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	Diving in Dumaguete

Dumaguete remains one of the Philippines best kept secrets.

Awesome walls and drop-offs, stunning coral gardens, electrifying drift dives and many rare and truly unique creatures are waiting for you! All the dive sites are replete with huge numbers of splendid fish (triggerfish, parrotfish, pennant fish, moray eels, surgeonfish, snappers, groupers, Moorish idols, lizardfish, gobies, batfish, lionfish, trumpet fish, puffer fish, filefish, emperors, wrasses, fusiliers and trevallies to name only a few).

Invertebrates from the tiniest transparent shrimp and neon-coloured nudibranchs to huge basket sponges adorned with hundreds of multi-coloured crinoids; anemones, sea cucumbers, starfish and worms reside with vast numbers of hard and soft corals and gorgonian sea fans. Turtles, octopus, cuttlefish, manta rays, eagle rays and sharks make guest appearances.

Atlantis Resort

ATLANTIS is located on a beautiful, 1.5 kilometre stretch of uninterrupted golden sand. The area hosts only a handful of resorts, of which ATLANTIS is in a distinctive class of its own. Set in secluded private grounds, the resort is one of the more unique, privately owned ‘boutique style’ resorts in Asia.

Designed with the elegance of Asian architecture, and constructed from indigenous Filipino materials, the tranquillity of another world is clearly visible. Atlantis Resort is pleasing blend of tradition with a distinctive touch of luxury. Truly a heaven away from home.
 

Accommodation: A boutique resort comprising of total thirty-six (36) deluxe/suite rooms. Four (4) deluxe sea view rooms are located directly on the beachfront, allowing a commanding view over the naturally harboured area of the Philippine Sea.

Twenty-four (24) deluxe rooms surround the stunning swimming pool area (of which eight can be combined to form four family suites, utilizing their adjoining doors).

Nestled in the tropical garden area are a further four (4) deluxe rooms, together with an additional "Honeymoon Hut". One (1) deluxe family suite and two (2) further deluxe rooms are located between the pool-bar area and the tropical garden.
All rooms benefit from:

• Climate controlled air conditioning
• A fully stocked refrigerated mini bar together with a supply of emergency toiletries
• 4 stage ceiling fans
• En-suite facilities
• Solar heated hot water
• Cable T.V. with complimentary movie channels
• A patio area or balcony with woven swinging hammocks
• Native furniture

Activities: The immediate vicinity of the resort is perfectly suited for diving and endless other water sporting activities. On exciting excursions with jungle trips, cave exploring, hiking to the mountain lakes, hill walking to the waterfalls and hot springs, you will get to know the diversity of the amazing island of Negros. Alternatively, Atlantis is equally suited for romantics and those who just want to relax.

The warm, clear waters of the Philippines are blessed with some of the most diverse and beautiful marine life to be found anywhere in the world. The archipelago is home to more than 3000 species of fish and 448 species of coral (compared to 700 species of fish and 100 species of coral in the entire Caribbean). Dumaguete has an abundance of this 'coral rain forest', but remains one of the Philippines best kept secrets!

Popular Diving Day Trips

Apo Island is a jewel in the Philippine Sea. This small island has been a marine protected area since 1982 and is widely regarded as one of the premier dive locations in the Philippines. The reefs are densely covered with an incredible variety of hard and soft corals and are home to all kinds of marine life in amazing numbers. There is really something for everyone, from roller coaster drifts to gentle, relaxed dives.

The island province of Siquijor is famous throughout the Philippines as the home of 'voodoo' like black and white magic. And when it comes to scuba diving, we know the captivating beauty of Siquijor’s dive sites will spellbind you! With exquisite coral gardens set on white sand, an impressive wall and intriguing submarine island, Siquijor is a truly magical place.

This idyllic island can be walked around in just 45 minutes. With palm-fringed white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, Balicasag is a perfect tropical desert island. But the best of Balicasag is to be found underwater - dramatic submarine cliffs; excellent visibility and highly varied marine life make this marine park one of the finest dive locations in the Philippines!