Anilao Dive Packages
Anilao is the birth place of scuba diving in the Philippines, one the world's best muck dive destinations and, as well as being the "The Nudibranch Capital of the World", there is an unbelievable number of shrimps and crabs, rhinopias, blue-ringed octopus, mimic octopus and wonderpus, lacy and weedy scorpionfish, stargazers, pygmy seahorses, bobbit worms and frogfish. [More information on these dive sites: Anilao].
Solitude Acacia Resort is a luxury option and the best dive resort in the Anilao region; it is a seafront property where tranquillity meets adventure. 25 modern rooms, 100 sqm swimming pool, glass-walled restaurant with a wide range of cuisines, bar area, free wi-fi. Packages are full board dive and stay (3 boat dives per day + complimentary shore diving). 3 hour road transfers from Manila are available. EANx and dive courses available. In addition to scuba diving around Anilao and nearby Verde Island, there are underwater photography workshops, hikes, beach exploration, and volcano day trips: Solitude Acacia Resort.
Bohol Scuba Packages
Bohol, and specifically Panglao Island, delivers some of the most accessible yet rewarding diving in the Visayas. The standout site is Balicasag Island, a protected marine sanctuary where steep drop-offs and sloping walls host swirling schools of jackfish and barracuda, plus near-guaranteed turtle sightings on every dive. Pamilacan Island offers similar big-fish action, while the reefs closer to Panglao provide excellent macro opportunities: frogfish, pygmy seahorses, and a range of nudibranchs. Night dives here are consistently productive. [More information on these dive sites: Bohol ].
Oasis Resort sits right at the heart of Alona Beach, yet its 5,000 sqm property feels like a private tropical garden. Built using native bamboo, wood, and nipa palm roofs, the resort has 26 rooms ranging from standard to suites, all surrounded by lush flowering gardens, shaded hammocks, and a swimming pool. The beachfront restaurant and cocktail bar are local landmarks, known for excellent food and sunsets. Packages are B&B basis with up to 4 boat dives per day. The adjacent Seaquest Dive Center, a 5-star PADI Instructor Development Resort, handles all diving. Local dive masters, some with 28 years of experience, know every reef and current. Your gear stays at the shop; tanks get loaded onto the boats while you eat breakfast. EANx and full PADI courses are available. In addition to diving, Bohol offers the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuaries, and river cruises: Oasis Resort.
Dumaguete Diving Packages
Dumaguete is the base for a number of excellent destinations in the area, including Dauin, Siquijor and Apo Island. The region boasts an impressive diversity both in terms of creatures and the nature of the sites. The diving is a fantastic blend of marvellous macro, rainbow reefs and prowling pelagics. Dauin/Zamboanguita are known as the Frogfish Capital of the Philippines and are a unique destination for critter diving. Apo Island is a marine sanctuary with large schooling fish, and nearby Oslob is a haven for whale sharks. [More information on these dive sites: Dumaguete].
Atlantis Dumaguete is a mid-budget option on Dauin beachfront, just outside of Dumaguete City. 44 rooms built around a lush tropical garden and a waterfront bar & restaurant, unlimited internet access, a spacious camera room, a pool, and a spa. Packages of 4+ nights are full board dive and stay (5 boat dives per day, including night diving). 20 minute road transfers from Dumaguete and domestic flights are available. EANx and dive courses available. In addition to scuba diving around Dumaguete, there is a city tour, visit to Malatapay Market, Twin Lakes, a quad bike tour, and bird watching: Atlantis Dumaguete Resort
Thalatta Resort is a value for money option on Zamboanguita beachfront, just outside of Dumaguete City. 16 rooms, outside bar, international & seafood restaurant, unlimited internet access, a deep sea water swimming pool, and a spa. Packages are B&B/HB/ or FB basis dive and stay (3 boat dives per day). 30 minute road transfers from Dumaguete are available. The closest option to Apo Island. EANx and dive courses available. In addition to scuba diving around Dumaguete, there is snorkelling at Apo Island, a city tour, visit to Malatapay Market, Twin Lakes, ATV tours, caving, dolphin watching, waterfalls and hot springs, and hiking: Thalatta Resort
Moalboal Dive Packages
Moalboal on Cebu's west coast offers one of the most distinctive dive experiences in the Philippines. The famous sardine run at Panagsama Reef sees millions of fish cluster in a shifting baitball just metres from shore, while the protected marine park at Pescador Island delivers dramatic walls, caves, and encounters with turtles, jackfish, and whitetip reef sharks. For macro lovers, sites like Tongo Point reward patience with pygmy seahorses, electric clams, and banded sea kraits. [More information on these dive sites: Cebu].
Sumisid Lodge is a small, homely diver's accommodation right on Panagsama Beach, built from native bamboo and wood. The front patio connects directly to Seaquest Dive Center so no hauling gear down the road. Rooms are simple and comfortable, with a casual 'make yourself at home' atmosphere. Meals are served buffet style on the ocean-view patio, where guests gather at the same table to swap stories over local favourites. Packages are B&B basis with up to 4 boat dives per day. The dive team prepares your equipment while you eat breakfast. Shore access to the sardine run is a short walk away. EANx and PADI courses from beginner through to Instructor level are available. In addition to scuba diving around Moalboal, there are canyoneering trips, waterfalls, and the Kawasan Falls canyoning experience: Sumisid Lodge.
Puerto Galera Scuba Packages
Puerto Galera in Mindoro, 110 km south of Manila, is a designated UNESCO 'Man and Biosphere Reserve' that has over 40 dive sites along its coast, with great diversity: from relaxed critter diving (heaven for photographers), to wonderful drift dives, a couple of small wrecks, and a day trip to the incredible Verde Island. Several inner bays offer shallow coral gardens and sandy patches, while the outer bay walls offer vivid corals, with canyons, swim throughs, rock formations and a couple of small wrecks with heaps of reef fish. There is a great range of Philippine dive resorts here.
Atlantis Puerto Galera is a mid-budget option on Sabang Beach. 40 rooms built in to the hillside, a beachfront "50 Bar", a restaurant with daily changing chalkboard lunch and dinner menus, theme nights, plus a Mongolian Wok, unlimited internet access, a spacious camera room, a pool, and a spa. Packages of 4+ nights are full board dive and stay (5 boat dives per day, including night diving). 3-hour land and sea transfers from Manila are available. EANx and dive courses available. In addition to scuba diving around Puerto Galera, there is a sunset cruise, visit to Tamaraw Falls, Mangyan Village, Tukuran hidden paradise, golf, kayaking, trekking, walking, running, and island/beach hopping: Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort
Casalay is a boutique dive resort located in a tranquil part of Puerto Galera, on a pristine stretch of beach remote from Sabang. 11 luxury villas built in to the secluded hillside, a beachfront bar, restaurant (international and local Filipino food), unlimited internet access, 2 pools, a spa, complimentary snorkelling, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Packages are full board dive and stay (4 boat dives per day, including night diving and day trip to Verde Island), including 3-hour land and sea transfers from Manila. EANx, dive courses, muck diving on house reef all available. In addition to scuba diving around Puerto Galera, there are motorised watersports, visit to Tamaraw Falls, Mangyan Village, and island/beach hopping: Casalay Boutique Villas & Dive Resort
