Liquid Dive Resort

How to Get There

Liquid Dive Resort is easily reached via Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport, which is well connected to Manila and Cebu by daily domestic flights. From the airport, the resort is approximately 30 to 45 minutes away by road, traveling south along the coast to Dauin. Airport transfers also can be arranged by the resort for a smooth and hassle-free arrival, allowing guests to travel directly from the airport to the beachfront property without the need to organize local transport.

Dive Overview

Diving in the Dauin area is renowned for its diversity and year-round conditions, making it one of the Philippines’ standout destinations. The coastline is especially famous for world-class muck diving, where dark volcanic sand habitats reveal an extraordinary range of macro life, including nudibranchs, frogfish, seahorses, ghost pipefish, and rare crustaceans, making it a favorite among underwater photographers. 

Beyond muck sites, the area also offers healthy coral reefs, gentle drifts, and encounters with turtles and schooling reef fish, providing variety for all experience levels. Just offshore, Apo Island delivers a contrasting experience with vibrant hard corals, steep walls, excellent visibility, and abundant marine life, often including turtles on most dives, making it a must-visit highlight during any stay in Dauin.

[See: Dumaguete Dive Travel Guide]

Food & Drinks

Food and drinks at Liquid Dive Resort are simple, fresh, and well suited to a dive-focused stay, with meals served at the relaxed beachfront restaurant and pool bar. The menu combines Filipino, Asian, and European flavors, with flexible meal plans available and dietary requirements accommodated on request, while the bar offers a range of soft drinks, beers, and cocktails for unwinding after a day in the water.

Dive Information

Diving in Dauin is widely regarded as some of the most diverse in the Philippines, offering a rare mix of world-class muck diving and vibrant coral reefs. The volcanic sand slopes along the Dauin coastline are famous for their extraordinary macro life, with regular sightings of nudibranchs, frogfish, seahorses, mimic and blue-ringed octopus, ghost pipefish, and a wide variety of crustaceans. These calm, shallow sites are ideal for photographers and allow for long, relaxed dives with excellent critter-hunting opportunities year-round. 

Adding to this diversity, nearby reefs provide healthy coral gardens, gentle drifts, and encounters with turtles, rays, and schooling reef fish. Just a short boat ride away, Apo Island offers a completely different experience, with steep walls, strong coral growth, and consistently clear water, often accompanied by large numbers of turtles and abundant marine life. Together, Dauin and Apo Island deliver a well-rounded diving destination suitable for all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned underwater photographers.

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Dive Center Information

Liquid Dive Dumaguete’s PADI 5-star Career Development Center (CDC) is a professional, award-winning facility designed for divers of all levels. The dive center features air-conditioned classrooms for theory sessions, a dedicated training pool for skill practice, and well-equipped rinse and prep areas. Divers can store their personal gear safely in the customer equipment room or rent top-quality equipment, including BCDs, regulators, and dive computers. A specialized camera room is available for underwater photography enthusiasts, making it ideal for both recreational and professional divers. 

Daily diving operations include guided shore and boat dives along the rich Dauin coastline, with excursions to nearby Apo Island and other local sites. The dive center offers Nitrox fills, small group guidance, and experienced instructors for personalized training, from beginner courses to professional instructor development. With modern dive boats, safety equipment, and a dedicated team, Liquid ensures a seamless, enjoyable, and safe diving experience in one of the Philippines’ most vibrant marine environments.