Just got back from a 5 day dive trip to PG. Stayed at the La Laguna Beach Club and Dive Centre. Dove with them as well. La Laguna Beach Club and Dive Centre, Puerto Galera, Philippines
Water temp 28 Degrees C, Viz 5-15Meters. Overcast and occasional evening rain.
This is the week before it starts to get real busy and apprently the best time to dive in PG.
We did a variety of dives from the Canyons, to the Dry dock, Sabang Wreck, etc, all along the north side of the island. They do have a lot of variety there but in terms of abundance of things to see in one area Canyons and Monkey beach is probably the best. (The currents in the Canyons were strong a few downwellings but nothing any reasonably fit diver couldn't handle)
Vis was pretty ordinary, at times I felt I was muck diving. Apparently the prior week some local islands were flooded causing the poor viz. Having said that they do have some pretty cool wrecks to check out and fun if thats new to you. My dive buddy had a lot of fun with swim throughs.
Dive outfit was professional and relaxed completely setup for tech diving.
In terms of the resort, for PG it was pretty good. the resort is two coves away from Sabang which is the main shopping and bar area. so if your going there for a balance of diving and evening entertainment id reccomdend staying some place closer. stumbling home at 2-3am, in a few spots was difficult due to the lack of lighting and uneven paths. Dont expect too much from the food. Service was friendly and even though we were the only two pple staying at the resort we still got island paced service, i guess that just comes with the island lifestyle. We felt very SAFE at this place but it did take a day or so to get comfortable.
Rooms were basic, they did come with air conditioning, cable TV, unlimited hot water, room safe, mini fridge/bar but everything else is very simple. If you go there and expect 3-4star room then your setting the right expectations.
they do have newer rooms in another block and a 'luxury' family room at a more expensive rate.
Would i dive with them again? yes.
Would i stay there again, yes but perhaps with a larger group so we can take over the resort.
Where else do people recommend we stay and dive next time? (non tech divers)
Water temp 28 Degrees C, Viz 5-15Meters. Overcast and occasional evening rain.
This is the week before it starts to get real busy and apprently the best time to dive in PG.
We did a variety of dives from the Canyons, to the Dry dock, Sabang Wreck, etc, all along the north side of the island. They do have a lot of variety there but in terms of abundance of things to see in one area Canyons and Monkey beach is probably the best. (The currents in the Canyons were strong a few downwellings but nothing any reasonably fit diver couldn't handle)
Vis was pretty ordinary, at times I felt I was muck diving. Apparently the prior week some local islands were flooded causing the poor viz. Having said that they do have some pretty cool wrecks to check out and fun if thats new to you. My dive buddy had a lot of fun with swim throughs.
Dive outfit was professional and relaxed completely setup for tech diving.
In terms of the resort, for PG it was pretty good. the resort is two coves away from Sabang which is the main shopping and bar area. so if your going there for a balance of diving and evening entertainment id reccomdend staying some place closer. stumbling home at 2-3am, in a few spots was difficult due to the lack of lighting and uneven paths. Dont expect too much from the food. Service was friendly and even though we were the only two pple staying at the resort we still got island paced service, i guess that just comes with the island lifestyle. We felt very SAFE at this place but it did take a day or so to get comfortable.
Rooms were basic, they did come with air conditioning, cable TV, unlimited hot water, room safe, mini fridge/bar but everything else is very simple. If you go there and expect 3-4star room then your setting the right expectations.
they do have newer rooms in another block and a 'luxury' family room at a more expensive rate.
Would i dive with them again? yes.
Would i stay there again, yes but perhaps with a larger group so we can take over the resort.
Where else do people recommend we stay and dive next time? (non tech divers)
