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One night is fine for a safety net. If you take a quick look at google fights you will notice there are quite a few flights out each day from Dumaguete or Tagbilaran to MNL. I always just book an early morning flight so I have plenty of options the rest of the day if there is an issue with...

From a lot of experience doing this in the Philippines...(I call it "dive trekking" and it is my favorite way to dive travel) you will have no issues. Especially in September. September is not one of the busier months for diving, or tourism in general for the Philippines so there will be a...

My advice to our guests on dive trips is just to bring 2 - 3 hundred USD in $100 bills for back up. (EUR or AUD is also fine ... but crisp, newer and no markings) These are just for back-up and to exchange at a money vendor if needed. As "cetacean" indicated just get any cash you need from...

United Airlines just announced new daily non-stop service to Manila (MNL) from San Francisco (SFO) starting October 29, 2023. They also announced new flights to Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo/Narita and Haneda. (These are major connecting hubs to the Philippines) Come dive the Philippines.

I am pretty sure the only seat difference is when you get to Comfort Class, which is PAL's terminology for their Premium Economy seating. The 4 different classes below Comfort Class/Premium Economy have to do with luggage allowances, mileage accrual and change/cancellation flexibility among a...

January is one of the best months to dive Subic Bay. You have heard right about ease of getting here from Manila and there is plenty of lodging and above water activities. Other then wrecks there are some pretty good reefs also. As your plans progress, feel free to give us a shout out if you...

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This Halcyon Zero Gravity Sidemount BC includes the optional spine weight pouch. This is a great BC, is in excellent condition and has about 40 dives on it. It was well taken care by a diver/instructor who just did not use it that much and decided they do not want to dive sidemount anymore...

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I know I am not answering your direct question, but respectfully, I would not even take the chance. If their rules say don't, then it is best to just don't. You may get away with it, but what if you don't? You not only may have it confiscated, you may be dealing with a bunch of drama...

Subic Bay is about a 3 hour drive by car or maybe 4+ by bus and the bus is easy. Most of the travel is toll-way. June is typically a good month for diving. There is a lot of information our website and please ask any questions. We're happy to help you out if you want to get a few dives in.

Johncn is offering some sage advice for anyone traveling in the Philippines. This is one of many reasons we expats who live here lovingly😊 refer to the Philippines as the "land of confusion!" A most recent example was just last week. The EDSA Peoples Power Revolution holiday falls on February...

Nice Video! You were there during the Blue Rock golden years. There has not been a dive shop at Blue Rock for over 6 years and sadly the floating bar is no more. (Typhoons, fire and covid took it's toll) The USS New York is a fabulous dive when the vis is cooperative (and even if it is a bit...

Subic Bay is quick and easy to get to from Manila and a great time. We have an outstanding instructional staff (Aussie, British, American) and offer an all-in PADI Open Water Diver Course ( PADI eLearning, instruction, equipment, confined water, 4 - boat dives (on genuine Philippine bangkas!)...

You did not indicate how long you were planning on staying in the Phils or what time of year, but here is an easy trip logistically and time wise. It is good first trip to the Phils and is not that complicated. It covers a couple dive locations and islands and gives you wrecks and reefs...

Howdy! Below is a link to our PADI Rescue Diver Course. We also have an option that is inclusive of the EFR training. We include the PADI eLearning as part of the course fee at our cost. To start, we just take a deposit via paypal or bank transfer and hook you up with the eLearning so when...

Wrecks...Wrecks...Wrecks Easy to get too, 3 hours from MNL or 1.5 hour drive from CRK. Maybe a good 3 days of your trip. You can also fly out of CRK to some domestic destinations. You'll have a great time. We'll take good care of you.

Unfortunately your friend is correct. The age of the wreck combined with earthquakes are taking it's toll on the LST and she is collapsing inward. The penetration points are very limited. It is still a great dive. She is a big wreck and the vis is usually pretty good at 25 - 30m. I love...

Howdy from Mango's Dive - Philippines. Actually July is not necessarily "terrible vis!" July is typically the start of monsoon season. Conditions can be bad...and they can be good. For example this year was pretty good and interestingly enough, one of our busier months so far. (2021 and...

March is a great month here diving Subic Bay. Lot of sun, dry with calm seas and pretty constant good vis on most of the wrecks. It's easy, fast and no-stress to get here from MNL or CRK . A lot of folks fly into MNL, come to Subic for a few days diving, then fly out of Clark (CRK) to another...