. I was shown to my room after meeting Fugly and... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2018   Patricia A. Sinclair
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Pacific   "Crystal Blue Resort"
Crystal Blue is a nice resort and has a beautiful camera room for your use for camera charging, lens changes, etc between dives. ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2017   Patricia A. Sinclair
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Magic Island Dive Resort/ same Full report       My Philippines Adventure – 4/ 18/ 2013 to 4/ 28/ 2013 The Trip to the Philippines On Thursday, April 18th at 3: 00 AM, I awoke and... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2013   Patricia A. Sinclair
250+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report       April 28, 2013 to 5/ 5/ 2013 Saturday afternoon, Atlantis Resort – Dumaguete We check in, our luggage is taken to our rooms, we ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2013   Patricia A. Sinclair
250+ Dives
 
El Galleon Dive Resort Full report   Mindora   "The Wow Moment at Isla Verde"
Most dives follow a typical pattern. Get ready, backflip or stride in, assemble the group, blow some air, and descend together. C... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2022   Patrick Ritter
500+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report       "Puerto Galera, Great Invertebrate, No Peleagics"
After a thirteen hour flight to Manila we were picked up the airport and driven to Batanga City in two vans. We stopped for a sna... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2017   Paul Barrett
250+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumagete/Tubataha   Atlantis at Dumagette was best land based trip in long time. Muck diving was great around resort and trips to Apo were great re... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2013   Paul Bisbee
1000+ Dives
 
Lalaguna Villas Luxury Dive Resort and Spa   Puerto Galera   "Great reef and macro diving, vibrant village, excellent resort"
Spent a week in Sabang (Puerto Galera) diving with the team at La Laguna. The resort is in a great location, waterfront on a quiet... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2025   paul iarocci
250+ Dives
Photos available 
Atlantis Azores/ Atlantis Dumaguete Full report LiveAboard Dumaguete   "Phillipine hospitality"
[This was a combination trip in that we had a total of 4 nights in the Atlantis Dumaguete resort and 10 nights on the Atlantis Azo... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2019   Paul Neis
500+ Dives
 
Planet Dive Full report   Anilao, Batangas   This was my second visit to Planet Dive ( [. . . ] ) in Anilao. Anilao is popular with local divers as it is about ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2004   Paul Osmond
1000+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ [same]Atlantis Azores Full report   [N/A]Tubbataja,Dumaguete   A fantastic 2 weeks, one aboard the Atlantis Azores, great staff very attentive to all wishes, Large fish 7- 8 sharks per dive, ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2012   Paulino J. Gonzalez
1000+ Dives
 
Anilao Photo Academy Full report   Anilao   "A fantastic experience for underwater photographers"
I stayed at the Anilao Photo Academy for 9 days. I flew into manila in the evening and spent the night in Manila. The van from t... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2018   Pec Indman
250+ Dives
Helpful 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
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Full report   Puerto Galera   We booked this trip with the very helpful assistance and advice of Ultimate Dive Travel. Flying from San Francisco in the evening... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2010   Pec Indman
250+ Dives
 
Atlantis Full report   Dumaguet   My husband, 12 year old diving daughter and I stayed for almost 2 fantastic weeks at Atlantis, Dumaguete. We had an incredible tim... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2007   Pec Indman
100+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   /dumagete   ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2013   peter bernstein
1000+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Dumaguete Full report   Negros Oriental, Dauin   Almost all the muck diving critters of PNG and Indonesia, but much easier to get to and much more comfortable. Leafy Sea dragon, f... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2010   Peter Heseltine
250+ Dives
 
Philtec/Villa Ligaya/ Villa Ligaya Full report   Anilao, Batangas   Very expensive charges for boat and so very poor value. *Very* long drive (5+ hours)from Manila in terrible traffic. Do NOT recomm... Full report  
1 stars
1 stars  
8/2009   Peter Heseltine
500+ Dives
 
Atlantis Full report   Dumaguete   One of the very best resorts visited in 30 yrs of diving. Surprisingly easy to get to via Philppines Airlines. Join Mabuhay Miles ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2009   Peter Heseltine
500+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts   Puerto Galera   "Lot's of intersting critters but No Big Marine Life"
Once you arrive in Manila it's an hour and a half to two hour commute to the dock and about a 45 minute boat ride to the resort. ... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
9/2025   Peter Neubauer
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts   Dauin Dumaguete   "First time Muck diving in Dumaguete"
For the most part all of the diving we did here were "muck dives" except for a day trip to Apo Island which is highly recommended ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2025   Peter Neubauer
1000+ Dives
 
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Full report   Puerto Galera   "Certainly up for improvement"
We had done 5 days diving at Anilao (Buceo Anilao, see separate report) and then traveled by boat to Porto Galero for an additiona... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Peter Palmer
500+ 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   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
Atlantis Dive Resort Full report   Puerto Galera   Dive masters were very good at pointing out the small critters, e. g. nudibranchs, manta shrimp, ornate ghost pipefish, orangutan c... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2009   Phil & Nancy Hamilton
500+ Dives
 
a swiss company/ El Dorado Beach Resort Full report   Dumaguete   The El Dorado Resort near Dumaguete on the Island of Negros in the Philippines was very nice. The accomodations were simple, c... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2006   Phil Gans
100+ Dives
 
