Trip Report Diving with Atmosphere Resort | Philippines | 4K HDR Video

[living4experiences]

Any magnifying glass should work under water. Magnification will not be as high as claimed, but even 1.5 X or 2 X will do the work.
For several years my wife had a cheap one from Amazon. It worked well.

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During the last trip the glass got lost, and we asked for the resort to order the following heavy duty from their local internet store:

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Some divers had big and heavy magnifying glasses.

Hope the above is of help.

Val

I bought the same ones but with a hole predrilled so I could attach it to my BCD. They're cheap and easily replaceable. You want a glass lens, not plastic. I recommend detaching it during surface intervals if you have dive staff help change out your gear or clean your gear at the end of the day. I left mine attached and didn't realize the glass was missing until mid-dive. I couldn't figure out what was going on with my eyes, noticed there was no glass, motioned to my buddy, stuck my hand through the hole and wiggled my hand, and she nearly spit out her regulator laughing.

 

[Laval]

I bought the same ones but with a hole predrilled so I could attach it to my BCD. They're cheap and easily replaceable. You want a glass lens, not plastic. I recommend detaching it during surface intervals if you have dive staff help change out your gear or clean your gear at the end of the day. I left mine attached and didn't realize the glass was missing until mid-dive. I couldn't figure out what was going on with my eyes, noticed there was no glass, motioned to my buddy, stuck my hand through the hole and wiggled my hand, and she nearly spit out her regulator laughing.

Where there was no a hole, I drilled myself.

 

[sarahjoy_l]

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful 10-day stay at Atmosphere Resort Spa, during our diving vacation in April 2024.

The resort itself is lovely, with three swimming pools and nicely landscaped grounds that provide a great backdrop for relaxation. The rooms were spacious and cozy, giving us a comfortable retreat at the end of each day.
Their restaurant offers a great variety of delicious food, which was consistently enjoyable.
Their dive operation was very good. The staff were professional and accommodating, ensuring our diving experiences were smooth and enjoyable. We encountered a diverse array of marine life, including frogfish, seahorses, cuttlefish, harlequin shrimp, and mantis shrimps.
What made this resort special is its family-friendly atmosphere: it offers a great opportunity for divers with children to enjoy a diving vacation, with activities tailored for both adults and kids.
We would definitely consider returning to this resort.

To see what kind of diving in Dauin and Apo Island, please watch our latest 4K HDR video, "Diving Dauin and Apo Island with Atmosphere Resort & Spa | Philippines | 2024", which showcases the incredible marine life we had the pleasure of encountering.

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Love your videos!! Between Anda and Dauin which one would you pick if you could only visit one?

 

[JonnieB]

Love your videos!! Between Anda and Dauin which one would you pick if you could only visit one?

I'll jump in and say Dauin is very macro focused, other than Apo Island, you'll be mostly diving over black sand and algae/seagrass beds. Anda in more mixed...coral reefs, macro, and open water.

 

[sarahjoy_l]

I'll jump in and say Dauin is very macro focused, other than Apo Island, you'll be mostly diving over black sand and algae/seagrass beds. Anda in more mixed...coral reefs, macro, and open water.

Thank you that answers my question perfectly

 

[Laval]

Love your videos!! Between Anda and Dauin which one would you pick if you could only visit one?

We like diving in Dauin and Apo island more than in Anda. Also, the Atmosphere resort, including accommodation, dive operation, restaurant and overall atmosphere, is five stars diving resort, while our resort in Anda is three stars in our opinion. We would love to come back to and dive with the Atmosphere resort again, but we will not be coming back to Anda.

 

[Centrals]

We like diving in Dauin and Apo island more than in Anda. Also, the Atmosphere resort, including accommodation, dive operation, restaurant and overall atmosphere, is five stars diving resort, while our resort in Anda is three stars in our opinion. We would love to come back to and dive with the Atmosphere resort again, but we will not be coming back to Anda.

Far far better reply.

 

[mariusz_scis]

What are the travel options to get to this resort? and how long did the journey take you?

 

[Laval]

In our case, we flew from Manila to Dumaguete by Philippines Air (about 1-1.5 hr flight), and then 0.5 hr to the resort by a minivan. You may want to check the resort's website for other travel options.