PALAWAN
| Palawan is dotted by nearly
2,000 islands, many of which have irregular coastlines that make
excellent harbors. Palawan is dubbed as the country's last nature
frontier. |
Busuanga is the largest
in the Calamian group of islands. What makes Busuanga special
are the game reserve and wildlife sanctuary, and the wrecks around
Coron Bay. Taking an average of day long trips from the town
proper, you can savour the sight of twelve wrecks identified
in diveable depths. Although diving can be done anytime, visibility
and current are best from October to May. Bonus attractions are
Coron's limestone cliffs and tiny isolated beach coves along
with freshwater lakes, one of which features hot springs and
can be accessed by a short climb over limestone pinnacles from
the sea. A hidden cavern
with an underwater entrance to the sea can be explored. Pearl
farms
are added attractions. |
| Dive Sites |
Average
Depth |
Maximum
Depth |
Black Island Wreck
Taiei Maru (Concepcion Wreck) Akitsushima
Gunboat at Lusong Island
Olympia Maru
Kogyo Maru
Irako
Mamya Maru
Tangat Wreck
East Tangat Wreck
Coron Island-Fishing Boat
Barracuda Lake
Coral Garden
Delian Island-North & South
Framjee Bank
Brown Rocks
Tara Island-West Side
Kyokusan Maru
Dumunpalit Island-Southwest |
20 meters
16 meters
28 meters
6 meters
19 meters
28 meters
35 meters
25 meters
24 meters
10 meters
4-8 meters
20 meters
20 meters
8 meters
15 meters
18 meters
20 meters
30 meters
15 meters |
32 meters
26 meters
38 meters
10 meters
25 meters
34 meters
42 meters
34 meters
30 meters
22 meters
12 meters
40 meters
40 meters
25 meters
40 meters
25 meters
30 meters
43 meters
30 meters |
HOW TO GET THERE
BY AIR
ASIAN SPIRIT
Manila to Busuanga
Daily Flights 1415/1515
Busuanga to Manila
Daily Flights 1530/1630
BY SEA
WG&A
Manila to Coron
Fridays 1600/0600
SUPERFERRY
Coron to Manila
Sundays 1100/1300 |
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Northern Palawan Exposure |
| More dive sites are located
in the town of El Nido, Miniloc Island and Taytay Bay, Northern
Palawan. These sites have de luxe resorts which offer recreational
activities along with leisure diving and snorkelling. |
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HOW TO GET THERE
Direct access to El Nido,
Palawan from Manila is via regular chartered flights of Corporate
Air. The aircraft is a 19-seater Dornier and flying time is approximately
1 hour and 15 minutes.
The daily flight schedule is as follows:
| Manila-El Nido |
ETD 0730H &
1500H |
| El Nido-Manila |
ETD 0930H &
1700H |
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PHILIPPINE DIVE FIESTA
PACKAGES |
MINILOC
ISLAND RESORT
El Nido, Palawan
Rates Per person in US Dollars
Validity Period:
Nov. 01 - Dec. 15, 2003
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|
Rm Category |
Package |
1/2 Twin |
Triple/Quad |
Single |
Inclusions |
| Garden/Family
Cottage (air-con) |
3D/2N |
498.00 |
475.00 |
545.00 |
-
Welcome Drink
- 2 Nights room accommodation
- Full board meals based on night stay, exluding drinks
- Roundtrip charter flight (Manila-El Nido-Manila)
- Roundtrip land boat transfers (El Nido Airport-Miniloc/ Lagen-El
Nido)
- 4 regular dives including tanks, weights, use of boat and services
of a dive master (for extra night, 2 dives are included)
- Use of non-motorized marine sports such as masks, fins, snorkels,
kayaks, windsurfing boards and sails, hobie cat, as well as indoor
recreational facilities (subject to availability)
- Service Charge and applicable government tax
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:
- All-you-can drink iced tea or juice of the day during meals
in the restaurants
- Freshly brewed coffee in the clubhouse all day
- A pair of native room slippers for every adult
- One hand-woven beach bag per room
DIVER'S CONCESSIONS:
- Additional 5-kilos luggage allowance for licensed divers availing
of promo 10% discount on t-shirts
DIVE INSTRUCTOR'S CONCESSIONS
- Complimentary one dive package for certified dive instructors
or dive masters bringing minimum 5 paying guests, at least 3
of whom are certified divers availing of the package.
