El Galleon Dive Resort / Asia Divers

At a glance

Overview

El Galleon Dive Resort and Asia Divers share a beachfront base on Small Lalaguna Beach in Puerto Galera, overlooking Sabang Bay and the Verde Island Passage.

The resort offers thirty air-conditioned rooms across six categories, a swimming pool, beachfront restaurant, bar and The Palm Spa. Asia Divers operates the on-site dive centre and is known for PADI training and guided Puerto Galera diving.

The strongest itineraries combine local reef, current, macro and wreck dives with a Verde Island day and optional night or blackwater diving.

Highlights

{"type":"rooCertified divers seeking varied reefs, Verde Island currents, macro subjects, wrecks and flexible high-frequency diving. The six room categories, family rooms, restaurant, pool and spa also suit couples, families, mixed groups and divers taking PADI courses.

Location

Small Lalaguna Beach, Sabang, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

Nitrox

Available to certified divers from €6 per dive, €12 per day or €69 per week

Dives per day

Unlimited-diving packages allow up to four scheduled daytime dives plus a night dive per diving day, subject to a minimum five-night/five-day package and operating conditions

Dining

Room-only accommodation can be upgraded with breakfast from €13, half board from €44 or...

Languages spoken

English and Filipino

The resort experience

About El Galleon Dive Resort / Asia Divers

Dining and meal plans

Room-only accommodation can be upgraded with breakfast from €13, half board from €44 or full board from €68 per person per day.

Menus, dietary needs, child meals and final inclusions are confirmed in the quotation.

Beyond diving

Non-divers can enjoy the pool, beachfront restaurant, bar, spa and waterfront setting, with Puerto Galera activities arranged separately.

The final land programme and transfer timing should be coordinated with the diver schedule and weather.

Getting there

Private roundtrip Manila–El Galleon–Manila transfers were quoted from €675 per group for one to six guests, €878 for seven to twelve and €1755 for thirteen to twenty-four.

Transfers are operated by third parties and are fuel sensitive. The water taxi runs approximately 05:30–17:00; the supplier recommends Manila arrival no later than 13:00 and departure flights no earlier than 12:00.

Underwater experience

Diving from El Galleon Dive Resort / Asia Divers

Dives per day

Unlimited-diving packages allow up to four scheduled daytime dives plus a night dive per diving day, subject to a minimum five-night/five-day package and operating conditions

Dive programme

Asia Divers runs guided diving around Puerto Galera, including reef, current, macro and wreck sites. The unlimited package includes tanks, weights, boat and guide and is non-transferable and non-refundable.

Verde Island, blackwater diving, Nitrox, equipment and some local fees are separate selections. Final sites and depth follow certification, recent experience, weather and current.

Nitrox

Available to certified divers from €6 per dive, €12 per day or €69 per week

House reef

Waterfront dive-centre access and short boat transfers serve the local Puerto Galera sites. Any shore or house-reef dive must be confirmed according to conditions and the day's programme.

Photography facilities

Photography-friendly dive planning, dedicated dive centre and specialised blackwater option. A private guide ratio and a dedicated camera-room workstation were not confirmed in the reviewed correspondence and should be checked for each photographer group.

Mandatory local fees

These locally collected fees apply automatically when the corresponding diving activity takes place. They are shown for transparency and are not optional selections.

Porter Fee Automatically applied

Approximately €1 per bag

Port & Environmental Fees Automatically applied

Approximately €6 per person

Where you will stay

Rooms & rates

The reviewed inventory contains 30 rooms: four Budget, four Poolside Economy, eight Poolside Deluxe, three Family, ten Seaview and one Penthouse Suite.

All rooms have air conditioning, a mini bar, kettle, safe and private hot-water bathroom. Exact bedding, elevation, stair access and view are confirmed with the allocation.

Budget Room

Indicative from €52 per room / night
Historic published room-only rate for one or two guests; meals and diving selected separately

Comfortable value room near the pool area, with flexible bedding and all essential resort amenities.

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hot water
Mini bar
Kettle
Complimentary tea and coffee

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Poolside Economy Room

Indicative from €74 per room / night
Historic published room-only rate for one or two guests; meals and diving selected separately

Compact poolside room with direct access to the resort's central pool area.

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hot water
Mini bar
Kettle
Complimentary tea and coffee

Approximately 3.5 x 4 m

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Poolside Deluxe Room

Indicative from €91 per room / night
Historic published room-only rate for one or two guests; meals and diving selected separately

Larger renovated poolside room with comfortable bedding and direct access to the resort's central facilities.

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hot water
Mini bar
Kettle
Complimentary tea and coffee

Approximately 4 x 4 m

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Family Room

Indicative from €125 per room / night
Historic published room-only rate for the room; occupancy supplements and exact allocation confirmed separately

Spacious family category with one large bed and two singles for families or small groups.

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hot water
Mini bar
Kettle
Complimentary tea and coffee

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Seaview Room

Indicative from €113 per room / night
Historic published room-only rate for one or two guests; meals and diving selected separately

Popular waterfront category with sea views across Sabang Bay and the Verde Island Passage.

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hot water
Mini bar
Kettle
Complimentary tea and coffee

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Penthouse Suite

Indicative from €160 per suite / night
Historic published room-only rate for the suite; extra occupancy and meals confirmed separately

One-bedroom penthouse apartment with kitchen, living room, large private balcony and sea view.

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hot water
Mini bar
Kettle
Complimentary tea and coffee

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Operator options

Available resort options

Review the meal plans, dive programmes, special dives, extras and transfers offered by this resort. Select the options you want us to check when you send your availability request.

Select the resort options you want here. Your choices will be carried into the availability request automatically, so you will not need to select them again in the form.

Learn while you dive

Courses & Training

Add recreational training or a specialty course to your stay. Select one or more courses here; prerequisites, instructor availability, materials and final prices are confirmed by the resort before quotation.

Advanced Open Water

Request Advanced Open Water during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

Select this course Certified Divers Current course price confirmed in your quote

selected PADI Specialty

Request selected PADI Specialty during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

Select this course Certified Divers Current course price confirmed in your quote

EFR/Rescue

Request EFR/Rescue during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

Select this course Certified Divers Current course price confirmed in your quote

Not sure — recommend suitable training

Tell us your current certification and goals and we will request the most suitable recreational training option.

Select this course Guests Seeking Training Recommendation and price confirmed in your quote

Your selected course or courses will be included automatically in the availability request. No training is booked or confirmed until the resort accepts the final programme.

Enhance your stay

Optional activities

Add land excursions, snorkeling, wellness and other non-diving experiences to your stay. Schedules, availability and current prices are confirmed for your requested dates.

Wellness

The Palm Spa Treatment

Post-dive massage or spa treatment inside the resort.

Treatment duration selected from the current spa menu