One of the best things about living in the Philippines is that we get to dive in beautiful warm…read morewaters. And as a diver, I am often asked where my best dive was. To this I often reply with: it's every dive. No experience is ever the same and having had a dive instructor as a constant companion, my dives were always filled with unexpected surprises. Caves, coral gardens and fringing reefs all my dives felt different from the other but before exploring those places, I had to get myself the right equipment and I've found most of them in Mares Makati. Located in a building known to divers across the country, Mares is the only shop in the Philippines which has the most comprehensive dive equipment. Made for discerning divers, this worldwide brand is perfect for those who only want the the best. So, for any diver out there looking for equipment, look no further. Pay a visit to their Makati shop and see just why this brand is favored by every serious diver out there.

A great scuba dive facility with great scuba instructors…read more I came here after gaining an interest in scuba diving after doing an intro dive at the Great Barrier Reef and the instructors here were great and helped me get certified in no time. The instructors... very knowledgeable. I reached out to them early and they were able to with arranging online learning courses to avoid having to do much classroom work with my limited time in Subic. I worked with an instructor who is a dive master and was a navy diver as well. He was extremely helpful and patient. You can do all sorts of certifications here, but I only did the Open Water certification, though I hope to complete and Advanced one soon! The diving... this is probably the highlight of it. Subic bay was an old US military facility so there are various naval ships, both US and Japanese, sunk around the bay. You will need your Open Water or Advanced Open Water to do any of these dives. Even without, you can still do some decent dives around various barges and around the bay. There's a lot of good wildlife around there as well, but you may want to e-mail since the local divers will be able to tell you how visibility has been and what not. Overall... I loved my experience here and would definitely come back to dive here again!

Just amazing from start to finish. Did 22 dives in 6 days and each one was different to the last…read more Fantastic facilities and quality from start to finish. They have really high standards, unlike many of the resorts in that area. 10/10 for everything.

I was on vacation with my father and my 11 year old brother and we decided to come here in order to…read moreget scuba certified! It was very exciting! The views of this place was AMAZING. The hospitality was so warm and welcoming. The staff were very friendly and also understood English well. The rooms were also not that bad, but I mean we were there to be scuba certified, we didn't really care about the rooms! My little brother and I (yes he also got certified!) were certified by Dr. Michael Perez! He is also good friends with my father. He was very knowledgeable, funny, and made my brother and I felt like he was our uncle! During our certification he took us to "The Cathedral" dive site and it was AMAZING! I have never seen so many fishes in one place before! I'm so grateful to have had this experience!

Atlantis lives by their motto *"Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend"* -- and they truly mean every…read moreword. Our dive vacation to **Atlantis Puerto Galera**, located in the heart of the **Coral Triangle**, was unforgettable from start to finish. Our trip was delayed due to **Typhoon Fung Wong (Uwan)**, but the moment we arrived, the warmth of the staff and the beauty of the resort washed away every ounce of stress. The level of care, attention to detail, and aloha spirit extended to us was something rare and special. **The Staff & Hospitality** The team at Atlantis deserves its own award -- something like **"The Island Heart Hospitality Award"** or **"The Aloha of the Philippines Excellence Award."** They were that extraordinary. Every interaction felt genuine. They learned our names, checked in on us constantly, and made us feel like part of their ohana. **The Diving** Puerto Galera is part of UNESCO's **"Most Beautiful Bays in the World"**, and diving here proved exactly why. The reefs were vibrant, healthy, and full of marine life. Our dive guides were incredibly knowledgeable, safety-focused, and passionate about the ocean. **The Resort** Immaculately clean rooms, great food, hot showers, peaceful grounds, and a dive operation that runs like absolute clockwork. After long days underwater, every detail was taken care of -- from help with gear to warm drinks and smiling faces. **Bottom Line** If you're looking for world-class diving paired with genuine Filipino hospitality, Atlantis Puerto Galera is the place. We arrived as guests... and absolutely left as friends.

Wonderful dive operation that makes the most of great diving. Food and room service also very well…read moredone and staff are genuine and helpful.

Accompanied my girlfriend on a business trip to Manila. While in the Philippines, we thought it'd…read morebe nice to extend through the weekend and visit one of the beach communities. Planet Dive was recommended by one of her friends and since it wasn't too far from Manila (about a 3 hour drive) we thought this would be perfect . . . and perfect it was. The resort was beautiful, the staff very friendly and helpful and there's almost a family feel. They provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner and it reminded me more of family gatherings rather than a restaurant feel. In the short time we were there, we enjoyed snorkeling and seeing all kinds of aquatic life from colorful fish, slugs and eels; followed by basking in the sun. The sunset was beautiful, the whole experience was tranquil . . . if your looking for a calm weekend get-a-way, consider Planet Dive. Note: If you're one who NEEDS to be connected electronically, this probably wouldn't be the ideal spot. They do provide wifi, but the signal is weak and limited to the lobby area; also I was unable to do any kind of video streaming whether it was posting video clips from snorkeling or trying to view videos. Also, there are no tv's. If you're bringing kids be prepared for this. Also, when snorkeling, ask for a wet suit. There are jellyfish and I was stung a few times before asking for a wetsuit myself. However, all things considered, given the minor short comings, the weekend was perfect and I look forward to being able to visit again sometime in the future, and next time, perhaps I'll do the dive in addition to the snorkeling.

