New to Ph. diving - Puerto Galera?

[rcolman]

I am planning a first trip to the Phillipines for diving, and am thinking about a week in Puerto Galera and maybe a few days in another location.
Thinking about Action Divers since Atlantis seems very pricey.

Can someone please advise.

Also, I hear that March-April is the best time of year for diving conditions. Is this true?

Any comments and recommendations appreciated.

Rick Colman
Laguna Hills, CA

 

[rhadamantus]

welcome to PPD, rick. diving in puerto galera is okay all year round but yes, ive heard from the local divers in PG that April is the best time.

action divers' a good choice, too. or asia divers ( i think this is larry's official dive shop since he got kicked from atlantis--- oooops!) there are actually quite a number of good choices of good dive shops in galera. i dive exclusively with big apple because they give me good deals!

 

[jonix]

hi rick, basically you can dive year round in the PI. on PG, atlantis and Asia Divers are on the top of our list. i haven't tried action divers but they're a popular outfit as well.

bohol, dumaguete and malapascua would be areas you could consider as well. check out the trip reports here...

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=163592

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=158039

hope this helps

 

[shugar]

hi rick, welcome to the PPD!

PG is great diving during that time... where else you go will depend on what you want to see and how much time you have left on your vacation...

jon is right, those visayas destinations are top-notch diving for sure!

you now owe us a trip report for our help - enjoy your dives!!!

Jag

 

[gif]

Atlantis gave a price of USD 3200 for OW + AOW + 8 nights accomodation. it's unbelievable!

Hope you are lucky.

 

[F UNit]

How many dives have you got included in that price?

 

[gregorio]

Hi

I don't know PG but I definitelly advice Sogod bay and Dumaguete, look at my blog and PM me if any question.
PS. Don't forget the whale sharks in Donsol!

 

[jonix]

btw, you might want to pm matt reed of atlantis he's ppd as well (hiding under the name matt_reed)

 

[Traminer]

Just got back from PG. Fantastic place! April is regarded to be the best time to dive but any time of the year seems to be good barring typhoons and storms.

Most of the dive ops in PG seem to be around US$20 - US$30 per dive depending on the sites and gear. I was diving with Asia Divers which are very well organised, great staff and nice boats. Due to their size and staff, they are able to 5 dive trips a day to the various spots depending on your experience and your whims. Their 7 day package with El Galleon is quite reasonable especially with the free dives and huge breakfast.

 

[jonix]

Just got back from PG. Fantastic place! April is regarded to be the best time to dive but any time of the year seems to be good barring typhoons and storms.

Most of the dive ops in PG seem to be around US$20 - US$30 per dive depending on the sites and gear. I was diving with Asia Divers which are very well organised, great staff and nice boats. Due to their size and staff, they are able to 5 dive trips a day to the various spots depending on your experience and your whims. Their 7 day package with El Galleon is quite reasonable especially with the free dives and huge breakfast.

i smell a trip report coming