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 as one of 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 plays host to extremely vibrant coral life, fish, and large numbers of sea turtles.
The resort is built from upcycled materials that are renewable and energy-efficient, with a selection of villas, comfort suites, and capsule-style rooms, there is undoubtedly a room that will appeal and all our packages are inclusive of the resort’s fantastic food.
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 the success of these is not only the life within them but also the plentiful numbers of fish just outside, waiting to come in for dinner. 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.
