Glad we stayed in this resort instead of that in Dauin where I originally considered. This place was recommended by a friend and did not disappoint. This resort made me feel at home and very relaxing which I badly needed after working for 10 or so hours a day in the office.
The dive master Ismael was very accommodating and knowledgable about the different fish species in the underwater world (as I am quite unfamilar with them since I was recently certified). The house reef was muck diving and we saw unique creatures. The trip to Apo island was the highlight of our trip and even if we went with snorkelers the timing was perfect. We did 2 dives there and another near Aquadive.
The lunch had an added touch. My food was served in an eco friendly lunch box with the rice, meat and veggies neatly seperated! Not in your typical carton box which I had experienced in other dive resorts when you had to take lunch in the boat for a day trip. The staff and the dive instructor Ana who guided other snorkelers were very organized and assisted everyone.
The resort was very private as there are only 5-6 rooms. We stayed for 2 nights and it was perfect for our diving. The rooms are spacious, clean and they provide hairdryers! Even the toilet smelled nice. Water, coffee and tea was provided in casa stone (their restaurant) for 24 hours. Food was good and reasonably priced. If you order dinner early you can get a free drink like beers and hard drinks. The hammock, the beach chairs and the greenery outside overlooking Apo island just across the resort makes you want to extend your stay. The couples Chae and Sean were there during our stay and they were very hands on.
The only complaint I have is that they ran out of sleevelees tank tops! I bought one of their t-shirt as a souviner. We left early on our last day to tour Dumaguete city before we proceeded to the airport. I highly recommend this place and book early as they only have a few rooms.

I first had the pleasure of visiting Acqua Dive last year with my, then, 11 eleven old daughter after extensively reviewing the various dive resorts in the Dumaguete, Dauin, and Zambuanguita areas. Most dive enthusiasts know that Apo Island is one of the must dive spots in the Philippines and there was neither a higher rated resort nor closer dive resort than Acqua Dive. I gave them an unconditional 5 - stars last year and, if it were possible, would rate them even higher this year. The resort is as well manicured as ever, the food and service is excellent, the dive instructor (Ana) and dive master (Ishmael ) are top notch, and the owners/hosts (Sean and Chae) go out of the way to make you feel right I home. To top it off, they now have their very own, incredibly spacious, dive boat. This year, I brought the rest of my family, including my wife, autistic son, and 6 additional relatives. We had some scheduling issues on our part, but Sean and Chae went out of their way to accommodate us and both they and their staff went above and beyond to accommodate for my son and his special needs. I truly cannot say enough about this resort. Bar none, one of the best vacation spots for divers, snorkelers, and families in the Visayas. Our relatives that joined us from Manila continue to rave about their experience. Thank you Acqua Dive!