It's all about the diving. The resort lives up to its name. The dive masters were fantastic! They…read moregave very good dive briefings, made us feel safe, pointed out the interesting marine life and to top it all they were very well knowledgeable about other topics other than diving. Educated and articulate, they were able to regale us with stories of the Philippines. I suspect that the dive masters had professional lives outside diving and were doing the work because they simply are passionate about diving. There is a marine sanctuary right in front of the resort called Twin Rocks. You walk off the beach and it is right there. The sanctuary is teeming with marine life. I saw turtles, surgeon fishes, nudi branch, mantis shrimps, day octopus, frog fish, rare blue ringed octopus. Food was tasty and delicious. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Bathrooms had male urinals which was a treat. What made the resort different was the friendly atmosphere it fostered. The Divemasters made it a point to introduce guests to each other.

I was in doubt when we arrive due to the steep and dark drive in to the resort. But the people…read moregreeted us like royals. They made us dinner, breakfast the next day and lunch. Food were freshly made and delicious. Free WiFi and offer different fun activities. Recommend you to check them out and stay.

I learned about this resort in June when I attended the Scuba Dive Convention in Long Beach,…read moreCalifornia. I wanted to take a vacation with my son and stepson who were both heading out to college in the fall. I just wanted to have a place to relax, unwind, read a juicy summer novel, get massage, observe the pretty butterflies, listen to the soothing ocean waves, chirping birds, do my yoga, meditate and get a massage. The resort had comfy beds, air conditioning, cable tv and Internet. The whole town had a power outage and Aiyanar was the only hotel with a backup power generator. Power was back up in less than two minutes. On the other hand, my two active boys, wanted to try scuba diving and get certified, go jet skiing and snorkeling. Aiyanar delivered up to my expectations. Aiyanar had one of the best PADI certified master dive instructors available. Jodene is an expert professional, extremely knowledgeable and patient. He speaks fluent English which was a plus. He kept my two kids comfortable and calm. Vernie was a seasoned scuba instructor and underwater photography guide as well. Behind the scenes, the we had a hardworking, friendly and attentive resort manager, Joyce, who was the ultimate "maestro" conductor coordinating our requests for airport pickup, scuba lessons, offsite picnic lunch, and massages. My sons and I are extremely happy with our stay. We recommend this place and plan on coming back for the Advanced Open Water course.

I have stayed here for 2 nights and hated every minute the rooms are messy my toilet didnt work and…read morethe shower water is sea water and there a big gaps in door so bugs get in your not allowed food and drink in rooms and went scuba diving and was surrounded in jelly fish and was stung multiple times the breakfast buffet was horrible Scrambled eggs tasted like child food but staff were fantastic and very helpful which made the stay responsible. Final thoughts are very instagramable but wouldn't brush there teeth. Follow me yall

My wife and i stayed at Johans Beach and dive resort for a short vacation the online description…read moreseemed decent so we booked a 4 day stay ,arriving we were quite disappointed , the outside looked like it needed a new coat of paint, quite different from the bright pictures featured online, the lounge was some old living room furniture not real homey,,,, as we were led to our beach bungalow i noticed quite a few signs for no outside food allowed and no smoking , but plenty ofpeople were smoking even workers. The inside of the bungalow smelled and the floor was dirty covered by some worn rugs,the bathroom was small and the sin was hanging off the wall, their was a decent size safe to lock up your valuables and a real nice smart tv that had Netflix and you tube, the view was ok ,obstructed by metal poles so not a real clear view, We we also under the impression that they had 24 restaurant as it said online and. That's not true they usually close the doors about 12 am and dont open for breakfast until the cook gets up, the menu is vast many choices but a lot of stuff was out of stock including Bangus all 4 days we were there.the staff didn't smile much and only interacted when we had a complaint,, I dont think we will be back the cost of food alone for the day will total more than your room...

Scandi Divers was the highlight of my trip. Angel answered all my questions prior to my arrival,…read moreand all the staff made me feel at home once there. Their dive shop is well run and the best part is there are plenty of incredible dive spots within a 5 min boat ride. I also recommend you rent a scooter from them and ride around the island for a couple hours. That was really fun. Their restaurant is reasonably priced and really tasty, make sure to skip the cheeseburger for the local dishes if your time in the Philippines is short. I also appreciatrd they had starbucks coffee. Getting there from Manila isn't hard but leaving is tough just because you don't want it to end.

Can't get a hold of anyone to make a reservation. Anyone else having this problem? Heard nothing…read morebut good things about this place. Passport is in order and I want to book a flight.