Asia Divers
Asia Divers
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Asia Divers/El Galleon Resort is located on Small La Laguna Beach, Puerto Galera with thirty air-conditioned rooms that blend into the tropical hillside. Other amenities include a waterfront restaurant, spa, cafe, two bars, free WIFI, and swimming pool. The spacious dive facility is located over the water with private diving platform and pontoon. We are the only dive facility in the area which has this. Divers have their own crate for storage in a spacious area and photographers have dedicated camera room and rinse tanks. You will be well looked after by the experienced crew who are there to help you with anything you may need. Asia Divers offers PADI courses from entry level to instructor level. Daily diving includes five scheduled daily dives: 8:00, 10:30, 13:30, 16:00 and 18:00 (night) with a choice of dive sites at each time. Dives are with six or fewer people and there is a full range of diving equipment for rental and sale.
Puerto Galera, Philippines
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Rueben M
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Family
Me and my family were having our Christmas vacation and we had decided that it would be a good idea for me to get my Advanced Open water diver's license. I was excited for the course, however since it had been a year since I last went on a dive, I was a tad anxious regarding my performance. The rooms were extremely spacious and were very clean, a very nice place to reside in, although you will most likely not be spending too much time here as the main attraction is the diving experience. On the first day, we had talked to my diving instructor, and he had been very friendly, even giving advice on electives that I should perhaps take based on my interests. On the dives themselves the instructor was very patient and always stuck close to me, ensuring that I was following him and I was doing things properly. Besides the instructor being great, the dives themselves were also really nice, filled with beautiful sea-life and exotic fish. Asia-Divers make you feel safe on dives so that you can really enjoy what the ocean has to offer. Asia Divers offer services that are suitable for divers of all skill levels, and I highly recommend them.
Written January 4, 2020
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Hi Rueben,
Thanks for writing this review for us. We're all very happy that you enjoyed your time here with your family and that you completed the PADI Advanced Open Water course during your stay. Our instructor team is very safety conscious and knowledgeable about our local area to ensure that you have a great time under water while doing your training. As you noticed we always teach courses in very small classes so all of our students get very a very personalized course. I hope to see you and your family back here again. Happy new year!
Written January 5, 2020
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Frances T
Ottawa2,672 contributions
Mar 2020
Well organized dock, rental equipment in excellent shape. All the dive masters were good, but here’s an especial shout out to spotting by Ruben, Ambo and Pete. I have knee issues and the boat helpers were very kind about carrying gear and helping me in and out,
There is a great variety of dive sites including muck and small walls. Verde Island was the most amazing for topography and fish life. Could have stayed longer than 7 days.
Be aware that they have a policy that everyone surfaces together, so pick your dive companions carefully for their air consumption. Groups are 4-6 per dive master.
We were among the last out of PG before Covid19 lockdown, and remain forever grateful that Allan and Rhuby worked their connections and expertise to the max to get about 40 of us safely to the airport over a few days, despite contradictory, constantly changing official barriers and directives.
There is a great variety of dive sites including muck and small walls. Verde Island was the most amazing for topography and fish life. Could have stayed longer than 7 days.
Be aware that they have a policy that everyone surfaces together, so pick your dive companions carefully for their air consumption. Groups are 4-6 per dive master.
We were among the last out of PG before Covid19 lockdown, and remain forever grateful that Allan and Rhuby worked their connections and expertise to the max to get about 40 of us safely to the airport over a few days, despite contradictory, constantly changing official barriers and directives.
Written May 26, 2020
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Thanks so much for taking the time to write a very nice review for us. It was a shame that so many people had their trips cut short because of Covid19. We've been working hard over the past couple months to get everything in order for guests to return. All considerations for health, safety and enjoyment are already in place throughout the resort and we hope to see guests here soon. I hope you can come back next year!
Written June 19, 2020
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Pzamanis
Los Angeles, California, United States29 contributions
Feb 2020
This operation is located right by El Galleon Beach Resort. It is concierge diving, with staff setting up equipment and rinsing everyday, storing it in secured facilities. I want to do a special shout out to Warren, who couldn't have been more helpful or friendly. The guides did a thorough briefing before each dive, and also were very friendly. Maria was especially good at pointing things out we would have missed. The sites had lots of life and beautiful corals. I HIGHLY recommend taking the day trip to Verde Island, as the diving there is second to none. Asia Divers is an excellent operation.
Written March 8, 2020
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Thank you for your kind words. Our whole team strives to give each guest the best service possible and we sure appreciate it when we get wonderful feedback from our guests.
Written March 9, 2020
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CCVManila
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Family
We had an amazing experience at Asia Divers and would highly recommend it. We went with 2 teens, a tween, and a younger child. Asia Divers helped the older 5 of us get scuba certified and they also had a program (Bubble Makers) for our little one to dabble with scuba diving in a safe way. The training was very thorough and the instructors were patient. Also, the restaurant offered many different types of food and everyone in our family left satisfied. Allison was a tremendous help in coordinating our stay. We can’t wait to go back!
