Achievements, and exciting new experiences available for our Guests!

Possibly the biggest news this year, is that Scandi Divers Resort has been voted the Best overall Dive Operator in the whole of the Indo-Pacific region in the Scuba Diving Magazine Readers Choice Awards!

We claimed another three awards including Best Quality of Staff, Attention to Safety and Quality of Dive Facility!

Our Dive Team was Rated #1 in Quality of Staff for the entire Pacific & Indian Oceans Regions, in the Scuba Diving Magazine 2026 Readers' Choice Awards!

The only Philippines Resort/Operator listed in the Readers Choice Awards Operator category!

scuba diving magazne readers choice award

Our Dive Team was voted #1 for Best Quality of Staff in the Region!

Scandi also received top rankings in: Best Overall; Quality of Dive Boats; Quality of Rental Gear; Quality of Facilities; Quality of Training & Courses; Attention to Safety

These awards are the biggest honor we’ve ever achieved in our 20+ years in the dive industry. These awards wouldn’t have been possible without our brilliant guests. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. With many of you coming back as repeat guests we can celebrate this wonderful achievement together.

Please don’t underestimate the crucial role that you play. From these Scuba diving magazine votes, to Trip Advisor, Undercurrent and Scuba Board reviews all go towards our success. We mustn’t forget the importance of word of mouth as well. This has also played a big part in our growth in the dive industry.

These awards really mean the world to us. It will give us a further boost to level up even more. We have many planned improvements that will galvanize Scandi’s reputation further. Please help us share this wonderful news with your diving friends.  We hope to see you at our resort soon!

New features!

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Terrace Bar & Grill

Join us at the Terrace Bar & Grill, your go-to spot for afternoon relaxation and sports excitement! Open daily from 2pm to 10pm, come and enjoy our delicious menu, refreshing drinks, and catch every sports moment on TV!
scandi divers resort terrace bar and grill

Going Green with our Greens!

As part of our eco-friendly mission projects, we have now added a Hydrophonic System to the resort. Now everyone can have a fresh and newly harvested Lettuce, Arugula, Basil and other greens we grow.

New Bigger Kitchen

You can now see how our culinary delights are prepared by our Head Chef and team. See the real action going on while they prepare your favorite mouthwatering meals! Smell the smokey aromas of the all-time favourites Sizzling Gambas and Stuffed Squid! Read more about the Scandi Culinary Experience >

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New Expanded and Updated Dive Shop

Our bigger and spacious new camera room will make you feel comfortable and relaxed and give you plenty of room to work with your equipment. We have a new compressor room with additional compressors. Our Compressor Man, Arman, can now fill air and nitrox tanks with better efficiency and in greater volume!

Dive & Drive!

We are thrilled to announce that the very powerful Lefeet P1 Mini Underwater Scooters , are now available for rental and purchase! Suitable for recreational and technical diving. Now you can roll and drive underwater smoothly, while adding range and excitement to your dives! Lot’s more information available on the Underwater Scooters page

Freediving

No scuba equipment needed, only fins, mask and a snorkel! We are very excited to be offering this new experience to our guests! Any guesses who will be our Freediving Instructor??

New! Ocean Reef Neptune Full Face Diving Masks

The Ocean Reef Neptune III IDM (Integrated Diving Mask) will take your scuba diving experience to a whole new level. Improved breathing, wider field of vision, compact and rugged design and better comfort are just some of the features of this new IDM. Revolutionize your Scuba Diving Experience! The Neptune III is available for demo and purchase directly through Scandi Divers. Full details on the Neptune III page. Aslo, weare the only training facility in the Northern Philippines.

Oceanfront Rooms

Experience our newly designed additional oceanfront Penthouse rooms, perfectly situated to offer unobstructed panoramic views of the stunning Big La Laguna beach. Our location is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area, with its beautiful beaches, fantastic local restaurants and numerous attractions within easy reach.
The penthouses come with a host of amenities for a truly indulgent stay. Enjoy the breathtaking sunrise over the ocean right from your room. Details, Rates and Direct Bookings can be found on our Rooms & Suites page

Play, Compete & Win!

We are soon adding a pool table (also known as billards in Philippines) in the oceanfront Tiki Bar. Fun for the whole family!

 

Considering a Visit?

Contact your travel agent , diveshop or contact/book through us directly for your next exciting trip, where we are now regularly seeing Thresher Sharks! Yes, this majestic and beautiful underwater creature now regularly visits the dive sites of Puerto Galera! Visit our Bookings Page for rooms rates and direct bookings.

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Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Puerto Galera

diving and snorkeling guide to Puerto Galera book

Authors Tim Rock and Simon Pridmore recently published their latest in a series of 9 Diving & Snorkeling Guides for iconic diving locations around the world. They spent the last two weeks of completing the book here with us at Scandi Divers Resort, while enjoying the underwater wonders Puerto Galera has to offer!

This beautiful and informative book can be purchased in paperback version at Scandi Divers Resort or on Amazon for $24.99, and the PDF version can be bought on Blurb.com for only $10.99

Book Overview

The wild coastline north of Puerto Galera, in northern Mindoro in the Philippines, is one of the most famous dive destinations in the world. It is an easy drive and fast boat ride from Manila and a world away from the bustle of the city. Above the water, expect tall cliffs, golden beaches, hidden resorts, excellent dive schools and talented guides. Under the sea, splendid coral reefs, rare marine life, teeming fish, and large pelagic creatures await you, as does the fabulous, lush Verde Island Marine Monument offshore.

In this book, authors Tim Rock and Simon Pridmore introduce you to Puerto Galera’s dive and snorkeling sites and share all the practical information you need for a trip to this tropical paradise.

Please note that while this guide includes detailed descriptions of the pick of Puerto Galera’s diving and snorkelling spots, and we include a homage to Puerto Galera’s status as a world-leading destination for technical divers too, it does not cover the sites that are specifically for technical divers.

 

Ready to make the memories of a lifetime?

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