Adventure Dive/Mike's Dauin Resort

Mike’s Dauin Beach Resort is situated directly on the beach in the village of Dauin, just a 20-minute journey south of Dumaguete on Negros Island. The centre operates with a relaxed, intimate feel, serving as both a dive base and a place to stay, complete with a lagoon pool and waterfall.

The location is perfectly positioned to access two very different but equally compelling diving styles. You can head out to the renowned muck diving sites of Dauin to hunt for rare macro species, or take a short boat trip to the Apo Island marine sanctuary to explore healthy coral gardens and large schools of fish.

This is a family-run business where many staff members have been part of the team for nearly 20 years. This long-standing presence creates a warm, familiar environment for returning divers.

The centre is a PADI affiliated operation, providing a structured and professional approach to both recreational diving and specialised training. They assist with logistics, including luggage and equipment handling, and can organise transfers from the local airport or ferry terminals.

The centre provides a comprehensive range of PADI courses, catering to everyone from complete beginners to advanced divers. You can start with Discover Scuba Diving or Bubblemaker programmes and progress through the Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Rescue Diver certifications.

Specialised training is a significant part of the curriculum, including the Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty, Deep Diver Specialty, and Peak Performance Buoyancy. For those interested in the specific environments of this region, they offer the Drift Specialty, Digital Underwater Photography Specialty, and a Turtle Spotter Specialty course.

Excursions are conducted using traditional Banca boats, which are custom-built for diving and snorkelling trips. These vessels take you out to the Apo Island sanctuary and the surrounding reefs.

For those heading to Apo Island, the boats are equipped to handle full-day trips, with hot lunches and snacks provided on board. Nitrox is also available for those who require it.

The centre offers a full range of equipment for hire, including wetsuits, regulators, and fins. For night dives, torches are available, and you can also hire dive computers and underwater digital cameras.

For those preferring to snorkel, full snorkeling kits are available. The facility is set up to support both divers and snorkellers, with easy access to the beach.

The marine life at Apo Island is centred around healthy reef ecosystems. You can expect to encounter large schools of fish and frequent sightings of sea turtles among the vibrant coral gardens.

Dauin is world-renowned for its macro diversity. The sandy bottom and rubble areas are home to frogfish, seahorses, and flamboyant cuttlefish, as well as the blue-ringed octopus.

Throughout the area, you will find a variety of interesting invertebrates and small creatures, making it a prime location for underwater photographers looking for specific, small-scale subjects.

Diving in this region involves both reef and muck environments. While specific current data is not provided, the availability of a Drift Specialty course suggests that controlled drift diving is a common and enjoyable way to experience the local sites.