Atlantis Dive Resort

Atlantis is very proud of its diving tradition. Our dive team has been working together for many years and will show you the very best marine life that Puerto Galera has to offer. To make diving fun but safe is our main goal, all of staff are highly trained in CPR and first aid. Our dive boats are equipped with oxygen and first aid. Out of the water our marine life presentations are just one of the reasons that why we are a step ahead of the competition. Our resort offers a full spa service and swimming pool. Toko's restaurant is the one of the finest in Puerto Galera with a mouth watering international menu.

Affiliation:

PADI,

Training Level:

IDC, IE

Boat Description:

Liveaboards & Day trips

Sites Visited:

For nearly 50 years Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines has attracted scientists studying the Eco-structure of micro-organisms, animals and plants. The diving is famous for its diversity and divers return time after time to marvel at creatures large and small.

There are dives for all levels, from easy training dives amongst pristine coral to high-voltage drift dives. Diving is a year-round activity. The 30+ dive sites are all within a 10-15 minute boat ride from the beach, which makes for easy and convenient dive planning. Groups are kept to six divers or less and are always lead by Atlantis’ experienced guides. Visibility varies between 40m/130' to 12m/40'. Temperature is varies between 22C and 30C.

There follows a brief overview of some of the dive sites in Puerto Galera. Be aware that all the dive sites are replete with huge numbers of splendid fish (triggerfish, parrotfish, pennantfish, moray eels, surgeonfish, snappers, groupers, Moorish idol, lizardfish, gobies, batfish, lionfish, trumpetfish, pufferfish, filefish, emperors, wrasses, fusiliers and trevally). Invertebrates from the tiniest transparent shrimp and neon-coloured nudibranchs to huge basket sponges adorned with hundreds of multi-coloured crinoids; anemones, sea cucumbers, starfish, worms and fire corals reside with vast numbers of hard and soft corals and gorgonian sea fans. Turtles, octopus, cuttlefish, Manta rays, Eagle rays and sharks make guest appearances