Atlantis Dive Resort Dumaguete

We recently went there and had a small family reunion. As soon as you go through the gate and enter that tropical heaven you know it is the right choice. The grounds are amazing, the views are fabulous, and the staff is spectacular!! The food was always on point and the chef is always on top of his game. The entire staff are the greatest. While there we went on a few excursions that were the highlight of the family trip. I would highly recommend this for a nice low key getaway!!! They always show you 5 Star treatment!!

Atlantis Dumaguete Resort was our Washington DC based ( Underwater Adventure Seekers) #1 choice for diving & resort amenities in the Philippines for celebration of our 65 year old club's existence! Highlights Pretrip communication electronically was proactive & thourough..do read the website esp FAQ ..lots of perfect trip planning info and links regarding expectations and guidance for travel Seamless conceirge dive experience ( besides analyzing your tank if you use eanx) you don't lift a finger to bring your gear on & off the boat Professional extremely knowledgeable dive guides finding all sorts of sea creatures in the much ( Warfi genie Alf wing jason junnar sorry for those we missed blame it on our forgetful head not our heart) Restaurant services know you name, food preferences & can adjust easily regardless of your requirements? ( vegetatian/ vegan etc)..Alfred runs an awesome service with bar staff..King made my expresso daily and wait staff during our stay Annie Rozy Rachel were rock stars Administration/ management from desk staff on point t ready to answer any logistics ( eg tours, room issues) under steady had of manager Joseph his assistant Brian and sales/ marketing Marco , Maribel for travel.. all made our grp stay pleasant & coordinated We were able bring supplies to the local schools & provide a donation to their efforts thru Blue Sky Education Project and do some coral reef work..make sure you support the local economy... venture off site ( highly recommend the red rock water falls hot springs half day tour) Housekeeping & grounds maintenance excellent..daily cleaning with smiles and true pride in their work SPA staff gracious, affordable treatments & appointments able to be done around dive schedule Camera & classroom topnotch modern spacious Resort itself is well laid out with luscious tropical feel flowrs, plants, winding cobble stone pathways( with updated room layouts, & good shower pressure with places to lay out your wet clothes ( reasonable laundry service avaliable) Dive briefings are organized & timely, divers have assigned spaces and rinse gear & outdoor shower area spacious Dive boat options whether bangka or speed boat are safe, stable & well-equipped ( o2 1st aid/water) with knowledgeable captains & crew I'm sure lm missing some names & other crucial elements but their tag line" come as guests leave as friends" is TRUE

We visited in a group of approximately 10 divers, and seemed to cater to mostly Westerners. The staff was very friendly, for example they learn your name within the first few minutes and greet you warmly the entire time. I was able to spend time talking with our divemaster and one of the servers, and learned about the local culture. They had a celebration the final night where they gave me a personalized shirt for my 100th dive. I had never been muck diving before. The first few days I was a little disappointed by the lack of coral, but at some point I realized I was seeing some exceptional creatures that aren’t easy to see in other places. We saw a banded sea krait, a sea snake, a wunderpus octopus, a bunch of cuttlefish, a few schools of squid, a lifetime supply of frogfish, lots of nudis, turtles, ghost pipefish, mandarin fish, and even 3 rare Spanish dancers. We spent one day at a nearby island with classic coral, which was a nice break. Also visited Oslob to see the whale sharks. Up to 4 dives a day, plus an optional nigh dive daily. So, lots of memorable diving! Just realize that 75% of the bottom is going to be silt, mud and rubble. Strangely, that’s where the action is.

12 days and 11 nights of genuine, kind, consistent impeccable customer service‼️Our scuba dive team, based in FL, but from several states encountered the most amazing personnel during our stay. The dive masters and their support team, all went above and beyond for our safety and joyful diving experience! If weather wasn't conducive to diving, we were invited to classroom presentations by the dive masters on the sea life. They were very informative! It's exciting to witness their brilliance and uniqueness but to also learn their life span, habits, etc elevates the diving experience. The restaurant, bar, spa, housekeeping, transportation, dive shop, landscaping, office..... are all staffed with professionals!! We were treated with impeccable service!

Amazing! Resort was great. Rooms were clean and modern. Staff called everyone by name. Diving was close and always a pleasure. Liveaboard was also a great experience. Staff just a great as the resort. Dives were amazing. Food was amazing both in the resort and aboard the liveaboard. Really - not a single complaint.

This is the top of the top. This is a resort where you will leave crying as theu will offer you so much you won't believe it. The restaurant is providing a la carte menu that is different every day. The mango cocktail is recommended. The accommodation is clean, tidy, cool, quiet. The diving (macro) is just superb. The guides are skilled and so dedicated.

This was my third stay at the Dumaguete resort. The previous two were for three days after Azores cruises. For this trip I led a group of 13 to Atlantis Dumaguete for a 10 day stay. The island of Negros sits in the heart of the Coral Triangle. The muck diving is on par with Sulawesi and the Lembeh Straight and is more than reason enough to dive here. For some of our group this was their first experience muck diving. After the first dive a few were questioning their decision and somewhat disappointed by what they didn't see, lush colorful corals and plentiful fish life. Although, Apo Island trips did check that box off for them later in the week. By the last dive they were enthusiastic muck divers, all thanks to the dive guides who went to great lengths to make sure they saw what was hidden in the muck. As for the resort itself, what sets it apart from others I have visited is the Five Star staff. From the moment we arrived to the time we stood in line to check-in to fly home there was always someone there to help if needed. Not once did we hear the word no to any request we made. Every one of the staff made it their mission to ensure we would want for nothing. I wish I could remember everyone's name, liked they remembered ours, to individually recognize their outstanding service. Resort Manager Joseph, Restaurant Manager Albert, Waitresses Anne and Jennifer, Dive Masters Alf and Art and the entire staff live by the Atlantis motto "Arrive as a Guest… Leave as a Friend". You have set a standard by which I will judge all others.

After staying at the Puerto Galera resort, we were so excited to experience the Dumaguete location. The entire property is gorgeous, full of amazing plant and animal life. The rooms were spectacular, modern and spacious. We were thrilled at how comfortable and large the beds were - perfect for a deep sleep after 5 dives a day! The dive team at Dumaguete was so on top of it - we were amazed at how many divers they managed seemingly without effort. The muck diving just minutes from the resort beach led to the most incredible diving experiences I've ever had. Our dive guide, Genie, and captain Donald were such a joy to spend time with above and below the water. We've never laughed so hard in our life! The boat entry at this location was a bit difficult during bigger surf, but the dive team made sure to keep our hands free of gear so we can safely board the boat. As for the rest of the resort - the staff were very attentive. The entire spa team did not disappoint - highly recommend a body wrap followed by a deep tissue massage! The restaurant views were right on the water, with enthusiastic service from our favorite server Annie and manager Albert. I can't wait to return!!

Great diving, great service, friendly staff, quiet rooms with proper air conditioning. We did 19 dives in 5 days in May 2024. Lots of fishes and critters on each dive, ocean is really clean, diving service is impeccable. Highly recommended!