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Nov 12 - 18, 2023

Atlantis Dive Resorts

5 dives per day - up to 45 dives!

Overview
FAQ

Heart of biodiversity in the Coral Triangle

Up to 5 scheduled boat dives per day, most within 10 min of the resort, (except on day trips). 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 of schooling fish?” While in Dumaguete we will snorkel with the Whale Sharks.

Trip Includes

6 Nights at Atlantis Resort in Dumaguete, in a Garden Suite Rooms (upgraded from Deluxe) - newly renovated suites with large furnished balcony or patio
Meet & Great airport service with luggage assistance, transfer to the hotel, and resort transfers
Domestic flight to/from Dumaguete (MNL-DGT) (1 hr 15 min)
All chef-prepared meals
Day trip to Apo Island (in Dumaguete)
Snorkel with the Whale Sharks (in Dumaguete)
Nitrox!!!
Tanks & weights

Trip Excludes

Airfare to/from Manila (MNL), tips, gear (available for rent)
Trip cancellation and dive insurance
Marine Park Fee currently ~$100
Tourist Tax and terminal fees, ~ $20
Bar tab
Taxes and fees are subject to change without notice.

Diving

Dives/day: Up to 5 scheduled boat dives per day, most within 10 min of the resort: e.g., 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm (night). Fewer dives on the day trips to Verde and Apo Islands.

Nitrox: Included!

Expected water temp: ~77-82 °F

Expected viz: Along the coast ~ 60-80ft, Verde and Apo Islands 100ft +

Tanks, weights: Included. Most tanks are aluminum 80’s but they have ~4 aluminum 100’s. All tanks are convertible between yoke or DIN.

Other gear: Available for rent

Expected diving:

“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.

Snorkeling, etc:

Nearest hyperbaric chamber: Batangas, a 1 hr boat ride from Atlantis resort.

Resorts

Style/Comfort: Nice. “Atlantis Puerto Galera is beautifully built into the hills of Sabang Beach of Puerto Galera and has a great beachfront location; in many travel guidebooks and magazines Atlantis is quoted as one of the most outstanding resorts of the Philippines with its award winning (Flintstones) design.” 90 minute massages available for ~ $35.

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.

Food: All meals at Restaurant included.

Linens: Provided

Towels: Provided. Bath towels are provided in rooms along with a token for one additional each towel each day. There is a charge for extra beach towels. Dive/beach towels are available at the front desk.

External Communication: Complimentary WiFi in rooms. Wireless and LAN connections are available from either the resort desktop or your own laptop. Internet connection is complementary with your vacation. The rooms do not have phones but you may make local or international calls from the front desk during open hours for a fee.

Room amenities: Rooms have A/C, mini bar, refrigerator, ceiling fan, complimentary WiFi, TV with cable, and safe. Voltage is 220V but US 2 and 3 prong plug types.

Logistics

Airport: Manila, Philippines (MNL)

international Flights: NOT INCLUDED.

The transfers are Round Trip:

Puerto Galera: includes personal airport ‘meet and greet’ and luggage assistance in Manila, round trip air-conditioned van between Manila and Batangas (~ 2-3 hr), then a private outrigger boat between Berberabe Dock in Batangas and Sabang (~ 1 hr). Hotel in Manila before the trip starts (double occupancy), including transfers.

Dumaguete: includes round trip domestic economy airfare between Manila and Dumaguete with 30 Kg/66 lbs of checked luggage per person, domestic terminal fees, private air-conditioned van between international terminal and domestic terminal in Manila, round trip private air-conditioned transfers between Dumaguete Airport and resort, personal airport 'meet and greet', and luggage assistance.

November 5, 2023

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.

November 6, 2023

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!

November 12, 2023

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.

November 18, 2023

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

Terms

Travel insurance: We strongly recommend travel insurance.

Medical and Dive accident insurance: Required by Atlantis resorts

Airfare: Not included

Other fees:

How settle bill for expenses: Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. There is a 5% discount for cash payments on personal bills at the resort. The local currency is Philippine pesos, (Php). They will bill in either Php or USD. All credit card transactions appear in pesos.

Tipping: Atlantis cannot accept tips paid by credit card, so please bring ample cash (any major currency) if you intend to tip. It is not recommended that you rely on ATMs outside of Manila as they are prone to technical failure and may be out of cash or not support your card. Gratuities are not included and not mandatory. “If you feel that the Atlantis Team helped make your trip enjoyable and you received a superior level of service may we suggest a gratuity of approximately 10% of your vacation price. Envelopes are provided at the resort where you may choose individual team members, departments, or the whole staff with whom to share your tip.”

Before you go

Bring:

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.

Forms:

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): https://booking.atlantishotel.com/online_forms.html

Passport: Please ensure your passport is valid at least six months after your return date to the US.

Miscellaneous

Caveat: The dives are subject to the current and weather conditions that day, and can be changed at the Captain’s discretion.

6N Philippines: Dumaguete ONLY November 12-18, 2023

Nov 12 - 18, 2023

Atlantis Dive Resorts

5 dives per day - up to 45 dives!