Graham Leach
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Hello Everyone,
I have a short dive trip (5 days, 10 dives) planned for the end of November 2023.
Reading other threads in this website, I am not seeing any recent opinions regarding:
1) Resorts offering good quality/value
2) Dive site of note (by name or location)
3) Dive operators of particular mention or interest
Looking at TripAdvisor reports for the area, I am seeing tons and tons of negative reviews regarding the condition and operating circumstances of many resorts, including those with integrated or associated dive operators. Many of the comments are also stale.
One of the biggest issues with the Philippines Islands (PI) is the length of travel and slowness (and inconsistency) of its transport system. While my chosen destination is not ideal (IMHO) for many reasons, it is adjacent to the airport and close to the resort area, which I hope will help to prevent losing a half (or full) day of just moving to and fro within the PI.
What I am hoping to get back from people in this forum is:
A) A resort in good shape with safe, clean value-for-money rooms and decent food (diver quality, all)
B) Tips on where to spend those 10 dives so I am not looking at dead and dynamited corals all day
C) Dive operators who offer safe air and experienced dive guides who know what they are doing
Thanks!
I have a short dive trip (5 days, 10 dives) planned for the end of November 2023.
Reading other threads in this website, I am not seeing any recent opinions regarding:
1) Resorts offering good quality/value
2) Dive site of note (by name or location)
3) Dive operators of particular mention or interest
Looking at TripAdvisor reports for the area, I am seeing tons and tons of negative reviews regarding the condition and operating circumstances of many resorts, including those with integrated or associated dive operators. Many of the comments are also stale.
One of the biggest issues with the Philippines Islands (PI) is the length of travel and slowness (and inconsistency) of its transport system. While my chosen destination is not ideal (IMHO) for many reasons, it is adjacent to the airport and close to the resort area, which I hope will help to prevent losing a half (or full) day of just moving to and fro within the PI.
What I am hoping to get back from people in this forum is:
A) A resort in good shape with safe, clean value-for-money rooms and decent food (diver quality, all)
B) Tips on where to spend those 10 dives so I am not looking at dead and dynamited corals all day
C) Dive operators who offer safe air and experienced dive guides who know what they are doing
Thanks!