Atlantis Dive Resort Puerto Galera is built into the hills of Sabang Beach with a beautiful beachfront location just minutes away from over 40 premium dive sites. With up to 5 guided boat dives per day, you can experience the incredible biodiversity of Puerto Galera. The variation in dives will ensure that you never get bored; from relaxed critter diving to wonderful drift dives, a couple of small wrecks, and a day trip to the incredible Verde Island. Capture captivating macro life, or use a wide angle for stunning reef and wreck scenery... Puerto Galera is a photographer's dream!

Puerto Galera is well-known for its numerous scuba diving spots. The area was designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973. Being located at the very heart of the ‘Coral Triangle’ it has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia. The area also features numerous pocket beaches and stunning tropical scenery.  

Puerto Galera, a Spanish name meaning “Port of Galleons,” has plenty of shipwrecks waiting to be explored, as the Spanish used this place as a haven for their ships during the typhoon season. You will find over 152 coral species, over 180 species of nudibranchs, 19 mangrove species, and 9 out of the world’s 16 seagrass species, making Puerto Galera a biodiversity hotspot and a diving paradise. Beautiful corals, dramatic walls, and stunning reefs are also part of this varied marine world. Head to the west of the region to explore many secluded coves. There are several inner bays that offer shallow coral gardens and sandy patches, while the outer bay walls offer incredibly vivid corals, with canyons, swim throughs, rock formations and small wrecks with heaps of reef fish.  

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Verde Island

This island has waters that are very rich marine biodiversity; in fact, this is considered the most biodiverse area in the entire Coral Triangle. Some species you can expect to encounter include many threatened species: sea turtles, hawksbills, olive ridleys, and green turtles, humphead wrasses, giant groupers and giant clams. The Verde Island Passage is a 1.14-million-hectare passage with hundreds of different species and an abundance of corals. 

Manila Channel

At a depth of around 85 feet the remains of a shipwreck that caught fire and sunk hundreds of years ago can still be seen here. 

This is also an ideal site for night diving. Filled with hard corals that can be seen at just 3 feet of the water, this is one of the most popular sites in the area.

Giant Clam

The name speaks for itself. This site is covered in Giant Clams. While there is some coral in the immediate area of the clams, it becomes more sandy bottom as you move away from them.

As you move away from the area with the Giant Clams, it becomes sandy bottom muck diving. Keep a sharp eye out as the sand is full of life!

Sabang Point

A beautiful dive site just outside of Sabang. Currents are present depending on the tides. Visibility at this site is always good. Pristine hard corals, colorful crinoids and even sharks can be seen here.

Canyons

A favorite dive site that is composed of three canyons running side by side. A must-dive in the area, it is for experienced divers looking for a taste of fast and furious. 

The three canyons have sheltering walls and sandy bottoms that enables divers to watch the big fish fighting in the current above.

Sinandigan Wall

Sinandigan Wall itself drops from 15-100 feet and is particularly well-known for its variety of invertebrates. Nudibranchs are found in profusion and color-changing cuttlefish are common. The site is very popular with photographers as there is plenty to see including banded sea snakes, octopus, and mantis shrimp.

Their dedicated beachfront dive resort incorporates 40 rooms with exquisite vegetation, and all amenities to create a dive vacation of a lifetime! Indulge yourself in any one of a number of services or experiences to make your dive vacation complete. Whether it’s shopping for native gifts, pampering yourself with a massage or pedicure, or just relaxing with a cocktail by the pool, their courteous staff will ensure your every whim is catered for. 

In many travel guidebooks and magazines, Atlantis is described as one of the most outstanding dive resorts in the Philippines and the Grand Dame of Puerto Galera resorts.  

Here is a beautiful video of the Atlantis Resort and the lush reefs of Puerto Galera. 

Puerto Galera Atlantis Resort November 2-9, 2024

Philippines PR105 31OCTOBER San Francisco to Manila Depart 23:25 Arrive 05:35 02NOVEMBER

Van Transportation to and from Manila to Puerto Galera provided by Atlantis (Additional Cost)

Philippines PR104 09NOVEMBER Manila to SFO Depart 23:05 Arrive 19:15 09NOVEMBER

Divers doing BOTH Atlantis Puerto Galera and the Dumaguete Resort November 2-16, 2024

Philippines PR105 31OCTOBER San Francisco to Manila Depart 23:25 Arrive 05:35 02NOVEMBER

Van Transportation to and from Manila to Puerto Galera provided by Atlantis (Additional Cost)

Philippines PR2546 16NOVEMBER Dumaguete to Manila Depart 11:00Arrive 12:25 16NOVEMBER

Philippines PR104 16NOVEMBER Manila to SFO to Depart 23:05 Arrive 19:15 16NOVEMBER

NOTE: Your Domestic Flight from Manila to Dumaguete on November 9th will be made by Atlantis Resorts and added to you bill for payment at the end of the trip. This applies to ONLY those doing both weeks.

Atlantis Resorts and Liveaboards will request you to complete an on-line registration form. Please use your Legal Name just as it appears on your Passport as this is required if Atlantis is going to book your Domestic flights within the Philippines. This detailed information will help speed up the check-in process and better prepare for any dietary and other needs you might have. Please register individually online.

The form will ask for your reservation booking number, and it is "Dolphin Scuba".

Click here for the Atlantis Registration Form. 

For all travelers joining us on international dive trips we recommend DiveAssure for dive accident insurance and travel insurance. Dive accident insurance can protect you in the event of a dive-related injury and is strongly recommended for all of our guests. Travel insurance can protect you in the event of an unexpected trip cancellation or trip interruption and can also cover lost or damaged luggage expenses, unexpected itinerary changes, and more.  

   To set up an account or change your Dolphin Travel password just go to www.WETravel.com. Click on "Sign In" and enter the email you used to book the trip and send yourself a "Set Password" email. Go to your email inbox to find the latest email that will help you set a password. You will be able to manage all of your Dolphin trips and adventures under one account.

● Arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila.

● Collect your baggage and make your way through immigration and customs.

● Transfer to Batangas by van or bus and then to Puerto Galera by boat.

● Check-in on arrival and prepare for diving the following morning.

●  Local Dives at 8:30am, 10:30am, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.  Night dives are available every day.

●  Small groups of no more than 6 people.

●  Most dive spots are within ten minutes of the resort.

●  Private dives are available.

●  Day Trips to Verde Island.

Head back to Manila to catch your return flight home, or continue on with your own itinerary in the Philippines.