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Apo Island - Impressions
from Paradise |
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Some 72 hectares of volcanic rock situated
in the Mindanao Sea, Apo Island has a marine sanctuary that was
started in 1985 by Siliman University. Experienced dive masters
can take you to magical trips in the underwater world of Apo.
The John G. Shedd Aquarium in Lake Shore
Drive , Chicago Illinois has spent some US$ 47 million for this
interactive state-of-the-art project that covers a 27,000 sq.
ft. recreation of Apo Island. Eight years of planning five research
trips, three years of infrastructure construction (since 1999)
have gone into this ambitious project. The
Philippine Wild Reef Exhibit shall open on April 9, 2003.
The permanent exhibit will give visitors
a diver's eye view of the Philippine coral reefs, the most populous
and diverse aquatic ecosystem in the world. Shedd's experts found
an idyllic community where humans, animals and habitats co-exist
in harmony. Some 540 aquatic species nearly doubling the aquarium's
existing species will inhabit the new exhibit.
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| Dive Sites |
Average
Depth |
Maximum
Depth |
Largahan
Boluarte
The Chapel
Rock Point
The Sanctuary
Kan-u-ran
Cogon
Olo Point
Coconut |
14 meters
15 meters
10 meters
20 meters
25 meters |
20 meters
20 meters
20 meters
20 meters
30-40 meters
50 meters
34 meters
30 meters
20 plus meters |
HOW TO GET THERE
There are daily flights
from Manila to Dumaguete. The flight from Manila takes about
an hour; another 10 minutes by taxi, or
tricycle to downtown. Dumaguete
is readily accessible by sea. High
speed ferries from Cebu City run
three times daily for 2.5 hours. Fast
ferries run from Dumaguete to
Siquijor three times daily for 45
minutes. You can also go between
Tagbilaran, Siquijor and
Dumaguete direct by fast ferry boat. |
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STANDARD
DIVING PACKAGE (4 days/3 nights) |
Day
1 Depart Manila. Check-in at resort. Lunch
at
| the resort/inn.
Afternoon briefing and dive clinic. Welcome dinner at resort/inn. |
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Day 2 After an early breakfast, depart for a whole
| day of diving.
First dive upon arrival. Lunch on board. Rest after lunch before
second dive. If natural condition of the place allows and the
physical condition of the divers permit, a plunge for a third
deep maybe undertaken. Back to resort/inn for dinner and overnight. |
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Day 3 After
early breakfast, whole day for more
| dives; this
time to explore the more challenging sites for more spectacular
underwater adventure. Lunch in between dives. Back to resort/inn
for dinner & overnight. |
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Day 4 After breakfast, morning free or depart for |
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PHILIPPINE DIVE FIESTA
PACKAGES |
EL
DORADO
Dumaguete/Dauin
Rates
Per person in US Dollars
Validity Period:
Nov. 01 - May 2004
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Rm Category |
Package |
1/2 Twin |
Single Rm |
Extra Bed |
Inclusions |
| Standard
Room (Non-aircon) |
5D/4N |
238.00 |
295.00 |
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Roundtrip transfers (airport/resort/airport)
- 4 nights room accommodation
- Daily American breakfast
- 3 diving days/6 dives
- Use of tank, weight, belt, boat & guide
- Rental for complete diving equipment: US$15/day
Dive rates valid until May 2004
Santuary Fees not included |
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Extra Night
(1 diving day / 2 dives) |
77.00 |
89.00 |
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| Deluxe
Room (Aircon) |
5D/4N |
265.00 |
348.00 |
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Extra Night
(1 diving day / 2 dives) |
84.00 |
102.00 |
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STA.
MONICA BEACH RESORT
Dumaguete/Dauin
Rates
Per person in US Dollars
Validity Period:
Nov. 01 - Dec. 15, 2003
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Rm Category |
Package |
1/2 Twin |
Single Rm |
Extra Bed |
Inclusions |
| De Luxe Rm |
5D/4N |
258.00 |
322.00 |
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Roundtrip transfers (airport/resort/airport)
- 4 nights room accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- 3 whole day dive |
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Extra
Night (one full day dive) |
88.00 |
104.00 |
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DUMAGUETE
- ALONA BEACH - CABILAO - SIQUIJOR - MOALBOAL - MALAPASCUA
Dumaguete/Bohol/Cebu/Siquijor
Rates Per person in US Dollars
Validity Period:
Nov. 01 - Dec. 15, 2003
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Rm Category |
Package |
1/2 Twin |
Single Rm |
Extra Bed |
Inclusions |
| Standard |
15D/14N |
995.00 |
1,205.00 |
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- Transfers from/to
Cebu International Airport to the first and back from the last
destination
- 14 nights accom with breakfast (B/B) in the resorts of your
choice.
- Non limit diving (house reef and boat) including tanks, weights
and guide |
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Extra Night |
18.00 |
31.00 |
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| Superior |
15D/14N |
1,080.00 |
1,385.00 |
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Extra Night |
25.00 |
45.00 |
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| Please contact
the following Dive Resort Operators/Tour Operators: |
Sea
Explorers Head Office
Tel: (
Fax:
Email: |
Marsman
Travel
Tel: (632) 887-0000
Email: pbyoung@marsmandrysdale.com
Travel Edge
Tel: (632) 772-5555
Fax:(632) 842-8269 |
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