It was my third time on the Siren and again it was a really great way to explore the underwaterworld around the Visaya's. The boat is very beautiful and perfectly equipped for divers and photographers (although I am not one of those) The crew goes out of their way to make it as comfortable for you as possible, always friendly and attentive, there on the dive deck when you need them! Great food and clean rooms wit hot water.... sometimes that feels like heaven!
But even though start of rainy season we had great weather and our guide Enrico Avesani got to show of his great skills once again to find us the really really small stuff but also his fish whispering techniques :)
Tnx again to everyone on the boat, I had a really great time! (special tnx to flamboyant Ray for making us laugh a lo...
Everything was top notch. From the moment we were met by the operations manager, Sam, to the moment we disembarked the crew looked after us. Friendly smiling faces greeted us, warm towels were brought to dry us after the dives, cold beer was served to us for free and our chefs presented the food in fun ways. on board the yacht was super clean, a few rough edges but only to expected when out at sea.
The dive team were wonderful- delighting us with all the tiny creatures they find. Safe and fun - the best combination. Tanks were always filled to 200 bar and free nitrox a welcome plus
we didn't have the best weather topside but that did not interfere with the diving nor the amount of fun we all had
Definitely thinking about another trip to one of the yachts other itineraries- Tubbataha co...
Smack in the center of the all thedives sites that Puerto Galera has to offer. This resort is amazing. The pool is spot on. The rooms are immaculate with modern furnishings. Everything is new! Real mattresses! We had a great 180 degree ocean view. Lalaguna Villas is a great place to stay while taking your dive vacation n Puerto Galera or Sabang. Great staff! The food was good too. We were there off season so did not get to use the floating bar, but the resort has great food 24 hours!
We, a group of divers from Augsburg were in February 2014 for three fantastic weeks in the Dive Spot Asia . The base is run by Gerhard Gehlen and his wife Amay . The service on this basis is simply unbeatable. I have not experienced anything like this . Gerhard reads from eyes everything - When diving in the excursions ashore , introduction to local conditions of Dalaguete and transfer to and from Cebu by 1 clock at night. The dive guids are very experienced , attentive and know all about . Nevertheless, one has to request all the freedoms you as an experienced diver likes to have . The dive sites are varied ( Cabilao , Panglao , Balicasag , ..) and the house reef also has much to offer. In the reef especially the mandarin fish are to be mentioned (see image ).
The Ocean Bay Beach Resor...
Sorgenfreies Tauchen in tollen Revieren, alle mit neuen Booten leicht zu erreichen. Und alles unter erfahrener , hektikfreier Leitung mit einer immer freundlichen und hilfsbereiter Mannschaft.
Wiederholung ein Muss !
This was our 32nd liveaboard experience and one of the best. Cabins were one of the largest we have seen. Nothing was left for you to do but eat, dive, and have fun. Even helped remove wetsuits and booties before they washed them after each dive. Then brought them to your dive station just before next dive. Casually mentioned a slippery floor in the shower, then a floor mat was immediately installed. The entire crew operated like a well oiled machine, with everyone dedicated to making your vacation enjoyable.
Awesome place to get certified!
In April 2014, I enjoyed my vacation at the diving center Dive Spot Asia. The diving center is located in the middle of the hotel Ocean Bay Beach Resort. We - a group of divers - booked our rooms directly at the diving center. Owner and managing director of Dive Spot Asia is the German Gerhard Gehlen. The diving is very well organized. The entire staff is friendly and totally oriented towards the individual interests of the diving guests. Dive Spot Asia uses a completely new diving boat - very comfortable for divers. The “Higala” is a fast boat, lying stable and calm in the water. Day trips to Panglao, Balicasag, Sumilon and Cabilao were particularly varied. I liked, too the diversity of the dive sites offshore with only few minutes of boat trip. The assistance by the entire staff - bot...
I stayed there for 18 days and had a great time. Very friendly staff. Great dive sides. During the 2 tank speed boot dives we always been the only dive boot at the dive side. 3 tank full day boot trips to Cabilao and Balicasac with the new banka. Don't miss to visit the house riff. Right here you can find turtels, mandarin fishes, devil scorpion fishes, pegasus as well as ghost pipe fishes and many many more.
I really looking forward to visit Gerhard and his team again.
See you next time Heike :-)
Very varied dive areas , many of them fast to reach with new boats. Familiar atmosphere with a expert Operator , fiendly staff and Senior employees. A must to repeat
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