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El Galleon Resort

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El Galleon Resort

3 star hotel
Small La Laguna Beach, Oriental Mindoro, , Puerto Galera, No State, Philippines
30 rooms
FREE Internet

Asia Divers Inc

PADI 5 Star CDC
Onsite
Max 6 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • El Galleon is a beautiful beachfront resort complete with on-site PADI CDC
  • Fresh, airy and well-appointed rooms with all modern amenities and comfy beds
  • Visit the Le Palm Spa or enjoy activities like motor biking, kayaking or beach hopping
  • Open-air, seafront restaurant and three bars
  • Dive on a variety of coral gardens, reef walls, wrecks and crevies 
  • Astounding amount of marine life (3000+) and coral varieties (400+)
  • Chance to spot lionfish, sea slugs, shrimps, clownfish, pufferfish, turtles and more
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Travel Resources

For All Passengers Arriving in the Philippines:

E-Arrival Registration:

  • Register within 72 hours before your scheduled arrival.
  • Use this link: etravel.gov.ph

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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 50%
  • 90 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 35 days prior to arrival
  • 10.0% will be charged if you cancel between 35 and 20 days prior to arrival
  • 50.0% will be charged if you cancel between 20 and 12 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 12 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the El Galleon Resort

Dive Center

Highlights

  • Asia Divers is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built, waterfront PADI CDC
  • Good balance between experience (28+ yrs) and freshly-built facilities (<2yrs)
  • Large pontoon steps from the shop, complete with seven local bangka and speed boats
  • Epicentre of one of the most incredibly biodiverse regions in the world
  • Dive with thousands of rare and threatened marine species and coral varieties
  • Dedicated camera room with exclusive rinse tank and computer
  • Retail shop, filling station and an organised gear storage and rental zone
  • Courses, diving, and support for Technical Diving at all levels.

Description

Asia Divers and El Galleon Resort are a PADI Five Star CDC center and one of the longest-serving scuba diving centers in the Philippines. 

Located just a few hours from Manila and a short boat ride from Batangas, Asia Divers offers the perfect getaway. With over 30 years of experience in training divers, from absolute beginners to instructor levels, they also cater to certified divers with a range of daily fun dives, visiting local dive sites in Sabang and organizing day trips to locations like Verde Island.

Guests can enjoy high-quality service and comfort at Asia Divers and El Galleon Dive Resort. The resort features a spacious diving platform with a large pontoon, allowing easy access to and from the boats. Additionally, there is a large storage area for gear, a dedicated camera room, and rinse tanks for photographers.

The dive team at Asia Divers is committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring guests have everything they need for a personalized five-star experience. As the first CDC (Career Development Center) in the Philippines, Asia Divers is renowned for its high standards in teaching all PADI courses, from Bubble Maker programs for kids to Divemaster and Instructor-level courses.

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DIVING SERVICES

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Filipino

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Onsite Training Pool
  • Onsite Classroom
  • Air Conditioning
  • Retail Shop
  • Waterfront Location
  • Dive Boat
  • Onsite Accommodation
  • Food & Drinks

Rental Equipment

  • Wetsuit – 3Mm
  • Gauges
  • Wetsuit – 5Mm
  • Steel Cylinders
  • Bcd
  • Scooter (Dpv)
  • Large Cylinders (15L / 100 Cu. Ft.)
  • Compass
  • Dive Computer
  • Regulator
  • Children Sizes
  • Wetsuit – 7Mm
  • Wetsuit – Shorty
  • Drysuit

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Cdc
  • Padi Tecrec Facility

Resort Amenities

Payments

  • Visa
  • Amex
  • Discover
  • Personal Checks
  • Cash (Local Currency)

Resort Description

El Galleon resort is surrounded by tropical, lush foliage and occupies an attractive spot just five minutes from the busier parts of Puerto Galera.

Found on the North East tip of Mindoro, El Galleon resort offers comfortable and air-conditioned rooms, offering views of the ocean or pool. The penthouse apartment offers a big private balcony, kitchen and adjoining living room.

The resort features an open-air, water front restaurant, three bars (each offering a distinctive atmosphere),  a swimming pool, Le Palm Spa and free WiFi. There are many excursion opportunities, including sunset cruises, beach BBQs, Tukuran River treks, local Mangyan Village tours, golf, sailing and more.

The on-site PADI Career Development Center was the 1st in the Philippines and offers access to the waters around Puerta Galera, declared a Marine Reserve when its biodiversity was discovered in the 1980s. A study by the California Academy of Sciences found the area around Verde Island was ‘the center or the center’ of marine diversity worldwide, home to numerous rare and threatened species.

