Diver: $4,706 pp

Non-diver: $4,061 pp

Only 2 left

29 Aug - 6 Sep 2026

9 days, 8 nights

Spend your days drifting over coral gardens, hunting for quirky critters in the sand, and surfacing to chilled afternoons by the pool. With easy boat access, warm water and relaxed resorts, it’s an effortless escape for both macro nerds and turtle lovers.

Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Expedition Type: Resort, 16 boat dives

What's included on your trip

Return airfare from Melbourne to Dumaguete via Manila
Return airport transfers
8 nights twin share accommodation
One free cocktail per person (non transferable)
Filtered drinking water, breakfast daily and WiFi
Visit to Malatapay Market on Wednesdays between dives
Daily cocktail hour (buy one, get one free from 5-6pm)
Complimentary snorkelling Atmosphere house reef (including snorkelling equipment)
16 dives per diver - 1 complimentary shore dive on arrival day, 10 boat dives - including up to dive trips to 2 Apo Island trips and 5 house shore dives
Tanks, weights and air fills
Marine Park fees and Nitrox for certified divers
Lily Day Spa Package – 3 massages of your choice up to 90 minutes per massage plus two snorkel trips to Apo Island & Atmosphere Sarong

What's excluded on your trip

Lunch and Dinner
Personal expenses
Staff gratuity
Optional Oslob whale shark snorkel trip $190 aud per person (min 8 passengers) - snorkelling equipment/transfers/entrance fee/snacks and drink payable locally

Travel plans at a glance

Day 1

Fly Melbourne → Manila
Overnight at Kingsford Hotel Manila with breakfast the following morning
Return transfers

Day 2

Fly Manila to Dumaguete
Check-in at Atmosphere Resort
Free check-out dive

Days 3–8

16 guided boat dives across Apo Island & Dauin (per schedule)
Lily Day Spa Package for non divers - 3 massages of your choice, 2 snorkel trips to Apo Island with the dive group, Atmosphere Sorong

Day 9-10

Transfer out
Fly Dumaguete → Manila → Melbourne

Why you'll love diving here

The heart of the coral triangle

Experience incredible biodiversity with multitudes of fish, and technicolor corals.

Turtle heaven

Apo Island is genuinely famous for its resident sea turtles and healthy coral gardens. Seeing multiple turtles on a dive or snorkel is very common.

Laid back resort

Base yourself at one of the Philippines’ best dive resorts with pools, spa time, 2-for-1 cocktails, and seamless diving right on your doorstep.

What Our Partners Say About Us

Trusted by operators for seamless logistics and admin, trip after trip.

I’ve trusted Allways Dive Expeditions for 20+ years. They handle the logistics and all bookings flawlessly, and our trips run smoothly every time. Knowledgeable, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.

Graham Selleck

Grahame's Dive Tours

Booking with Allways Dive has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their agents are very knowledgeable both above and below the water, crafting an itinerary that perfectly matches our interests and budget.

Bryan Bailey

Blenheim Dive Centre

Perth Scuba has worked with Allways Dive Expeditions for over 15 years, trusting them with our VIP customers on trips to some of the world’s best dive destinations. They share our belief that a dive trip should be more than just diving, building in cultural, scenic and unique experiences every time. I wholeheartedly recommend Allways Dive Expeditions.

Lee Johnson

Perth Scuba

We’ve used ADE for our group travel for years – they’re a no-brainer. They take all the stress out of organising, cover every little detail and make sure there’s always someone there to look after you. Their industry knowledge means you never end up in a second-rate place.

Mick Whitmore

Micks Dive Tours

I have been using Allways Dive for my dive groups for some time. We have travelled to Sri Lanka, The Maldives, Indonesia, and The Philippines several times and the divers keep coming back. I am more than happy to recommend Allways and look forward to using their services for many more years.

Graham Willis

Frog Dive

We have been using Ian and the team at Allways Dive for our dive travel since 1999 and have always found the service professional and well organised. Remote dive trips are not simple and I have found their knowledge and advice invaluable when working out the best option.

Anthony

The Dive Doctor

I have been travelling with Allways Dive now for more than 30 years, its been an absolute pleasure to make peoples dreams come true in some wonderful destinations around the world. Professionals who can help make your diving dreams come true.. Thanks Allways.

Russell & Bev Robinson

Robinson Sportscene

I’ve booked many dive destinations through Allways Dive Expeditions. Booking through Allways makes my trips run smoothly, and ensures I get the best deals available.

Ken Hoppen

Ken Hoppen Groups