Puerto Galera, a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve since 1977, boasts over 30 outstanding dive sites just a short distance away. As the island is along the Verde Island Passage blessed with nutrients, its vibrant coral reefs are teeming with marine life, from critters and schooling reef fish to the occasional thresher sharks – further, most dive sites in Puerto Galera suit divers with varying dive experience.

Verde Island, a mere 40-minute boat ride away, is the center of the Coral Triangle, known for the world’s highest diversity of coral reefs and marine shore fish biodiversity.  It is a must-visit dive site for all divers to complete their diving journey. 

Our Resort Partners

Atlantis has two resorts: one in Puerto Galera and another in Dauin.  With decades of experience, both are exceptionally well managed, particularly in SCUBA diving and customer services.

Atlantis Resorts are PCSSD certified, and so are their SSI dive instructors. Equipment and facilities are meticulously maintained and regularly serviced to ensure they are in excellent condition.

Atlantis Resorts offers scuba diving experience and dive courses for all skill levels.  The resorts also provide wellness programs, land-based activities, and island-hopping tours.  Their restaurants and bars feature East-West cuisine, which deserves special mention.

As they say at Atlantis:  “Come as our guest, leave as our friend.”

Casalay is a boutique villa tucked away on the quieter side of Puerto Galera.  It is a blissful sanctuary with a private beachfront facing the breathtaking Batangas channel.  Within a short boat ride are 30+ captivating dive sites, with the infamous Verde Island just 40 minutes away.  

While Casalay may be the new kid in the block, it is ramping up its diving facilitates, dive personnel and equipment in speed and enthusiasm. 

Casalay is family oriented.  It has 12 beautifully designed villas, 2 swimming pools and other resort amenities, such as a spa and outdoor yoga space.  It is ideal for divers with accompanying family members.

Lalaguna is a modern luxury resort a short walk from the center of the lively town of Sabang in Puerto Galera.  The western style luxury rooms have spectacular ocean views as they are built on the slope of the hill facing the Batangas channel.  This 5-star PADI resort is 5 storey high and comes with an elevator. 

Lalaguna features a blend of style , friendly service and luxury comfort.  Guests from different culture and country will appreciate the extensive range of Asian and Western cuisine made from fresh local produce, including fresh seafood.

With foresight, Lalaguna assembled a team of international dive instructors to meet the increasing number of international divers visiting Puerto Galera.

PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the largest dive agency in the world, operating in 186 countries and territories. It has a global network of more than 6,600 dive centers and resorts, as well as over 128,000 professional members.

SSI (Scuba Schools International) is another dive agency, with more than 3,500 authorized dealers and 35 regional centers, along with offices worldwide.

Both PADI and SSI offer internationally recognized diver training programs, and their certifications are widely accepted. It’s important to note that both organizations are for-profit entities.