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    Portulano Dive Resort

    129 Reviews

    Portulano Dive Resort

    129 Reviews
    ☆ 3 star hotel
    San Pablo St, Bauan, Batangas, Philippines
    14 rooms
    YES ($) Internet
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    Portulano Divers

    129 Reviews
    dive center
    Onsite Show address

    San Pablo St, Bauan, Batangas, Philippines

    Dive center descriptionDiving services

    Package highlights

    • Plunge below the surface to see colorful nudibranches, octopus and some macro critters you've never seen before! 
    • Choose from exhilerating high-voltage dives with pelagics in Bahura-Ligpo and macro-filled dives in the nearby sanctuary
    • Waste no time getting into the water - the house reef is just steps from your room and most dive sites are under five minutes away
    • Find your own corner of paradise to relax in between dives in one of the cozy lounges, or escape to your room for a private view of the ocean
    • Find a new appreciation for marine life with some underwater photography. The conditions and facilities here are perfect for honing this skill
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    Dates & Prices

    Book now, pay later

    No need to enter any payment details now.
    You only need to pay 48h after your booking is confirmed.

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    10% CHEAPER on average than booking rooms & diving direct.
    EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS such as free DAN dive insurance.
    24/7 EXPERT DIVING ADVICE from travel agents who are all divers.
    Book in full confidence. We are PADI, the leader in diving.

    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: 25% (downpayment)
    • 45 days before trip start: 75% (balance)

    Cancellation fee

    Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

    • 5% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 22 days prior to arrival
    • 55% will be charged if you cancel between 22 and 15 days prior to arrival
    • 100% will be charged if you cancel less than 15 days prior to arrival

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    Highlights

    • TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner five years running
    • Ideal conditions and great facilities for underwater photography
    • Go straight from training pool to house reef in just 10 meters
    • New and well-maintained dive gear and snorkeling gear are available for rent. Dive computers, underwater flashlights are also available
    • EAN/NITROX fills are available on site using partial pressure gas blending


    Description

    Portulano Dive Resort is an award-winning PADI dive center, with a salt water training pool on site and a house reef just 10 meters away.

    Excellent scuba diving and snorkeling sites are just 3-5 minutes away. From exciting high-voltage dives with pelagics in Bahura-Ligpo and Pinnacle to macro subjects and fish-filled dives in the nearby sanctuary.

    It's the perfect place for underwater photography. Being in the center of the coral triangle along the verde island passage presents incredible opportunities for seeing unique creatures. Colorful sites, walls and reefs also offer many opportunities for beautiful wide angle shots. 

    Simple and efficient, the camera room has a drying area at the entrance where you can air spray the water out of your UW camera housing. There are charging and assembly stations with towels for drying. A humidifier cabinet is available to keep cameras safe from moisture in case you want to keep your digital bundle extra dry.

    The local guides and Divemasters have keen eyes and good knowledge of marine life behaviour and a deep respect for the environment. They are well-trained in terms of diving, rescue and safety skills.


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    DIVING SERVICES

    Diving Facilities

    • Shop
    • Training Pool
    • House Reef
    • Fish Id And Diving Books

    Diving gear

    • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
    • Filling Station

    PADI® Courses Available

    • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba Diving
    • Scuba Refresher
    • Open Water Diver
    • Advanced Open Water Diver
    • Rescue Diver
    • Divemaster
    • Nitrox Certification

    Languages spoken

    • English

    PADI membership level

    • Padi Dive Resort

    For your safety

    • Emergency Oxygen Kit
    • First Aid Kits
    • Vhf Radio

    Resort Amenities

    Great for families

    • Board Games
    • Babysitting/Child Services

    Sports & Watersports

    • Snorkeling
    • Stand-Up Paddling
    • Kayaking
    • Pool/Snooker
    • Ping Pong

    Facilities

    • Beach Front
    • Restaurant
    • Swimming Pool(S)
    • Bar / Lounge
    • Lounge/Tv Area
    • Games Room
    • Equipment For Kids

    Payments

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • Cash (Local Currency)

    Amenities & services

    • Wi-Fi ($)
    • Camera Station
    • Air-Conditioning

    Food & drink

    • Buffet
    • Alcohol
    • Vegetarian Food
    • Gluten Free Food
    • Vegan

    Wellness & Relaxation

    • Massage Services

    Activities

    • Hiking

    Resort Description

    Portulano Dive Resort is a boutique scuba diving resort in Bauan, on the quieter side of the Philippines.

    Portulan Dive Resort puts you at the heart of the coral triangle, where you can experience the richest marine biodiversity and the most colorful reefs in the world. At just a two hour drive from Manila International Airport, it's a convenient place to get to for easy access to the wonderful diving and snorkeling sites of the region.

    All rooms are directly in front of the sea, giving you a bedside view of the ocean. The entire front of the room is made up of glass doors which can be fully opened, so you can enjoy the breathtaking views and sunsets from the privacy of your own terrace. There's nothing like waking up to the gentle sound of the waves.  


    How to get there

    Arrival 

    • Fly to Manila International Airport. 
    • The resort will arrange to pick you up and bring you via car or van to the boat pick-up point (advance notice is required). This journey will take up to three hours and from there you'll take a boat to the resort's private jetty. 
    • The boat transfers depart between 10 am and 5 pm, so if your flight lands after 12 pm noon, it is better that you stay in Manila for one night and depart the following morning.  
    • Check in time is 12:30 pm. 

    Departure

    • Check out time is 12 pm. 
    • The resort will arrange your transfer back to the airport following check out (advance notice is required). 

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