Scandi Divers Resort - Philippines

HOLIDAY PACKAGE - FROM £2195

Scandi Divers Resort is located on Big La Laguna Beach which has pristine white sands and crystal clear blue water. The unmatched marine biodiversity around Puerto Galera has the highest number of underwater species on the whole planet!

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
  • 1 night Manila B&B
  • 7 nights' Scandi Divers Resort
  • Full Board
  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • 18 dives
KEY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
  • True beachfront location
  • Sky View Bar & Restaurant with stunning views
  • Terrace Beachfront Restaurant
  • 40 Dive sites just minutes away
  • UNESCO 'Man & Biosphere Reserve'
  • Dive day to Verde Island

Scandi Divers Resort boasts a prime position along the soft white sands and serenity of Big La Laguna Beach with its breathtaking and tropical landscape. Setting exemplary standards in local hospitality, this idyllic resort is not only a blissful beachfront retreat but also offers the truly perfect base to explore over 40 world-class dive sites just minutes away from the resort.

Over forty modern and comfortable rooms and suites are on offer to suit all needs and budgets, all with unlimited Wi-Fi, air conditioning and hot water showers, with many boosting stunning views and sweeping ocean vistas. Rooms are located between Scandi Divers Resort and their sister resort, Campbells Resort, only 50m away along the bay, with both resorts perfectly accommodating couples, families and groups alike.

Dining is across two idyllic settings with excellent cuisine offerings from authentic local to International fare. The Sky View Restaurant offers a superb Al Fresco setting for guests to wine, dine and socialise with picture perfect views across the turquoise waters, while the Beachfront Restaurant on the ground floor is fringed by the sandy shores and provides a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy all the culinary delights on offer. Enjoy a cocktail or two unwinding on the balcony of the Terrance Bar with a stunning sunset and regular themed entertainment, or for those looking for a more energetic way to end the evening, the bustling nightlife of Sabang is just a short stroll away.

The true beauty of Scandi Divers Resort is its passion to bring the wonders and uniqueness of the underwater world that lies on its doorstep to every guest of every age and every ability. From snorkelling the densely marine abundant house reef, to scuba diving some of the best dive hotspots and bio-diverserse waters in the world, the friendly staff at Scandi Divers Resort are on hand to ensure that everything is covered to get the very best from your stay, experience and explorations. Many on-land trips can also be arranged locally including visits to the local waterfalls or guided tours to a Mangyan Village to learn more about the original inhabitants and local culture.

The tranquil charm, excellent facilities and warm hospitality of Scandi Divers Resort promises a relaxed paradise setting for an unforgettable stay.

Standard Room

Standard Room

Facilities

  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Queen bed

Standard rooms come with a private en-suite bathroom including shower and hot water, queen sized bed and cable TV.

Penthouse

Penthouse

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Mini Fridge
  • T.V.
  • Terrace
  • Sea View

Located at the nearby Campbell’s Beach Resort, only 50m away, the Penthouse rooms are located on the fourth floor of the resort and have a large terrace overlooking the bay with a dining table, chairs and sunbeds. All Penthouse rooms are very spacious and include a private bathroom with hot water shower, Air-Conditioning, cable TV, Minibar fridge and a safety deposit box.

Poolside Room

Poolside Room

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Cable TV

Poolside Rooms have the advantage of having a direct view of the pool. On the ground floor, you can be out of your room and into the pool in just a few steps. They all have a king-sized bed or 2 twin beds, private bathrooms with hot water showers, Air-Conditioning, cable TV, Minibar fridge and a safety deposit box.

Beachfront Deluxe

Beachfront Deluxe

Facilities

  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Cable TV
  • Private Balcony
  • Sea View

A spacious Beachfront Deluxe room on the ground floor, just a few steps from the shore. With a private balcony overlooking the ocean, the room comes with Air-Conditioning, en-suite bathroom with hot water shower, cable TV and safety deposit box.

Small Beach Cottage

Small Beach Cottage

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Cable TV
  • Sea View

Located at nearby Campbell’s Beach Resort, only 50m away, the Small Beach Cottages are on the ground floor directly on the beach. These cottages offer beautiful sunrise views and include a private bathroom with hot water shower, Air-conditioning, cable TV and a safety deposit box.

One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite

One Bedroom Suite

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Private Balcony
  • Sea View
  • Fridge
  • Microwave

The One Bedroom Ocean Front suite boasts fantastic views of the beach from the living / dining area and the private balcony. The large bedroom has its own TV, a King-sized bed or 2 Twin beds, space for storage and a bathroom with a hot water shower. The living/dining area includes a 32-inch flat screen wall-mounted TV and the kitchen comes with basic cooking equipment, refrigerator and microwave.

Three Bedroom Ocean Front Suite

Three Bedroom Suite

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Private Terrace
  • Sea View

The 3 Bedroom Ocean Front suite offers a large private terrace directly above the beach offering stunning views. The living area has its own air-conditioner and flat screen TV. The spacious master bedroom has a King-sized bed or 2 Twin beds overlooking the sea with a TV and private bathroom. The two additional bedrooms have Queen-sized beds and a shared bathroom nearby.