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How to get there

Transportation Options  

1. Seadogs Scheduled Water Taxi Service  

2. Public Ferry  

The Seadogs Water Taxi operates daily, departing from Beberabe Port at 13:30 and arriving at Sabang Pier. The return trip leaves Sabang Pier at 12:30. Upon arrival, our staff will be there to assist your clients at Sabang Port.  

To catch the Seadogs Water Taxi, guests must be picked up in Manila by 10:30 AM at the latest. If they arrive earlier in the morning, taking a public ferry from Batangas Port may be a more convenient option, as they would otherwise have to wait at Beberabe Port until 13:30 for departure.  

For those opting for the public ferry, a tuk-tuk will be arranged to meet them at Balatero Port in Puerto Galera and transport them directly to El Galleon Resort.  

 

 Arrival  

  • Private transfers arranged via the resort from Manila are the most convenient and quickest way to reach the resort. This entails a 2-hour air-conditioned car/van ride from Manila to Berberabe Pier, followed by a 1-hour ride on a brand-new Navicat vessel to the resort. Other transportation options are available, including the Seadogs Scheduled Water Taxi and Public Ferry (see details below). 
  • Please book a flight arriving between 3:00 AM and 2:00 PM. 
  • Please read the instructions for pickup carefully and keep them on hand for guidance upon arrival. If you cannot find the driver, please call the resort at:  

El Galleon Resort Front Desk: +63 43-287-3205 (Hours: 6 AM – 10 PM)  

Mobile: +63 917-814-5107  

  • Your driver will be wearing an Asia Divers white T-shirt and carrying a sign with your name on it.  
  • If you require further information about the airport, visit:   Manila Airport Website: [https://www.mnl-airport.com](https://www.mnl-airport.com)  

 

Airport Pick-Up Instructions  

Terminal 1:  

- Collect your luggage, pass through customs, and exit the airport.  

- Cross the road and go down either ramp (left or right).  

- Stand with your back to the Duty-Free Store.  

- Look across the street for someone in an Asia Divers white T-shirt holding a sign with your name.  

 

Terminal 2:  

- Collect your luggage, pass through customs, and exit the airport.  

- Turn right at the Arrivals Access Area and find BAY #20.  

- Your driver will meet you there, wearing an Asia Divers white T-shirt and holding a sign with your name.  

 

Terminal 3:  

- Collect your luggage, pass through customs.  

- Meet your driver in front of Burger King (do not exit the terminal).  

- Look for someone in an Asia Divers white T-shirt holding a sign with your name.  

 

Direct Private Transfers to/from Manila  

  • Convenient and quick: Transfer from the airport, hotel, or private residence in Manila to El Galleon Resort in Puerto Galera.  

Details needed:  

- For airport pick-up: Flight details.  

- For hotel pick-up: Hotel name, phone number, and room number.  

- For private residence: Full address, directions, and a contact phone number.  

Journey time: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours total (2-hour car/van ride + 40-minute boat ride).  

Important: Water taxi service is only available during daylight hours. If arriving by air, plan to land in Manila no later than 1:00 PM.  

 

Scheduled Water Taxi Service  

Value option: Combine a private pick-up in Manila with a shared water taxi service.  

Schedule:  

- Pick-up in Manila: 10:30 AM  

- Water taxi departs Beberabe Port: 1:30 PM (daily, weather permitting)  

- Drop-off: Sabang Pier  

- Return trip from Sabang Pier: 12:30 PM  

 

Flight planning:  

- Plan to land in Manila by 9:30 AM to use this option.  

- For return flights, book 7:00 PM or later.  

Note: Guests must be picked up in Manila by 10:30 AM at the latest. If arriving earlier, taking a public ferry from Batangas Port may be more convenient, as the water taxi departs only at 1:30 PM.  

 

Public Ferry Option  

Inexpensive option: Suitable for seasoned travelers with light luggage.  

Directions:  

1. Take a taxi to PITX Terminal in Manila.  

2. Take a bus to Batangas City Pier.  

3. Catch a ferry to Balatero Port in Puerto Galera.  

4. From Balatero Port: 30-minute drive to Sabang, then a 10-minute walk to the resort.  

5. Tricycle pickup: We can arrange a tricycle transfer from Balatero Port for 350 pesos.  

Total travel time: Approximately 3.5 to 4.5 hours (depending on connections).  

 

Departure  

  • After checking out, you may return to Manila Airport or your onward destination using the same transport options as your arrival.  
  • For assistance or to arrange private transfers, please speak with the resort staff.

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