Hi Folks,
Am wrapping up a month or two of brow-furrowing contemplation and would like to enlist the help of those with more knowledge than myself before taking the plunge. I have booked a flight to Manila at the end of July and have nine days in country. I am going to take my Adanced Open Water, EFA and Rescue Diver courses over this time period. Research to date has suggested there is very little variance in course prices between the two locations, although one outfit has offered an Enriched-Air course for free provided I complete the other courses with them.
My understanding is that the caliber of diving in Puerto Galera is superior to Boracay while the out of water experience in Boracay is superior to Puerto Galera. As both are of importance to me, your qualitative opinions would be much appreciated. Weather is also a concern. The season so far doesn't sound great, especially around Mindoro. A well-informed friend has suggested that Boracay is more likely to have better weather at that time. Anything to add on that note?
Please help or advise in anyway you can. Any recommendations for accom. and dive schools? Action in PG looks great, as do Calypso and Victory in Boracay. Any first hand accounts of Water Colour Divers, Boracay?
Thanks a lot for your time and energy.
Am wrapping up a month or two of brow-furrowing contemplation and would like to enlist the help of those with more knowledge than myself before taking the plunge. I have booked a flight to Manila at the end of July and have nine days in country. I am going to take my Adanced Open Water, EFA and Rescue Diver courses over this time period. Research to date has suggested there is very little variance in course prices between the two locations, although one outfit has offered an Enriched-Air course for free provided I complete the other courses with them.
My understanding is that the caliber of diving in Puerto Galera is superior to Boracay while the out of water experience in Boracay is superior to Puerto Galera. As both are of importance to me, your qualitative opinions would be much appreciated. Weather is also a concern. The season so far doesn't sound great, especially around Mindoro. A well-informed friend has suggested that Boracay is more likely to have better weather at that time. Anything to add on that note?
Please help or advise in anyway you can. Any recommendations for accom. and dive schools? Action in PG looks great, as do Calypso and Victory in Boracay. Any first hand accounts of Water Colour Divers, Boracay?
Thanks a lot for your time and energy.