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Dive Review of Atlantis Dive Resorts in
Philippines/Puerto Galera

Atlantis Dive Resorts: "Nice variety of diving in Sabang, Puerto Galera", Feb, 2023,

by Rene Cote, VA, US (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 11 reports with 14 Helpful votes). Report 12351 has 1 Helpful vote.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 3 stars
Advanced For Subscribers Only
Comments Atlantis Puerto Galera delivered a very pleasant experience for my first trip to the Philippines. The resort is located in Sabang, on the boardwalk along dozens upon dozens of other dive shops - Sabang is packed with dive shops. The staff at Atlantis was super friendly, gracious, and professional. The food was excellent, and I mean really, really good. The chef happens to also be a diver and photographer - not only does he run an excellent kitchen, but he has a keen ey ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Atlantis Dive Resorts   [same]

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Florida, Morehead City NC, most of the Caribbean, Cenotes MX, La Paz, Socorro, Okinawa, French Polynesia, Indonesia: Komodo Islands, Bali & Raja Ampat; Maldives, Hawaii, Palau, Yap and Fiji
Closest Airport MNL Getting There Flights to Manila, 2 hour shuttle to Batangas, 2 hr public ferry to Sabang, Puerto Galera (or 40 minute water taxi); then 30 minute shuttle to my hotel - Atlantis Puerto Galera

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas surge, currents
Water Temp 76-78°F / 24-26°C Wetsuit Thickness 5
Water Visibility 20-50 Ft/ 6-15 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Most dives were 60 minutes; we were expected to follow the guide, but sometimes I went a bit away, and there were no problems - I was able to do my photography without having to stick closely to the group or guide. Dives were not very deep so no issues with NDL.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments Excellent camera room ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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By report author: Rene Cote in VA, US at Feb 25, 2023 13:35 EST  
I forgot to include the YouTube video:www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BfpFwB3AXs
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