Diver: $6,285 pp

Non-diver: $5,785 pp

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2 Jun - 13 Jun 2028

12 days, 11 nights

Dive Dumaguete and Apo Island for vibrant coral reefs, thrilling marine life and unforgettable encounters with sea turtles in crystal-clear tropical waters.

Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate (Open Water+)

Expedition Type: Resort, 15 dives per diver

What's included on your trip

Return international flights
Return airport transfers
1 Night standard twin share and breakfast in Manila
9 Nights Deluxe Superior Suite twin share
Daily breakfast and three-course dinner
Resort Wi-Fi, gym access, filtered water, tea and coffee
Divers: 15 boat or shore dives, free Nitrox, all marine park and camera fees, plus boat refreshments
Non-divers: Two guided Apo Island snorkelling trips with equipment; two signature massages, two relaxation massages, two hot stone/bamboo/Watsu/Thai massages
Group Special (min. 7 divers): Night dive upgrade, house-reef check dive, Apo Island dive with BBQ lunch, marine-life presentations, Soup Kitchen visit, farmers’ market tour, fine-dining upgrade and beach BBQ - subject to weather.

What's excluded on your trip

Optional upgrade to a further 10 boat dives including tank/weight/air/nitrox/marine park fees ADD $757 AUD per diver
Optional snorkel trip to Oslob to snorkel with the whale sharks $175 AUD per person (minimum 8) includes transportation/entrance - payable locally
Optional single room supplement based deluxe suite ADD $2055 AUD (inc overnight Manila)
Optional upgrade to premium suite additional $225 AUD per person twin share
Optional upgrade to pool suite additional $880 AUD per person twin share
Dive equipment hire
Staff gratuity
Travel insurance

Travel plans at a glance

Fly Melbourne to Manila

Depart Melbourne with Philippine Airlines and connect via Manila.

Overnight in Manila

Stay one night at Kingsford Hotel Manila with breakfast included.

Travel to Dumaguete

Fly onward to Dumaguete and transfer to Atmosphere Resort.

Dive, snorkel and relax

Enjoy 15 included dives across Dumaguete and Apo Island, with free Nitrox, marine park fees and boat refreshments included. Non-divers can enjoy guided Apo Island snorkelling, massages and resort time.

Depart Dumaguete

Transfer back to the airport and begin the journey home via Manila.

Why you'll love diving here

Apo Island Turtle Encounters

Dive one of the Philippines’ most loved marine sanctuaries, known for healthy coral gardens, clear tropical water and regular sea turtle sightings.

Macro to big-fish

Dumaguete gives you the best of both worlds: world-class macro diving close to shore, plus Apo Island’s coral gardens, turtles and bigger reef action.

Comfort base

Divers get reef, wall and marine-life-rich diving, while non-divers are looked after with Apo Island snorkelling trips and a generous spa package.

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