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 
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 
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 
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Full report   Dauin, Negros Occidental   "Excellent diving, but not all sites for beginners"
My second visit to Pura Vida resort at Dauin. As previously, Sea Explorers dive operations service was excellent & I was assigned ... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
4/2019   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
MV Infiniti Full report LiveAboard Tubbataha Reefs, Palawan   "High class liveaboard, quality diving in Tubbataha. "
Prior to this trip I rated the old Undersea Hunter in Cocos Island as being the best live aboard I have experienced, the Infiniti ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2019   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Sea Explorers Philippines/ Pura Vida Resort Full report   Dauin   "Diving diversity at Dauin (Pura Vida Resort / Sea Explorers)"
My first visit to Dauin was a great experience. My beachfront bungalow at Pura Vida was well furnished in a pleasant, well- maintai... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2018   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
 
Evolution Dive Resort Full report   Malapascua   "Persistence pays for threshers at Malapascua"
Malapascua isn't the easiest dive destination to reach (see "How to get there" field). The drive from Cebu City is pleasant enough... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2018   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
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
Helpful vote(s) received
Vascots Full report LiveAboard Subic Bay   First of all this is bay diving and the water clarity can range from good to non- existent. On one of our dives we had another dive... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2011   R Villemarette
100+ Dives
 
Asia divers Full report   El Galleon   Puerto Galera/ El Galleon is one of my favorite places to dive and except for Australia sets the standard I use for diving other pl... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2010   R Villemarette
100+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Asiaqua/ MV Seadoors Full report LiveAboard Tubbataha   Due to an unprofessional and polemic dive operator we went on this vacation with mixed feelings, fearful of a bad experience. Once... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
5/2013   Ralph
500+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   "Dumaguete Muck"
... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   Randy Kettering
500+ Dives
 
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
 
Asia Divers Full report       "The Philippines is open for Diving"
The Philippines is open for Diving Puerto Galera/ Coron April/ May 2022 (skieer@gmail. com) I have been informed by Asia Diver... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2022   Raymond C Villemarette
1000+ Dives
Photos available
3Helpful 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
Asia Divers/ ElGalleon Full report   Puerto Galero   "El Galleon/ Asia Divers, Puerto Galero Philippines"
WOW!!. . . what a fantastic trip. . . we were 11 nites at ElGalleon with 36 dives over 10 days. We give this resort and Asia divers FIV... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2017   ReefEyes
1000+ Dives
 
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
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
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 
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
UW Photography Guide & Bluewater Photo/ Crystal Blue Resort Full report   Anilao   The value just can't be beat. 4 divers per guide and wildlife everywhere. Of course, you have to get past the plastic floating by ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2012   Rene Umberger
1000+ Dives
 
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
Helpful 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
Buceo Resort Full report   Anilao   "Great Critter Diving Without All the Garbage"
I did this trip with "Our Beloved Seas" who booked the entire resort for seven days before we moved on to the Philippine Siren and... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2019   Richard J. Troberman
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Atmosphere Resort & Spa   Negros Oriental   "A great trip!"
I travel with my wife who does not dive. My review is biased towards a balance that works for both of us. This was our first trip ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2026   Richard Schifreen
500+ Dives
 
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 
Atlantis Dumaguete Full report   Negros   I chose to dive Atlantis Dumaguete only (not also Puerto Galera). The Dumaguete location is quiet. Rooms are reasonable and no... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2007   Robert Ayers
<100 Dives
 
Aiyanar   Anilao   "Diving resort super center in the Nudi world capital"
Aiyanar is a small resort on the shores of Anilao. Service and food was outstanding, very impressive for such a small operation. A... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2026   Robert Fetterman
250+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Badladz Divers Full report       "Puerto Galera and Badladz Dive Resort"
Dived Puerto Galera last year about the same time but only got in one dive before being blown out of the water by a typhoon. Thou... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
1/2018   Robert L Short
100+ Dives
 
Island Adventures Dive center/ Casa Mannis Garden Resort Full report   Panglao Island, Bohol   "Bohol and Balicasag Island"
alAlmost AFirst the hotel- - Casa Mannis Gardens- - nice rooms for a cheap price- - kitchenette- - microwave oven, sink, and small fridge- ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2017   Robert L Short
100+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Mikes Dive and Beach Resort Full report       "Back to the Philippines and Apo Island"
Second trip to Mikes Dauin Beach Resort. Small eight room resort with decent room on the beach with a pool and restaurant. The re... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2017   Robert L Short
100+ Dives
2Helpful 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
La Laguna Resort and Divers/ Rented Private house Full report   Puerto Galera   "One dive in Puerto Galera"
Rented a large house in Puerto Galera with it's own private beach for a week over Christmas- - had talked to a dive shop just down t... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2016   Robert L Short
<100 Dives
 
