Philippines Diving and Liveaboard 2025

Philippines Diving and Liveaboard August 2025

Join us for an adventure in the idyllic Philippines this August! We are gathering a small and fun group for great dives, wonderful photo opportunities, and lots of good conversation. The trip includes a relaxing 3-day or 7-day stay at a beautiful resort to unwind and enjoy excellent shore-based dives and excursions before joining the entire group on a 7-day liveaboard to explore more remote and captivating underwater vistas. Space is limited, so be sure to book your spot soon!
 

Pre-liveaboard resort relaxation and diving

Your choice of stay at the Atlantis Dumaguete to enjoy diving and other activities prior to departure.

3 days: August 6 – 9             OR              7 days: August 2 – 9
US $1,123 per person                               US $2,530 per person

Optional:
Transfers
US $242 per person


Resort Inclusions:
  • Accommodation in 10 deluxe rooms (double occupancy/twin share)
  • All meals at Toko's Restaurant (chef prepared breakfast and three-course lunch & dinner)
  • Coffee, tea and filtered water available from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm (Italian and specialty coffees are not included after breakfast)
  • Unlimited internet access
  • Unlimited scheduled boat diving (up to four-day dives and one night dive per day); excludes dawn dives and additional day trips.
  • One (1) day trip to Apo Island 
Exclusions:
  • Nitrox ($30/day)
  • Marine Park Fees* (may be changed by officials but are currently $20/day)
  • Transfers to/from the resort** (may be arranged independently or via the resort for $242/person)
  • Rental Equipment 
  • Land Excursions
*Guests are responsible for paying marine park fees at the time of their stay on their personal bill; as these fees are set by local Municipalities they can change at any time. The current fee per day dive is PHP 210 and PHP 500 for a night dive.

**We provide private round-trip transfers between Manila and Dumaguete at a cost of US$242 per person based on four (4) people traveling together, otherwise a different rate applies. Rate includes roundtrip domestic economy airfare between Manila and Dumaguete with 30kg/66lbs checked luggage, domestic terminal fees, private air conditioned van between international terminal and domestic terminal in Manila, round trip private air conditioned transfers between Dumaguete Airport and the resort, personal airport ‘meet and greet’, and luggage assistance.

Liveaboard diving expedition

7 days: August 9 – 16
US $3,495 per person

Liveaboard inclusions:
  • Accommodation in a deluxe stateroom (double occupancy/twin share)
  • All meals and snacks on board
  • Complimentary local soft drinks, beer, and social servings of wine
  • All diving (tanks, weights, boat, and guide)
  • Use of lounge, deck and TV areas
Exclusions:
  • Nitrox ($30/day)
  • Rental equipment*
  • Marine Park Fees for 7-night charter *** (may be changed by officials but are currently $20/day)
  • Transfers to/from embarkation/disembarkation *** (may be arranged independently or via the resort for ~$250/person).
***Marine Park Fees are mandated by local municipalities and may change at any time. Guests are responsible for paying marine park fees at the time of their stay on their personal bill. The current fee for 7 nights is US$140 per person including all taxes.