Philippines at Atlantis Resort in Dumaguete

October 25 - November 1, 2025

Dumaguete, Philippines

October 25 – November 1, 2025

Experience some of the best diving in the world in the breathtaking Philippines.  Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, home to the richest biodiversity on the planet with over 500 species of coral and over 3000 species of fish.  The Philippines is a dream destination for divers.

Dumaguete, located on the island of Negros in the central Philippines, is known as the frogfish capital of the Philippines.  The black volcanic sand makes the area a unique destination for critter diving, including mimic octopus, flambouyant cuttlefish, nudibranchs, and more.  There is also the nearby islands of Apo, home to one of the most successful marine parks, and Siquijor, known for its dramatic walls, which offer a great variety of diving.  You’ll also be able to snorkel with whale sharks in Oslob.

Our stay will be at the Atlantis Dive Resort in Dumaguete.  Their beachfront dedicated dive resort incorporates 44 rooms built around a lush tropical garden and waterfront restaurant.  Dive as much as you want because Atlantis offers up to 4 guided boat dives and a night boat dive each day.  Atlantis is known for it’s excellent hospitality, making your stay feel like you’re at home.  It offers everything to create a dive vacation of a lifetime.

Extend your stay!  Join our Atlantis Infiniti Liveaboard trip Nov. 1 – 8, 2025.

Why travel all this way for only 1 week of diving?  Combine this trip with our Atlantis Inifiniti liveaboard trip to Malapascua and the northern Visayas that departs from Dumaguete!  No additional flights required.

https://www.azdiveshop.com/exotic-trips/philippines-infiniti/

Package Includes:

  • 7 nights accomodation at Atlantis Dive Resort in Dumaguete.
  • 5 days of unlimited scheduled boat dives (up to 4 per day and a night dive each day).  If extending your stay by joining our Atlantis Infiniti liveaboard trip, you can dive on the non diving day since we are not flying anywhere!
  • One day to Apo Island (weather dependent).
  • all meals at Atlantis Restaurant with chef prepared breakfast and 3 course lunch and dinner.
  • Coffee, tea, and filtered water are available from 6am to 9:30pm.
  • Unlimited internet access.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Airfare
  • Unlimited Nitrox – $162
  • Marine park fees (210 PHP per day dive, and 500 PHP per night dive).
  • Transfers
  • Land excursions
  • Staff gratuity

Accommodations

Atlantis Dive Resort in Dumaguete has elegantly designed rooms and suites to give you maximum comfort, privacy, and relaxation throughout your stay.  Deluxe rooms feature climate controlled air conditioning, adustable ceiling fans, ensuite facilities, solar heated hot water, cable T.V. with free movie and sports channels, high speed wireless internet, coffee and tea making facilities, a refrigerator, and a fully stocked mini bar (extra cost if used).

Toko’s Restaurant is right on the beach and will provide you with a unique dining experience.  Using fresh local products and flavors, but made to an international standard, Toko’s serves daily changing menus at both lunch and dinner.  Choose from an extensive list of cocktails and shakes, or sip the best coffee in town while enjoying the wonderful view.

Atlantis has a state of the art dive facility which can support all levels of divers.  Nitrox is available for those that are certified.  Even technical and re-breather diving is supported.  Many of their dive guides are instructors and all of them are some of the best spotters in the Philippines.

If you are an underwater photographer, you’ll be treated to one of the most spacious camera facilities at any dive resort.  There are 21 individual stations to store equipment.  There are plenty of power sockets in both 110 and 220 volts with shelf space for battery chargers, air guns for cleaning, and lights to inspect o-rings and gear.  The room is climate controlled and has a 42 inch flat screen TV for viewing photos and videos.

Indulge yourself in any one of a number of services or experiences to make your dive vacation complete.  Refresh yourself in their private pool.  Pamper yourself with a massage or pedicure at their newly renovated Spa featuring four private therapy rooms.  You can also shop for native gifts or get some souvenirs at their boutique.

DIVING

Experience some of the best diving in Dumaguete, Philippines.  World class muck diving is combined with lush reef dives, walls, and macro diving.  Located in the Coral Triangle, home to the greatest biodiversity in the ocean, with over 500 species of corals, 3000 species of fish, and 6 of the 7 species of sea turtles there will be plenty to see.

There are 3 areas to dive, Dauin, Apo Island, and Siquijor.

Dauin

Dauin is the region south of Dumaguete known for its black sand beaches and being a critter haven.  It has been given the name of the frogfish capital of the Philippines.  Some of the most interesting and sought after animals like giant frogfish, hairy frogfish, pygmy seahorses, thorny seahorses, ghost pipefish, mimic octopus, blue ring octopus, wonderpus, flamboyant cuttlefish, leaf fish, a variety of scorpionfish, nudibranchs, mantis shrimp, candy crabs, harlequin shrimp, and many more can be found here.  Along the vibrant reefs you may spot sea turtles and sea snakes.  Trevally and emperors may hunt along the reef.  And in the blue, schools of barracuda and batfish may be found.

Siquijor

Across the channel from Dauin is the island of Siquijor.  Here there are dramatic walls covered in soft corals and sea fans along with a variety of fish.

Apo Island

Apo Island is located off the coast of Dauin and is home to one of the most successful marine reserves in the world.  Be treated to vibrant reefs teeming with an array of marine life, including colorful reef fish, turtles, schools of big eyed jacks, sea snakes, and more.

Oslob

No trip would be complete without having a chance to snorkel with whalesharks.  In Oslob, whalesharks feed in the local waters and it is allowed to snorkel alongside these majestic animals.

Maximize your diving!

Atlantis Resorts makes diving effortless and unforgettable.  You’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore the vibrant marine life of the Philippines since they offer 5 scheduled local dives daily at 8:30am, 10:30am, 2pm, and 4pm, and night dives at 6pm.  Their expert guides help you choose the dive sites and tailor your experience to what you want to see.  Dive groups are limited to no more than 6 people ensuring a more personalized and enjoyable experience.  Diving is convenient with most sites just a quick 10 minute boat ride from the resort.  They carry all your gear, so all you have to do is enjoy the dive.  Looking for something special?  Private dives are also available at an additional cost.

Atlantis Resort in Dumaguete, Philippines
Oct. 25 – Nov. 1, 2025

Airfare not included

TBA

Rate is per person for 7 nights, and is based on 2 persons per room.
$500 Deposit – Trip deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Balance of trip is NON-REFUNDABLE after payments are made to trip provider.

Passport Required

(Trip Insurance recommended)

Call 520-326-DIVE for more information.

THE DIVE SHOP IS A PADI FIVE STAR INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The PADI System of diver education is based on progressive training that introduces skills, safety-related information and local environmental knowledge to student divers in stages. PADI courses are student-centered and provide maximum practice and realistic application.