Dauin

Dauin, Dumaguete is a remarkable diving destination for many reasons and should be one to get under your weight belt. Easy to get to, just a short flight from either Manila, Cebu, or a fast ferry ride from Bohol, Dauin coastline offers world-class macro diving and fantastic wide-angle opportunities at Apo Island.

Large stretches of the black sand Dauin coastline are marine protected areas, and life is flourishing because of it, not just the bigger fish but also the critters. Famous for Frogfish, Dauin ranks among the top two macro locations in the Philippines alongside Anilao. About a 50-minute boat ride away is Apo Island. The oldest marine protected sanctuary in the Philippines; this small island hosts extremely vibrant coral life, fish, and large numbers of sea turtles.

Most Environmentally Aware, and Inclusive Dive Resort in The Philippines

Sliver Reef Dive Resort was built from scratch with an aware and environmentally responsible plan in mind. From the beginning, the service has focused on providing inclusive plant-based dive holidays. For this reason Silver Reef gets our vote as the most aware and inclusive dive resort in the Philippines.

Rooms at Silver Reef Dive Resort DauinSilver Reef Dive Resort

The resort is built from upcycled renewable and energy-efficient materials; with a selection of villas, comfort suites, and capsule-style rooms, there is undoubtedly a room that will appeal. All our packages include the resort’s fantastic food.

 

Frog fish in Dauin Dumaguete } Silver Reef Dive Resort | Infinite Blue Dive TravelDiving Dauin

Diving in Dumaguete has something to offer everyone. Although widely known as the second-best location for muck diving in the Philippines (hotly contended), there is also a stunning array of coral life and pelagic action.

All dive sites in Dauin are marine sanctuaries; attesting to these successes is the life within them and the plentiful numbers of fish just outside, waiting to come in for dinner.

Dumaguete Dive Sites | Silver Reef Dive Resort | Infinite Blue Dive TravelApo Island

About 50 minutes away on the dive bangka is Apo Island, the longest-running marine protected area in the Philippines and home to extremely healthy fish, coral, and turtle populations. During your visit to Silver Reef, don’t miss diving Mainit, San Miguel North, Atlantis house reef, Car Wrecks, Dauin Norte, Dauin Sur, and Apo Island.

Exclusions

Kindly note that dive and accommodation packages exclude transfers, but these can be arranged for you. Just get in touch with us.

Itinerary

  • Awesome breakfast with plenty of plant-based food available including bread from the vegan bakery.
  • On to the big bangka boat to head out for dive one.
  • Snack on the boat, huge array of vegan choices, pastries and cakes.
  • Dive number two.
  • Back to the resort for lunch, again plenty of vegan options.
  • Relax by the pool, prepare your camera in the camera room.
  • Dive number three. Choose from an afternoon dive, sunset or night dive.
  • Afternoon snack.
  • Dive number four. Choose from a sunset dive or a night dive (highly recommended).
  • Dinner, drinks and relaxing, or perhaps head into Dumaguete town to experience a thriving university buzz.

Dive Packages

Dauin | 4 days 3 nights
from $660 USDper person
  • 8 dives.
  • Full board cuisine including coffee, tea and water.
  • Silver Reef scores a FIVE on our vegan fare scale.
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Dauin | 5 days 4 nights
from $880 USDper person
  • 10 dives.
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Dauin | 9 days 8 nights
from $1540 USDper person
  • 18 dives.
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