Negros Divers Thalatta

Located in Dauin, Negros, Thalatta Resort Beach and Dive Resort sits on the coastline directly facing the famous Apo Island. This position makes it a strategic base for divers wanting to explore the diverse reef systems and sloping walls that define this part of the Philippines.

The resort is set within the Negros Oriental region, near Dumaguete, providing a convenient link to local transport and amenities. It offers a combined experience where your accommodation and dive operations are managed in one location.

The centre operates with a focus on providing a streamlined experience for divers staying at the resort. The site is managed to cater to both those looking for a dedicated diving holiday and those interested in combining their dives with local excursions.

Communication is made easy for international visitors, as the centre provides services and information in both English and French. This ensures that briefing details and course instruction are clearly understood by a wide range of divers.

The centre offers a range of training programmes to suit different experience levels. This includes introductory courses for those new to the water and progressing through to more advanced certifications.

Divers can work towards standard certifications, allowing them to build their skills from the initial stages through to more technical levels of diving.

The centre provides facilities for divers to prepare for their outings, including on-site accommodation that allows for a seamless transition from the resort to the water.

For those not travelling with their own full kit, a range of equipment is available for hire, including wetsuits, fins, and masks.

The reefs around Dauin and Apo Island are defined by a spectacular array of hard corals, soft corals, and gorgonian sea fans. You will find a healthy ecosystem supported by branching hard corals and various sponge species.

Large pelagics and reef residents are a regular feature of the area. You can expect to see schools of fish, including jacks (Carangidae), bigeye trevally (Caranx), and various species of snapper (Lutjanus). Look out for reef sharks (Carcharhinus), barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), and various rays (Batoidea) patrolling the deeper sections.

Sea turtles (Cheloniidae) are frequently sighted, including hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas). You may also encounter large reef fish such as batfish (Platax), angelfish (Pomacanthidae), and surgeonfish (Acanthuridae).

For macro enthusiasts, the area is exceptional. The seabed and reef structures host a wealth of critters, including flamboyant cuttlefish, mimic octopus, wonderpus octopus, and various species of octopus (Octopus vulgaris). Keep a close eye on the corals for nudibranchs (Chromodoris willani), ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae), pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), and Mandarinfish (Synchiropus).