Scuby Dooby
Guest
I tried to go there once about 2 years ago - never made it past the lobby. The facilities look nice but I have never been treated more poorly in a resort or hotel in my life!!
I went in to enquire about the cost of doing some day dives while my wife and children (non divers) stayed at the resort, swam in the pool, etc. (which they claimed on their website was ok). They proceeded to try to gouge me on the prices for day dives and generally treated us so rudely that we were out of there in less than 5 minutes. I've heard from an owner of another well known resort in the area that they have had lots of complaints about staff in the past - too bad because it is a nice looking resort and in a great location.
I met the new management on a SI at a small beach hut they have opened on a nearby island (maricapan) and they asked me to try again and let them make it up to me. Once bitten twice shy I"m afraid and haven't taken them up on their offer . . .
As to Puerto Galera vs Anilao I'd say that is a tough one - both are good and fairly similar diving in my mind though you will probably see more big fish over in puerto galera. As Kitbuga mentioned though, you will also need an extra couple of days for travel to Puerto Galera because the ferry schedules will take a full day away both coming and going, though it is a very pretty ride. I also agree with the resorts mentioned in Anilao, I've been to both Aquaventure and Balai (and will certainly go back to both) and heard good things about Planet Dive.
Good luck on your trip, I'm sure you'll manage to have a great time.
Joe
I went in to enquire about the cost of doing some day dives while my wife and children (non divers) stayed at the resort, swam in the pool, etc. (which they claimed on their website was ok). They proceeded to try to gouge me on the prices for day dives and generally treated us so rudely that we were out of there in less than 5 minutes. I've heard from an owner of another well known resort in the area that they have had lots of complaints about staff in the past - too bad because it is a nice looking resort and in a great location.
I met the new management on a SI at a small beach hut they have opened on a nearby island (maricapan) and they asked me to try again and let them make it up to me. Once bitten twice shy I"m afraid and haven't taken them up on their offer . . .
As to Puerto Galera vs Anilao I'd say that is a tough one - both are good and fairly similar diving in my mind though you will probably see more big fish over in puerto galera. As Kitbuga mentioned though, you will also need an extra couple of days for travel to Puerto Galera because the ferry schedules will take a full day away both coming and going, though it is a very pretty ride. I also agree with the resorts mentioned in Anilao, I've been to both Aquaventure and Balai (and will certainly go back to both) and heard good things about Planet Dive.
Good luck on your trip, I'm sure you'll manage to have a great time.
Joe
