13N +1 Philippines: Puerto Galera & Dumaguete November 5-18, 2023
Nov 5 - 18, 2023
Atlantis Dive Resorts
5 dives per day - up to 45 dives!
The first half of the trip we'll be diving in Puerto Galera, then we'll go to Dumaguete for the second half. Up to 5 scheduled boat dives per day, most within 10 min of the resort, (except on day trips to Verde and Apo Islands). Designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973 and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia located at the very heart of the 'Coral Triangle'. The archipelago is home to more than 3000 species of fish and 448 species of coral – "where else can you combine unbelievable muck-diving with pristine coral reefs and shoals $3,650 Deluxe Room, double occupancy (non-diver $2,380)
- Upgrades. If you don't see an upgrade available, enquire about availability
- $3,859 Penthouse or Honeymoon Suite (non-diver $2,590)
- $3,917 Premier Seaview Suite (non-diver $2,648)
- $4,395 Single Occupancy
- “Designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973 and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia located at the very heart of the 'Coral Triangle'. The area also features numerous pocket beaches and stunning tropical scenery. The archipelago is home to more than 3000 species of fish and 448 species of coral – where else can you combine unbelievable muck-diving with pristine coral reefs and shoals of schooling fish?” Fluro night dives available. “For recreational dives, the maximum depth is 30m/100ft and the maximum dive time is 60 minutes.”
- Boats hold 6 divers; no more than 6 divers per guide.
Alcohol: Available for purchase. Corkage fee if you bring your own. “50 Bar” in Puerto Galera is right on the beach is very popular in the evenings after a night dive, with sunset views.
Logistics
The transfers are Round Trip:
- We'll arrive a day before heading out to Puera Galera and spend the night in Manila. The next morning we'll have breakfast then start out fresh.
- Depart from Manila in the morning at 8 am and go to Puerto Galera .
- Arrive in Puerto Galera ~ noon. Get checked in, have lunch, then our rooms should be ready (2 pm check-in).
- We can start diving today!
- When the Puerto Galera portion is complete, we will be transferred back to MNL and will fly to DGT (~ 1.5 hr). This is included in the price and is typically booked 6 months in advance.
- For those just doing the Puerto Galera portion, you will fly home from MNL.
- Fly from Dumaguete Airport (DGT) to MNL (included). This is typically booked 6 months in advance (~ May); it will likely be the Cebu Pacific flight arriving in MNL around 12:45 pm.
- Fly home (or fly the next day). Atlantis suggests that International flights should depart after 3 pm (sounds tight to me). For MNL, United suggests arriving at least 3 hours prior to departure for international flights.
Money
Before you go
- Cert cards (including Nitrox, deep, and night cert) and logbooks! “To participate in night dives or dives below 60ft divers are required to show experience/certification in night/deep diving or take the PADI Adventure Night/Deep diving module.”
- Technical diving: bring appropriate documentation if you plan to do technical diving. Technical and rebreather diving is available by prior arrangement only. Please clarify your equipment requirements and dive plans with the resort prior to arrival.
- Copies of your diving and travel health insurance.
- Sixty days prior arrival, please provide your name as it appears on your passport and your international travel itinerary / flight details.
- Thirty days prior to arrival, complete the on-line check-in (you will need your passport and dive certifications at hand)