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P H I L I P P I N E S
   
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 Composed of 7,107 islands, th Philippines offer numerous world class dive destinations with a variety of experiences to match.  A wide variety of land-based resorts are available, as well as live-aboard itineraries providing access to remote atolls and reefs, including the World Heritage Site of Tubbataha in the Sulu Sea.  One of the greatest attractions fortravelers to this area is the value.  Goods and services are extremely affordable, and the level of service provided by the Philippino people is world renowned.  There are a few places on Earth where divers can be pampered for so little.    

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L I V E A B O A R D S
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EXPEDITION FLEET LIVEABOARDS (Tubbaraha Reefs)  2010 Schedules & Pricing
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EXPEDITION FLEET LIVEABOARDS (Tubbaraha Reefs)  2011 Schedules & Pricing
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ATLANTIS AZORES (Tubbataha, Visayas, S-Layte, Anilao)
 

Serving 16 guests in double cabins with full ensuite facilities, Atlantis Azores brings a new level of quality and service to the table. Now you can experience the finest diving that the Philippines has to offer, diving from the best live-aboard boat operating in the region.
Schedule: Please contact us for details

Accommodations:
Azores has seven deluxe staterooms - with double and single berths, lavatory and hairdryer, private head and shower – 
and one suite on the top deck.  Rooms are serviced daily.

Spacious dive deck allowing you to gear up in comfort. A roomy three-tier camera table is available for photographers along with a charging station. All divers have their own storage area for dive equipment and there are fresh water showers on the back platform.

Most dives are done from two zodiac tender boats with a short ride to dives sites.

The Azores offers a full range of PADI Programs; popular specialties such as Nitrox, Underwater Photography & Naturalist can be easily completed around the dive schedule.

Technical Diving Support:
Nitrox is available on all charters
Technical diving and rebreather diving is possible if pre-arranged

Maximum Occupancy: 16

2009 Rates: Starting $2295


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R E S O R T S
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EL GALLEON (Puerto Gallera)
 

El Galleon beach resort hotels offer the most complete scuba certification training facility in Puerto Galera. After or before the scuba dive El Galleon offers: kayaking, sunset cruises, beach hopping, volleyball, snorkelling, trekking and gold panning in the gold rich mountians that gave Mindoro its name. Whether it's a lazy day in the sun, adventure or the experience and expectation of gold panning you're looking for, El Galleon is the right place to scuba dive.

Whatever adventure you chose, end the afternoon at the "Point Bar" and prepare to experience the evening; enjoy the best cocktails in the World; and, listen to some soothing sounds. El Galleon beach resort hotels' cottages on Small La laguna Beach afford the peace and tranquillity of private rooms, nestled amongst palm trees, with the crystal clear waters of the Philippine Sea only a stone throw away.

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MARCO VINCENT RESORT (Puerto Gallera)

The Marco Vincent Resort offers enjoyable, comfortable and worry-free stay because of its premier quality, service and entertainment. 

This Hotel Resort is approximately 100 meters from the renowned White Beach of Puerto Galera. An exclusive retreat offering the utmost in relaxation, recreation and fine dining. It is the perfect venue for family vacations, weddings, parties, conferences, seminars, company team building, private gatherings; or simply communing with the exquisite natural surroundings.

Marco Vincent Resort has 38 exclusive Mediterranean style rooms; deluxe family, queen room, deluxe room and premiere room.. Each has queen or twin beds, hot and cold showers, air conditioning, satellite or cable TV, refrigerator and WiFi Internet Access. The rooms surround, a 75 square meter swimming pool and its adjacent Jacuzzi. In addition, there is a Spa on the premises and a restaurant atop.

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ACACIA RESORT (Anilao)
 

Acacia Resort is built around a century-old Acacia Tree. Experience Anilao like never before in one of 6 over-sized deluxe rooms or in one of 4 standard rooms. In the afternoon, a daily show of a spectacular sunset awaits from the view deck. Get a massage, lounge around the pool, have some drinks at our bar or simply enjoy the peace and quiet while you enjoy of our little slice of paradise.

 

All of our rooms are facing the sea and are divided between two buildings. One is in front of the diving area and one just above the pool. Rooms feature showers with hot and cold running water — a luxury new to Anilao! The room doors are glass windows that provide a beautiful view of the ocean.

 

Indulge in daily buffet meals carefully prepared by the chef. Should you crave something beyond the buffet offering,  an à la carte menu is available with special requests depending on availability.

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BAHURA RESORT & SPA (Dumaguete)
 

Bahura Resort and Spa, Oriental Negros premier beach resort and aqua sport center. " Bahura which is the Spanish word for "reef" is an apt testament to the rich marine life accessible from   the resort. Representing the best in the Philippine Diving, our house reef is a protected   sanctuary, while world famous Apo Island is a mere 25 minute boat ride away.

Diving is easy here at the Bahura Resort and Spa. A few steps from the beach will lead you to  our own house reef. Sea grasses give way to coral bommies filled  with crinoids and  ornamental  fish. A sloping reef of hard corals down to about 23 meters give way  to a  sandy area  filled  with soft corals.

Offering massage and other body treatments to vacationing divers or their non-diving companions, the spa complements the other activities available at the property. These include kayaking, pedal boats, banana boats, hobie cats, snorkeling tours, dolphin watching ,atv rides, caving and rappelling, marketday shopping.

We are justly proud of  our resort,  2 hotel buildings and 8 villas are located on a well kept 5 hectare beachside coconut plantation. It is easily reachable by a short flight to Dumaguete from Manila  or by van and ferry by Cebu City. Come see for yourself why Bahura is now the destination of choice for  divers  and their families !

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ATLANTIS (Dumaguete)
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AMARELA (Bohol)
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ESKAYA (Bohol)
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MOALBOAL (Cebu)
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SAVEDRA (Cebu)
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PATIO PACIFIC (Boracay)
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EL NIDO (Palawan)