- Complimentary extra dives and night dives if taken with at
least 1 other member of the group, otherwise 50% discount shall
be extended. |
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Extra
Night (1 diving day/2 dives) |
139.00 |
128.00 |
163.00 |
Water
Cottage*/Cliff Cottage/ Seaview Rooms
* Triple/Quad not possible on
Water cottage |
3D/2N |
520.00 |
498.00 |
568.00 |
| |
Extra
Night (1 diving day/2 dives) |
139.00 |
138.00 |
174.00 |
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LAGEN
ISLAND RESORT
El Nido, Palawan
Rates Per person in US Dollars
Validity Period:
Nov. 01 - Dec. 15, 2003
|
|
Rm Category |
Package |
1/2 Twin |
Triple/Quad |
Single |
Inclusions |
| Forest
Room (air-con) |
3D/2N |
545.00 |
523.00 |
593.00 |
-
Welcome Drink
- Three full meal for every night's stay, excluding drinks
- 2 nights room accommodation
- Roundtrip land & boat transfers (El Nido Airport-Miniloc/
Lagen-El Nido Airport) on the regular airport shuttle
- 4 regular dives including tanks, weights, use of boat and services
of a dive master
- Use of non-motorized
marine sports such as masks, fins, snorkels, kayaks, windsurfing
boards and sails, hobie cat, as well as indoor recreational facilities
(subject to availability
- Service Charge and applicable government tax
Additional Amenities:
- All-you-can-drink iced tea or juice of the day during meals
in the restaurants
- Freshly brewed coffee in the clubhouse all day
- A pair of native room slippers for every adult
- One hand-woven beach bag per room
Diver's Concessions:
- Additional 5 - kilos luggage allowance for licensed divers
awailing of promo 10% discount on T-shirts
Dive Instructor's Concessions:
- Complimentary one dive package for certified dive instructors
or dive masters bringing minimum 5 paying guests, at least 3
of whom are certified divers availing of the package
- Complimentary extra dives and night dives if taken with at
least 1 other member of the group, otherwise 50% discount shall
be extended. |
| |
Extra
Night (1 diving day/2 dives) |
163.00 |
152.00 |
187.00 |
| Water
Cottage/Beach Front (air-con) |
|
618.00 |
595.00 |
665.00 |
| |
Extra
Night (1 diving day/2 dives) |
199.00 |
188.00 |
223.00 |
Forest
Suite
(air-con) |
|
690.00 |
668.00 |
738.00 |
| |
Extra
Night (1 diving day/2 dives) |
235.00 |
224.00 |
259.00 |
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DOS
PALMAS ARRECEFFI ISLAND,
Palawan
Rates Per person in US Dollars
Validity Period:
Nov. 01 - Dec. 15, 2003
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|
Rm Category |
Package |
1/2 Twin |
Single |
CHILD |
Inclusions |
| Bay
Cottage (air-con) |
3D/2N |
315.00 |
368.00 |
80.00 |
-
Welcome Drink
- Scheduled roundtrip land & boat transfers
- 3 nights room accommodation
- Full board meals
- Set lunch at nearby picnic sites
- Complimentary coffee and/ or tea throughout the day
- One intro dive per person for non-divers (during entire stay)
inclusive of diving gear or one service from our Tropical Spa
Free use of the following facilities and equipment:
- Swimming pool and Jacuzzi
- Children's playground
- Ocean Kayaks
- Snorkeling equipment
- Courts & equipment
- Recreation center
- Speedboat transfers to nearby snorkeling and picnic sites
- Services of a guest officer and marine sports guide |
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Extra
Night (1 diving day/ 2 dives) |
137.00 |
154.00 |
30.00 |
| Garden
Cottage (air-con) |
3D/2N |
290.00 |
343.00 |
80.00 |
| |
Extra
Night (1 diving day/ 2 dives) |
126.00 |
154.00 |
30.00 |
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DISCOVERY
DIVERS RESORT
Coron, Palawan
Rates Per person in US Dollars
Validity Period:
Nov. 01 - Dec. 15, 2003
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|
Rm Category |
Package |
Double |
Single |
Extra Bed |
Inclusions |
| Non
Air-con Room |
4D/3N |
507.00 |
N.A. |
N.A. |
- Roundtrip airfare
Asian Spirit or Seair (Manila/ Busuanga/Manila
- Airport pick-up and transfers to resort and back
- 3 nights room accommodation
- 3 diving days/6 dives with tanks, weights, boat charter and
guide
- All meals and lodging at Discovery Divers
- Nitrox available upon request |
| Please contact
the following Dive Resort Operators/Tour Operators: |
Dos
Palmas Arreceffi Island Resort
Tel: (632) 637-6226 / 36
Fax:(632) 637-4230
Email: info@dospalmas.com.ph
Ocean Colors
Tel: (632) 890-4142
Fax:(632) 890-7165
Email: joy@oceancolors.com |
El
Nido Resorts/Ten Knox Development Corp.
Tel: (632) 894-5644
Fax:(632) 810-3620
Email: sales@elnidoresorts.com |
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