Written May 3, 2022
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We're so happy that you made the decision to come and stay with us and put your family in our hands for the diving courses. Its indeed a very special thing to see the whole family enjoying diving together. Thank you for the very thoughtful review and we all hope to see you here soon.
Written May 11, 2022
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Belinda S
Vietnam15 contributions
Jan 2020
I spent 5 very happy days diving with Asia Divers. Their staff have the perfect balance between being laid back and highly organised. The equipment for hire was of good quality. The dive masters (especially Jeremy) were knowledgeable, confident and safe and made all my dives an absolute pleasure. The instructors were excellent with the group of students I took who all successfully completed a course with Asia Divers. All in all, it was a fantastic experience.
Written January 27, 2020
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We sure do appreciate your review....thank you! Our dives guides ensure that everyone is safe while also being able to get everyone excited about all the wonderful things to see in Puerto Galera. I hope that you can come back for more.
Written January 28, 2020
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freddyfields
North Houston, TX1 contribution
Oct 2023
It's a little more expensive than one other paces, but the quality is great. Your room gets cleaned every day, they give you toliet paper, keep you fridge stocked with soda and beer, the air conditioning is really cold. They have a small bar that opens in the evening where you can mingle with other people/divers. Also, it's out of the way of the main bustle of vendors which is a plus if your trying to avoid attention. Would definitely recommend
Written December 17, 2023
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Thank you for recommending us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the quality and amenities of your stay, including the cleanliness, stocked fridge, and chilly air conditioning. It's fantastic to know that our quiet location and evening bar provided a relaxing atmosphere for mingling. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon!
Written April 21, 2024
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Joshua G
Auckland Central, New Zealand14 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
I booked in for three days at El Galleon / Asia Divers and liked it so much I stayed another 3 days after that. The staff are fantastic at arranging everything, and the diving is equally fantastic.
I did a refresher with Pete, which was well worth it. I have paid for refreshers at another centre before, and they really consisted of a 5 minute once over. Pete was a lot more detailed and attentive.
I will certainly be back: hopefully when I do I will be able to make a trip to Verde. Afterall - I think I still have around half the cocktail list to make my way through.
I did a refresher with Pete, which was well worth it. I have paid for refreshers at another centre before, and they really consisted of a 5 minute once over. Pete was a lot more detailed and attentive.
I will certainly be back: hopefully when I do I will be able to make a trip to Verde. Afterall - I think I still have around half the cocktail list to make my way through.
Written April 26, 2022
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We're all very happy that you enjoyed your time here with us. Our instructors are very experienced and want to make sure that your well taken care of and have a good experience with proper training while doing any course here. I hope you can get back soon for a trip to Verde Island plus a few more cocktails at the Point bar!
Written May 25, 2022
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Andrew W
5 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
First time and absolutely love the diving here. The staff is beyond helpful and attentive and the diving is world class. They make diving easy and fun. Great place for all experience levels.
Written March 17, 2023
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We appreciate you taking the time to comment on our property; we really appreciate it. We are thrilled that your time at our resort was so enjoyable.
Written April 10, 2023
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2Coolcatt
Regina, Canada26 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
Once again the folks at Asia Divers and El Galleon provided the relaxing vacation that you never want to end. Flexible dive schedule, fantastic divemasters and instructors and a the best support crew possible. So good to see Allison, Ruben and Pete again, and meet new dive staff. No need to fuss over equipment as the support crew takes care to get things stowed away should you linger at the Point Bar a bit too long.
And the accommodations at El Galleon are a fav. Rooms cleaned at your request, meals are super (thanks Jamie) and the staff always smiling.
Highly recommended.
And the accommodations at El Galleon are a fav. Rooms cleaned at your request, meals are super (thanks Jamie) and the staff always smiling.
Highly recommended.
Written May 26, 2020
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Thanks so much for writing this review. We appreciate it very much and hope you can come back again to enjoy all the wonderful things here in Puerto Galera...including those great cocktails at The Point bar!
Written June 19, 2020
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maecee14
19 contributions
Feb 2020
It was fun to dive with them even though the water is colder than I'm used to. Maria was an amazing divemaster. She's funny. I dove with them alone as my friends were doing a GUE course so I dove with other couples but I never felt left out. Their facilities are great.
Written March 10, 2020
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Thanks so much for the review. We're happy you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to seeing you again.
Written March 11, 2020
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Hi going to Puerto galeras mid February for 10 days..can you still scuba dive there despite the volcanic eruption 2 weeks ago?
Written February 2, 2020
Hi, Puerto Galera has had no affect whatsoever from the Volcano. The diving is spectacular as ever and during this time of year we've been having some amazing encounters with thresher sharks. Please do let me know if i can help you with your reservation here
Written February 4, 2020
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