Atlantis Puerto Galera, Phillippines

Atlantis Beach Resort Puerto Galera is on the island of Mindoro (South of the island of Luzon and West of Verde Island) and one of the closest diving destinations to the city of Manila.

Puerto Galera is a great all year round dive destination, the water temperature varies from between 72F in February, to 84F in May and June and it's unusual for the visibility to drop below 45 ft. Big tidal exchanges make for some exciting drift dives, in fact during the summer months we can treat you to some of the most challenging dives you're ever likely to go on. 'Kilima Drift' is a favorite for those who prefer roller-coaster dives, but if you prefer a leisurely hour at 36 ft., Coral Gardens and West Escarceo have unbeatable Table Corals, Fans, Basket Sponges and smaller aquatic life. If you want to venture further a field, there are some great day trips to either Verde Island and the famous Drop Off or the volcanic Hot Springs at Chicken Feather Island where you can sit at a depth of 60 ft. watching hot bubbles rise from the ocean floor.

Direct private transfers from Manila, hot water, mini bars, swimming pools and great variety of restaurants, including Thai, Indian and Italian as well as local cuisine all combine to make the area very special. The area is malaria free with only the usual vaccination requirements.

What to Expect

Puerto Galera is an ideal location for divers. With more than thirty dive sites, suitable for every experience level and all within fifteen minutes travel time, it offers unbeatable levels of convenience and diversity.

Being the leading dive operator in Puerto Galera for nearly ten years and has unmatched levels of local knowledge and expertise, we make sure that you benefit from our experience

Dive Sites

There are dives for all levels, from easy training dives amongst pristine coral to high-voltage drift dives. Diving is a year-round activity. The 30+ dive sites are all within a 10-15 minute boat ride from the beach, which makes for easy and convenient dive planning. Groups are kept to six divers or less and are always lead by Atlantis? experienced guides. Visibility varies between 130' to 40'. Temperature is varies between 22C and 30C.

There follows a brief overview of some of the dive sites in Puerto Galera. Be aware that all the dive sites are replete with huge numbers of triggerfish, parrotfish, pennant fish, moray eels, surgeonfish, snappers, groupers, Moorish idols, lizardfish, gobies, batfish, lionfish, trumpetfish, pufferfish, filefish, emperors, wrasses, fusiliers and trevally. Invertebrates from the tiniest transparent shrimp and neon-coloured nudibranchs to huge basket sponges adorned with hundreds of multi-coloured crinoids; anemones, sea cucumbers, starfish, worms and fire corals reside with vast numbers of hard and soft corals and gorgonian sea fans. Turtles, octopus, cuttlefish, Manta rays, Eagle rays and sharks make guest appearances

Facilities

Over 60 Individual, purpose built, equipment storage areas; keeps your equipment organized and easy to find

• Hot water shower
• Fresh beach towel each day; snacks and drinking water
• And we even have someone to carry your equipment
• Nitrox is available

Resort Rooms

Atlantis's guest rooms and suites are elegantly designed to give you maximum comfort, privacy and relaxation throughout your stay.

Guest Rooms Feature are:

• Climate controlled air conditioning
• Fully stocked mini bar
• Supply of emergency toiletries
• Adjustable ceiling fans
• En-suite facilities
• Solar heated hot water
• Cable T.V. with free movie and sports channels
• In-room safety deposit box
• Coffee and tea making facilities in suites
• Internet available in suites

Atlantis Dumaguete, Dauin, Phillippines

Discover the resort that?s in a class of its own. Opened in late 2000, by 2001 ATLANTIS had already welcomed guests from six of the seven continents of the world. Set in secluded private grounds, ATLANTIS BEACH RESORT is one of the more unique privately owned ?boutique style? resorts in Asia. Designed with the elegance of Asian architecture, and constructed from indigenous Filipino materials, the tranquility of another world is clearly visible. Come and discover a refreshingly different lifestyle and decompress from all of life?s pressures. Enjoy world class diving in Dauin Dumaguete.

Atlantis Dumaguete: Location - Dumaguete City, on the southern tip of the island of Negros and right in the heart of the Visayas lies 500km from Manila and 110km from Cebu City, the second largest city in the Philippines.

World Class Diving in Dumaguete

The warm, clear waters of the Philippines are blessed with some of the most diverse and beautiful marine life to be found anywhere in the world. The archipelago is home to more than 3000 species of fish and 448 species of coral (compared to 700 species of fish and 100 species of coral in the entire Caribbean). Dumaguete has an abundance of this 'coral rain forest', but remains one of the Philippines best kept secrets!

Dumaguete Dive Center

Life is so easy with Atlantis and it doesn't get any easier than diving with our in-house PADI 5 star dive center! A highly qualified dive team of up to 15 instructors and divemasters means that no other dive operation in the Philippines can come close to our levels of local knowledge and professional experience.

Dive Sites

Awesome walls and drop-offs, stunning coral gardens, electrifying drift dives and many rare and truly unique creatures are waiting for you!! Be aware that all the dive sites are replete with huge numbers of fish Triggerfish, parrotfish, pennant fish, moray eels, surgeonfish, snappers, groupers, moorish idol, lizardfish, gobies, batfish, lionfish, trumpetfish, pufferfish, filefish, emperors, wrasses, fusiliers and trevallies are just some of the fish to be found here.

Invertebrates from the tiniest transparent shrimp and neon-colored nudibranchs to huge basket sponges adorned with hundreds of multi-colored crinoids; anemones, sea cucumbers, starfish and worms reside with vast numbers of hard and soft corals and gorgonian sea fans. Turtles, octopus, cuttlefish, manta rays, eagle rays and sharks make guest appearances.

Along the coastline in well established marine sanctuaries is just amazing and a heaven for macro photographers; besides beautiful coral reefs, you'll find some of the planet's rarest underwater critters on Asia's best ?muck dives'.

Resort Rooms

Atlantis in Dumaguete is a boutique style dive resort with deluxe and suite rooms featuring:

 
• Fully stocked refrigerator
• Mini bar w/supply of emergency toiletries
• En-suite facilities
• Cable T.V. w/ comp. movie channels
• Adjustable ceiling fans
• Climate controlled air conditioning
• Solar heated hot water
• Private patio/balcony w/ Mexican hammocks
• Native furniture

Toko's Restaurant

Toko's Restaurant can be found within the resort complex, directly on the golden sand beach of Lipaya and has a commanding view over Dauin?s natural harbour. You can choose to dine on the patio terrace area or within the slightly elevated native 'Palapa' structured bar area. Alternatively, your meal may be served around the pool area or at the pool bar. The restaurant offers a complete range of International cuisine, with a full a-la-carte menu.

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