Holiday in the Philippines

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Ronondo Rico

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When you think of a scuba diving Holiday in the Philippines images of massive resorts, long sandy beaches filled with hundreds of tourists, numerous dive shops and the horizon filled with dozens of banka boats. Scuba Diving in the Philippines isn't like this at Monarch Sands Beach Resort. This Dumaguete Resort is located 1 hour south on the airport on a secluded bay near the sleepy fishing village of Siaton. Specializing in personal service, this Dive resort shows it's guests some of the best scuba diving in the Philippines. Wether it's at Apo Island or Muck dives at the house reef. Our dive masters will guide you on an exciting dive adventure of a lifetime.

Monarch Sands Beach Resort employs the best dive masters we can find. Lead Guide and Instructor, Gary Fenney has over 7,000 dives and has instructed over 500 students. His love for the sport and knowledge of the area is unsurpassed. Richard is from Holland and Dex is a local Apo Island resident. Between them they are in the water daily, exploring, guiding and honing their skills to perfection. Each guide is committed to making your Holiday in the Philippines an exciting.Scuba Diving in the Philippines:

Our Philippine Dive Resorts most popular package: 3 days/2 nights Apo Island Dive Package. Experience the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary with its fantastic coral, giant turtles and abundance of Marine life with a companion. An adventure packed day of 3 dives at one of the world's top dive locales.

This dive package is designed for two divers staying at our Philippine Beach resort just south of Dumaguete. Guided by our expert guide with over 7,000 dives we provide unsurpassed excitement.
Inclusive:

Private Airport Transportation
Deluxe Beach cottage (double occupancy)
Hot Water Showers
3 dives at Apo Island
Boat, weights, guides, tanks included
Free use of BCD, Wet suit, Fins, Mask, Reg (as needed)
Sack lunch on dive day
Free Wi-Fi
Free Daily Breakfast
All Sanctuary fees and Taxes


$159.99 each, 2 divers min.

Your day starts with a great breakfast of fruit crepes or American style eggs bacon and potatos. While you are getting mentally ready the resort staff is checking your equipment and loading it for transportation to the Malatapay pier, where you will board a 60 foot banka boat for a short trip to Apo Island. Gary or Dex will start the dive briefing on conditions, expectations and dive depths and after a short 25 minute boat ride you will be starting Dive #1. Scuba Diving in the Philippines is indeed like visiting Disneyland. Filled with wonders, excitement and a day of fun. Lunch on the shores of Apo island is provided by the chefs of Monarch Sands Resort. Fruits, nuts, sweets and sandwiches to replenish your energy for Dive #2.

During your hour breaks on the boat, instructor Gary is available to answer any diving questions that you may have. With over 7,000 dives and a PADI certified instructor, he is a gold mine of information on techniques and Marine life in the Philippines. When you have completed Dive #3, the banka will return to the Matalapay pier for pick up and return to our Philippine beach resort. Arrival at the resort is around 4:30 pm.where our staff is on hand to clean and care for your equipment and to help prepare for a fantastic dinner on the beach.

Relax, watch the sunset and get ready....tomorrow is another adventure.
 
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