New Wave Divers Boracay/ Nigi Nigi Too--station 1 Full report   Bocarcay, Philippines   "Boracay refresher course and dives."
Another trip to the Philippines but its been about a year since I last dove. While in Boracay I decided to dive again and picked ... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
12/2016   Robert L Short
<100 Dives
 
Blue Star Dive Resort Full report   Anda, Bohol   "Very Late Anda, Bohol, Philippines Report"
Sorry guys- - this is a very late report( this trip took place in Jan 2014)- - part 1 of 2. I just joined Undercurrent and not seeing ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2017   Robert L Short
<100 Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Kasai Village Full report   Cebu   The resort is quite nice. Well maintained, pleasant staff, good restaurant. But the dive operation was iffy - - it looked like ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2012   Robert M Ayers
250+ Dives
 
Atlantis Beach Resort Full report   Mindoro   Long flight from San Francisco, refuel at Guam, 16 hours in the air, 20 hours enroute. Left at night, arrived 9: 30am, lost a day ... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
3/2006   Roger Dennis
250+ Dives
 
Atlantis Full report   Puerto Galera   Main road (really a walking path) runs through hotel. Lots of vendors hawking their wares, but not allowed into resort. Nice ambia... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2006   Roger Dunton
1000+ Dives
 
Asia Divers/ El Galleon Full report   Puerto Galera   Despite the fact that it's against the law in the Philippines, prostitution appears to be alive and well in Puerto Galera. Virtual... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2009   Rosemary Chengson
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
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
Magic Island   Moalboal   "Nice Resort With Outstanding Service and Fun Critters"
After 12 days at Magic Oceans in Anda, I transferred to Magic Island in Moalboal. The trip was handled by the Magic Resorts, and i... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2025   Sandy Falen
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Magic Oceans   Anda, Bohol   "Great Service and Beautiful Reefs With Surprisingly Healthy Corals"
I spent 12 days at Magic Oceans in Anda, Bohol, and another week at Magic Islands in Moalboal (see separate report). Magic Resorts... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2025   Sandy Falen
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful 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
Atlantis Full report   Puerto Galera   Getting to the Philippines was one of the most arduous journeys I have done. I flew Continental, left LA (at 10 AM), changed... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2009   Scott Johnson
<100 Dives
 
Exotic Dive Resort Full report   Malapascua Island   Exotic Dive Resort is the first one to develop thresher shark encounters on Malapascua Island in Northern Visayas. The resort is v... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
3/2012   Stanley Zuk
1000+ Dives
 
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
Helpful vote(s) received
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Azores liveaboard Full report   Tubbataha & Puerto Galera   Tubbataha Reef area was way overrated. It was very expensive & the ship was not quite ready for the 1st class experience promised. ... Full report  
3 stars
1 stars  
4/2010   Stephen Tillinghast
1000+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report       Atlantis Puerto Galera The operation at Atlantis is amazing in helping you set up your trip. We corresponded with Atlantis via... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
2/2012   Steve Dussault
500+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguete   This trip encompassed a ten day stay at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. Our package included boat trips to "Apo" and "Fire" islands. ... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
10/2013   Steve Giles
1000+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts/ Atlantis Resort Full report   Dumaguete   Our flight reservations were through two air lines, Philippines Airlines and Cebu Airlines. The flight from the states was PAL whi... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2013   Steve Stephens
100+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resort Full report   Pueto Galera   The Atlantis Dive Resort in Puerto Galera is one of the best dive destinations and bargains on the global market. Brilliant color... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2008   Steve Woerner
1000+ Dives
 
Crystal Blue Resort Full report   [N/A]Anilao   "Excellent diving, emphasis on photographers, better service if big SLR"
Beautiful resort with excellent food, very helpful staff. Camera room is amazing, temp controlled and over a dozen stations set up... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2019   Susan Molchan
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Marco Vincent Dive/ [same]MArco Vincent Dive Resort Full report   [N/A]Puerto Galera, Mindoro   "Very good diving w variable quality of Divemasters, 50 min limit"
Hotel room comfortable & clean and staff there very helpful. The dive boat had a roomy layout and dive staff very helpful, efficie... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
10/2019   Susan Molchan
1000+ Dives
 
Atlantis Dive Resorts Full report   Dumaguette   We loved the trip!!!! Five of us went. Four were experienced divers and one received her certification while there. Her training w... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2013   Susanne Firkins
500+ Dives
 
Amun Ini Dive/ Amun Ini Beach Resort and Spa   Amun Ini   "AMAZING NON STOP MACRO"
Amun Ini is definitely in the top locations we’ve ever dove. The diving staff, led by Bigs Eggert is AMAZING. Bigs’ view is that a... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2026   Suzanne Nobile
250+ Dives
 
Amun Ini Dive/ Amun Ini Full report   Anda, Bohol,   "Philippine Muck"
Booked 4 nights here first, then 6 nights at Atmosphere dive resort in dumaguete. Wished we had stayed longer at Amun Ini, 6 night... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2016   Ted Bemis
250+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
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