Atlantis Resort Puerto Galera - November 2024

Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

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Dolphin Scuba Center
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48 reviews
Nov 2 - 9, 2024
Group size: 1 - 30
Atlantis Resort Puerto Galera - November 2024
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

Dolphin Scuba Center
  • Email address verified
48 reviews

Nov 2 - 9, 2024
Group size: 1 - 30

About this trip

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.  


Join us the the next week at the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort.

Notable Puerto Galera Dive Sites

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.

Atlantis Resort Amenities

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.  

Puerto Galera Footage

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

Suggested Flight Itinerary

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 Registration Form

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. 

Protect Your Trip and Diving Adventure

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.  

How to create a Dolphin WETravel account

   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.

What’s included

  • Accommodation
    7-night stay with climate controlled air conditioning. Complete ensuite bathroom with shower, safe, TV with cable, ceiling fan, minibar and refrigerator.
  • Meals
    Featuring local and international cuisine, Toko’s Restaurant offers an a la carte breakfast, and a selection of courses for lunch and dinner, as well as dessert.
  • Beverages
    Coffee, tea and water is provided complimentary to all guests.
  • Diving
    Up to 5 dives a day, including night dives most nights. 80 cubic foot tanks, weight belts, and weights included.
  • WiFi
    High speed wireless internet is available throughout most of the resort.

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    International and domestic flights not included unless otherwise specified in your itinerary.
  • Nitrox
    Enriched air nitrox is available at an additional charge.
  • Beverages
    Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and juices available for purchase.
  • Airport Transfers
    Transfer to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila is not included. Group transfer rate is payable on your resort bill at checkout. Approximately $95 each way based on group size.

Available Packages

Deluxe Room

One double bed or one double and one twin bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, safe, TV with cable, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar and refrigerator.


Pricing is based on double occupancy. For a single occupancy rate, select the single supplement add-on at checkout.

$2,499
Seaview Terrace

Two double beds, ensuite bathroom with shower, safe, TV with cable, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar and refrigerator and private balcony with sea view. 


Pricing is based on double occupancy. For a single occupancy rate, select the single supplement add-on at checkout. 

$2,749
Coconut Terrace

Two double beds, ensuite bathroom with shower, safe, TV with cable, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar and refrigerator and private balcony with sea view. 


Pricing is based on double occupancy. For a single occupancy rate, select the single supplement add-on at checkout.   

$2,749
Deluxe Room (Non-Diver)

Planning to join in the fun but not a diver? We have a discounted rate to enjoy the resort without the diving. 


Pricing is based on double occupancy. For a single occupancy rate, select the single supplement add-on at checkout. 

$1,599

Available Add-Ons

Single Supplement
$500

For single travelers who want the privacy of their own room.

Daily Room Rate add-on
$395

Here you can add extra days to your trip.

This will include all food and diving.

Put in comment the dates requested.

Enriched Air Nitox
$162

 This option adds unlimited use of Nitrox during your stay to your package.  



Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Day

● 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.

Your Organizer


DS
Dolphin Scuba Center
48 reviews
Dolphin Scuba Center is proud to be Northern California’s premier SSI Diamond Certified SCUBA training facility and showroom featuring the industry’s most trusted brands. We are here to train, certify, and get our new and returning dive and swim buddies in the water! To all of our new students, Welcome! To our returning divers, dive pros, and instructors, thank you for trusting us with your SCUBA, free diving, and swim journeys. After nearly 50 years, we still continue striving to be your one-stop shop to get you back in the water.

Reviews

A fabulous trip in The Channel Island on The Peace Live-aboard! This was my second trip and I loved all the new places Captain JP anchored at. The leader of the trip, Rich Dewitt, was attentive and provided great support! Daily program is easy to follow: get up, suit up, eat, dive and repeat up to 5 times a day! Can’t beat that! The marine life is exceptional, I saw sharks, moray and wolf eels, lobsters, picked up scallops, I cannot wait to catch my first lobster in October.
By Severine Z for Channel Islands - July 2025 on Jul 16, 2025
Very fun trip.
By SARAH W for Channel Islands - July 2025 on Jul 08, 2025
Well organized and the best boat crew. The food was unbelievable, the deck crew were very patient while always keeping with safe procedures, but still making it fun. And of course, I always felt safe with our captains at the helm. The divers in the group were a lot of fun to share this adventure with. And finally what a great trip leader, as always...Rich Dewitt
By Vicki S for Channel Islands - July 2025 on Jul 08, 2025
Wonderful trip! The crew was knowledgeable and helpful regarding dive sites. The food was great too! It was clear that the Peace and her crew really have scuba diving in mind for every traveller.
By Jonathan T for Channel Islands - July 2025 on Jul 08, 2025
MB
This was a fun trip. The sea-life and coral reefs were amazing. The dives were fairly easy, except for 2 days of very rough seas. However, we dove anyway. The boat was nice, but had some ragged edges. The rooms were very small, no place to stow your clothes. The floor boards in my room were coming apart. The staff was very friendly and supportive. The food was good. The travel coordination was good.
By Matthew B for Atlantis Adventurer Liveaboard Tubbataha Philippines - May 2025 on Jun 02, 2025
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