Superior Room

Superior Room

Facilities

  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Queen bed

The Superior Room comes with a private en-suite bathroom including shower and hot water, queen-sized bed and cable TV.

Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

Facilities

  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Cable TV

A spacious room perfect for a family. Two double beds that can also be configured to four single beds. Private en-suite bathroom with hot water shower, cable TV and safety deposit box.

Family Beach Cottage

Family Beach Cottage

Facilities

  • Mini Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Cable TV
  • Sea View

Located on the ground floor and directly on the beach, the Family Beach Cottage gives your family the opportunity to enjoy the sandy beach and stunning sea views. The cottage includes double bunk beds, 1 large double bed, a bathroom with hot water shower, Air-conditioning, Cable TV, Minibar fridge and a safety deposit box.

Oonasdivers offers guests a full board meal plan which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. One soft drink is included with each meal. All meals are served at the Sky View or Terrace restaurant.

Both A La Carte and blackboard menus are available to choose from with a wide offering of culinary delights from International fare to local cuisine.

Both restaurant and terrace settings provide the perfect ambience to enjoy fine dining in relaxed comfort with spectacular panoramic views across the ocean and beyond.

Verde Island Passage is home to more than 3,000 species of fish and more varieties of pristine coral than anywhere else in the world. Here you can combine unbelievable muck-diving with exhilarating drifts in unparalleled waters for coral and marine diversity. A designated UNESCO Marine Biosphere Reserve in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Puerto Galera is the diving capital of the Philippines with the strait of Verde Island Passage declared the world’s epicentre of marine biodiversity and evolution. With over 40 world-class dive sites on offer, Puerto Galera has something to offer for every diver of every level.

Scandi Divers’ on-site oceanfront PADI and NAUI dive centre combines excellent facilities with an expert team of guides and instructors who have an intimate knowledge of all the local sites to ensure a 5-star personalised experience. The dive centre offers a vast range of courses from absolute beginner through to advanced, speciality and technical courses. Whatever your level or passion, you will be well looked after by the team who will be on hand to assist with your every need.

Dive sites are easily reachable from the doorstep of the resort with the majority being within a 10-minute boat trip from the shores. Verde Island is approximately one hour by boat and is offered as a day trip included in the package. Tick off bucket list dives in a world-class destination, including the drop-off at Verde Island with its strong currents and large schools of pelagic fauna, a thrill-seeking drift through the canyons with their spectacular coral formations, marvel the underwater oceanic treasures around the sunken Alma Wreck or explore Giant Clams for a myriad of magical macro.

Shore-based diving and night diving can also be arranged. For a one-of-kind-experience, blackwater diving is not to be missed. Bringing the twinkle of the night sky to the dark depths of the ocean floor, prepare to be awe-struck by the rare and quirky delights of the blackwater. Artificial lights placed around the dive area simulate the moon and illuminate exquisite nocturnal oceanic wonders, attracting creatures you will have never seen before.

Scandi Divers dive centre has ample space to accommodate up to 65 divers and a dedicated camera room for underwater photography enthusiasts.

The Philippines is in the heart of the Pacific and blessed with tropical weather, there are two pronounced seasons, dry and wet. Late October to early June tends to be the most popular time however the critters and marine life are found here year-round. Visibility is around 15-25m, sometimes offering over 30m in certain areas. br/>
Just across the Verde Island passage is where you will find the island of Mindoro and Puerto Galera. Famous for their world class diving these destinations should be on every diver’s bucket list. The sheer diversity is what draws divers to the area hoping for sightings of the many underwater delights such as nudibranch, parrotfish, shrimps, pygmy seahorses, pipefish, large schools of big fish, huge sea fans, white tip sharks, octopus, stunning walls, vibrant reefs, and colourful hard and soft coral. The dive sites at Verde Island are some of the richest in biodiversity and the crystal-clear waters make it every underwater photographer’s dream.

Average temperatures in the dry season (November-May):
Air 25-27°c / Sea: 24-28°c

Average temperatures in rainy season (June-October):
Air 26-28°c / Sea 26-28°c

There are many flights available to Manila through several leading airlines. We can find the route that best suits your requirements. On arrival to Manila International Airport, you will be transferred to a hotel in Manila for a one-night stopover before your transfer to Scandi Divers Resort the next day.

The following morning, you will be transferred by road to Batangas Port which takes 2 - 2.5 hours. You will then be taken by boat to Puerto Galera which takes approximately one hour making your total transfer time between 3 and 3.5 hours.

You do not need a VISA to enter the Philippines.

The Peso is the currency in The Philippines
The time difference is GMT +8 hours
The calling code is +063
The plug type is A, B & C / 220v voltage
Please follow this link for up to date health advice and details of any vaccinations that are required before travel
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines/health

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