Philippines Dive Trip: April 10-24, 2027
Philippines Dive Trip from Houston: Puerto Galera and Dumaguete
Join Woodlands Dive Center for a two-stop dive trip to the Philippines, April 10 to 24, 2027. You'll stay at Atlantis Puerto Galera and Atlantis Dumaguete with trip leader Gary Conner. Divers from Spring, The Woodlands and north Houston fly out of Houston (IAH).
Puerto Galera is a well-known dive area about 130 km south of Manila, and the Verde Island Passage sits in the heart of the Coral Triangle. Your first stop includes a day trip to Verde Island with 3 dives.
At Dumaguete you get a day trip to Apo Island (divers only) and a day trip to snorkel with whale sharks in Oslob. Both resorts list 4 daytime dives and 1 night dive per day.
Availability: In Stock
Trip at a glance
- Trip leader: Gary Conner
- Stop 1: Atlantis Puerto Galera, April 12 to 17, 2027 (5 nights)
- Stop 2: Atlantis Dumaguete, April 17 to 23, 2027
- Depart Houston (IAH) Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Return: overnight at a Manila airport hotel, depart April 24 at 8:00 am local, arrive Houston around 5:00 pm the same day
Package prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Puerto Galera vacation (Stop 1) | $2,159 |
| Dumaguete vacation (Stop 2) | $2,806 |
| Nitrox | $267 |
| Manila to Puerto Galera round trip transfers | $170 |
| Manila to Dumaguete round trip transfers (includes air) | $282 |
| Grand total | $5,684 |
Options and upgrades
- Nondiver rate for 11 nights: $3,763 per person (includes Verde, Apo and Oslob)
- Suite upgrade: $48 per night. Premier Suite upgrade: $61 per night (Puerto Galera)
- Ocean Front upgrade: $38 per night (Dumaguete)
- Single occupancy rate: $80 per night (Dumaguete only)
Stop 1: Atlantis Puerto Galera, April 12 to 17, 2027
Included:
- Deluxe room, double occupancy (twin share)
- All meals at the Atlantis restaurant: chef-prepared breakfast, plus three-course lunch and dinner
- Coffee, tea and filtered water from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm (some exclusions apply)
- Unlimited internet access
- 4 daytime dives and 1 night dive per day
- One day trip to Verde Island, including 3 dives
Not included:
- Tourist tax, 160 PHP (about $2.56)
- Rental equipment
- Land excursions and day trips
Stop 2: Atlantis Dumaguete, April 17 to 23, 2027
Included:
- Suite room, double occupancy (twin share), as a free upgrade
- All meals at the Atlantis restaurant: chef-prepared breakfast, plus three-course lunch and dinner
- Coffee, tea and filtered water from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm (some exclusions apply)
- Unlimited internet access
- 4 daytime dives and 1 night dive per day
- One day trip to Apo Island (divers only)
- One day trip to snorkel with whale sharks in Oslob
Not included:
- Marine park fees, paid on your personal bill at the resort
- Rental equipment
- Land excursions
Marine park fees are set locally and can change. Right now the fee is 210 PHP (about $3.36) per day dive and 315 PHP (about $5.05) per night dive.
Transfers
We arrange private round trip transfers between Manila and Dumaguete. The rate includes round trip domestic economy airfare with a 30 kg (66 lb) checked bag, domestic terminal fees, a private air-conditioned van between the Manila international and domestic terminals, round trip private transfers between Dumaguete Airport and the resort, a personal airport meet and greet, and luggage help. Extra bag fares are fairly inexpensive.
Flights and getting there
- Recommended airline: United Airlines
- Depart Houston (IAH) on Saturday, April 10. You arrive in Manila (MNL) on April 12 at 6:00 am because you cross the International Date Line
- From Manila, you take a bus and ferry to Puerto Galera, arriving around 11:00 am local time for check-in, lunch and 2 afternoon dives
- Recommended flight numbers are coming soon
Check current entry requirements for the Philippines before you book. The shop's notes mention a visa and the eGovPH app.
How to book
Call us at (281) 367-6664 to ask about open spots and the deposit.
