Asia Divers FAQ

Is one of Philippines famous weekend getaways with its beautiful white sand beaches, hide away coves and wonderful dive sites full of colour and teaming with coral reef fish.

Puerto Galera is only 3-3½ hours journey from Manila International Airport, once at the airport we can arrange a private pickup or we can assist you in your public transfer. We have many option available for you to choose please click here

Visitors from most Western Countries including Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand are granted a 21-day stay on arrival. Other nationals are required to produce a tourist visa and should contact your local Philippine consulate for more details. If you intend staying more than 21 days sometimes it is better to get a 59-day visa before you arrive in your home country. It is relatively easy to arrange visa extensions in Batangas yourself or using a service just across the Verde Island Passage though.

El Galleon Beach Resort with 30 air-conditioned unit for more info about rooms please click here

On the whole excellent weather all year round, summer months with the minimal risk of typhoons. Hottest time of year is May to August, the ‘coolest’ time December to February. "High season" is traditionally late December to early May, although the area is busy at weekends throughout the year and during any Asian Holiday. Some resorts raise prices at peak times (not Asia Divers or El Galleon)

English is widely spoken. For those who will be taking a diving course at Asiadivers; we speak English, Danish, German, Australian, and Tagalog.

El Galleon Beach Resort has their own restaurant and bar. We prepare international cuisine or you can even request us to prepare your own food as soon as we can. Many restaurants around the area to choose from, or we can even recommend a restaurant depends on your preference of cuisine.

US Dollar and Pesos are the preferred way to pay. We also accept other currencies and there are many establishmed of money changers around the area. US Dollar traveler’s cheques are probably the safest way to carry money – no additional charges, but you will need your passport with you when you come to pay with them. We also accept VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, personal cheques (issued by a bank in the Philippines) and even bank transfer just please let us know before you arrived.

You can pay what ever you like P20 [about U$ 0.5] a bag is usual – if you do not wish to use them just say so.

There are at least five scheduled dives a day, every day; usual times are 9am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm (night) with a choice of sites at each time.

Some of the best diving in Asia, over 30 sites all within 15 minutes travel, dives suitable for all experience levels, it couldn’t be more convenient.

PADI is a worlds standard system of education in diving. PADI - the Professional Association of Diving Instructors - is the largest dive training organization in the world with affiliated dive centers and members in over 110 countries.

CDC (Career Development Center) is the highest level of PADI for any PADI dive center within the dive industry and Asia Divers is operated by two Course Director, Allan Nash & Warren Dixon. The PADI 5 Star Career Development Center (CDC) is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center (IDC) that meets all PADI 5 Star IDC requirements and has dedicated its business to professional development training beyond introductory instructor development courses

Yes, we offer combo packages and discounts for both dive and accommodation, you may also want to check our package madness for some of pre-created combo packages or you may create your own package based on your required number of dives and nights accommodations.

To book with our website you may visit this link for reservation of your room with us, you can also choose your desired package for your dive and accommodation package to enjoy great discounts. Check out these links, package madness