Bluewater Photo's 2021 Dumaguete Group Trip

Join Bluewater Photo in June 2021 for some amazing muck diving and an up-close look at Apo Island's coral reefs!

Why Join This Trip?

• 25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
• Leaders who care about their guests' experiences
• Stunning night dives 
• Opportunities to photograph rare critter action
• Great support from Bluewater Travel if flight/weather issues occur
• "Bluewater helped me out when I needed it most, the airline wouldn't let me board because of a Visa issue. They saved my butt" - Ray Tsusuki

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inclusions

• 7 nights / 8 days accommodation, twin share in Deluxe Suite room (6+1N Free)
• Complimentary non-stop shuttle transfers from Dumaguete airport/ferry terminal to Atmosphere.
• 7 days of Full Board Meal Package (a la carte & buffet breakfast with fresh juices, tea & locally brewed coffee, 2-course lunch, and 3-course dinner).
• Complimentary 10 min head massage on arrival, and 20 min yoga intro class, and unlimited use of our outdoor gym.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi, filtered drinking water throughout the resort, fresh fruit, tea & coffee in rooms.
• 5 diving days including Apo Island trips (includes tanks, weights, dive guide services, and all daytime marine park + UW camera fees)
• 10 guided boat/shore dives in total.
• Guided dives can be used as night dives or Mandarin fish dives with an additional charge of $12 USD per dive per diver to cover higher local sanctuary fees after 5 pm.
• One complimentary checkout dive on House Reef on arrival day (guided daytime dive with shore entry & exit, including tanks, weights, dive guide services, and all daytime marine park fees).
• Complimentary Nitrox fills for Nitrox certified divers.
• Complimentary marine life presentations (standard schedule, twice a week).
• Complimentary snorkeling on Atmosphere House Reef (incl. snorkeling gear and marine sanctuary fees).
• Includes all government taxes (except airport fees)

To get a little insight as to what the waters around Atmosphere Resort is like, see our Guide to diving Dumaguete. 

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DIVE OVERVIEW

The resort's instructors and guides are highly trained and know how to get you to fantastic dives. They offer small group diving and the guests' requests are accommodated within safety limits. They also offer flexible dive options. 

At Atmosphere, you can take full advantage of some of the world’s best scuba diving. The world-renowned Apo Island with its walls, stunning coral and schooling fish is a short boat ride away. Some of the world’s rarest critters compete for the underwater photographer’s attention along the Dauin coastline near Dumaguete in the Philippines, where Atmosphere is situated. The area is often frequented by underwater photographers in search of exquisitely rare shots.

The night dives at Atmosphere are stunning, as are the mandarin fish dives at dusk and the fluoro dives where you can see the underwater world in a completely new light.

OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Accommodation

• Premium Suite double occupancy $2,343 per person
• Garden Apartment Suite double occupancy $2,414 per person
• Premium Pool Suite double occupancy $2,629 per person

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About Atmosphere Resort

Atmosphere Resort & Spa in Dauin, Dumaguete, is one of the best luxury dive resorts in the Philippines, offering excellent diving, impeccable service as you would expect from a 5-star hotel, luxurious and comfortable rooms and a wide array of amenities to please the discerning diver and traveler.

Garden Suite Room & Family pools

Restaurant & Private Tree House Dinner

Main Pool & Yoga Platform 

Read the reviews of Atmosphere Resort here.

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ABOUT THE TRIP LEADER

Craig Dietrich is an award-winning underwater photographer based in Jupiter, Florida. From an early age Craig felt the need to express himself artistically and the first time he picked up a camera, he knew he had found the perfect outlet for his creativity and sparked what would become a life-altering passion for photography. Craig served our country as a Naval photographer during both Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, when he was given the opportunity to travel the world and his thirst for adventure was born.

After the Navy, Craig learned to scuba dive. Upon breaking the surface the first time, he knew this was a world he wanted to be a part of and a second passion was ignited. Longing to share that world with others, he put together his two greatest loves and ventured into the world underwater photography.

Craig’s underwater photography has been featured in multiple dive publications, won multiple awards and has been sold in upscale galleries from Carmel, California to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He now makes his living teaching underwater photography and selling his photography at art shows throughout the southeastern United States.

To learn more about Craig’s work, visit www.dietrichunderwater.com. You can get in touch with Craig at craig@bluewaterdivetravel.com.

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how to Get there

Trip attendees should fly in and out of Dumaguete through Dumaguete  Airport (airport code DGT). Flights may arrive any time on June 27. Return flights should be made any time on the last day of the trip (July 4). Airport transfers are included and travel time is about 20 minutes each way.   

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Deposit: $800

Payment 2: $800 due January 1, 2021

Payment 3: Balance due March 1, 2021

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WANT TO EXTEND YOUR TRIP?

We can help with that! See more of the Philippines before or after your workshop in Anilao with Bluewater. Flying all that way merits a multi-destination vacation! Puerto Galera,  Cebu & Bohol, and Anilao are amazing destinations nearby that offer a range of additional unique experiences. Here are some examples of packages we can add on to your workshop reservation:

*Rates are subject to change at any time; please contact us for the most updated pricing. 

7 NIGHTS IN PUERTO GALERA

Price: Starting at $2,085 per person*

*based on double occupancy and mid-range room pricing. Room upgrades are available and additional peak season rates may apply for certain dates

A few hours' car and boat transfer from MNL, Atlantis Puerto Galera can offer you abundant corals and fish diversity and an inexpensive all-inclusive dive package.

• 7 nights at Atlantis Puerto Galera 
• Daily dives
• Free WiFi: Yes
• Swimming Pool: Yes

10 NIGHTS IN CEBU & BOHOL

Price: $2,157.50 per person*

*based on double occupancy and superior de lux cottage pricing. Room upgrades are available and additional peak season rates may apply for certain dates

A short domestic flight from MNL to either of these islands offers a whole new experience! See pristine corals and abundant reefs, all with never-ending diversity ranging from tiny seahorses to whale sharks. There are numerous resorts to choose from, but we think Magic Resorts (Magic Oceans Bohol & Magic Island Cebu) offer the best experience for the price.

• 5 nights on each island in a superior de lux cottage
• 20-dive package
• All meals 
• Free WiFi: Yes
• Swimming Pool: Yes

Magic Oceans (LEFT) & Magic Island (RIGHT)

7 NIGHTS IN ANILAO

Price: $2,160 per person*

*based on double occupancy and mid-range room pricing. Room upgrades are available and additional peak season rates may apply for certain dates

A few hours' transfer South from MNL, this macro haven is an easy add-on to extend your vacation!

• 7 nights in a casitas room at Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort
• All meals and transfers
• 3 dives daily
• Free WiFi: Yes
• Swimming Pool: Yes

Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort

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Photo Gallery

 Underwater Photos 

All photos courtesy of Atmosphere resort. 

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