Silver Reef Dive Resort Dauin

Located at KM 21 Maayongtubig in Dauin, Silver Reef Dive Resort serves as a comprehensive hub for divers in the Negros Oriental region. The centre is positioned to provide easy access to the diverse marine environments of the Philippines, catering to both recreational divers and those pursuing professional careers.

As an SSI-affiliated resort, the facility is designed to support every stage of a diver's journey. Whether you are completing your first breaths underwater or working towards an Instructor Trainer rating, the infrastructure is built to handle technical requirements and professional training standards.

The centre operates as a full-service SSI Dive Resort, offering a structured pathway for professional development. The training programmes are extensive, covering everything from Divemaster and Assistant Instructor levels to the Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Specialty Instructor qualifications.

Instruction is supported by a range of specialised courses including the Science of Diving and professional Dive Guide training. For those looking to refine their skills, the centre provides Scuba Skills Update, Perfect Buoyancy, and specialty training in Deep Diving and Navigation.

The course catalogue is exhaustive, starting with Try Scuba and moving through the SSI Basic Diver, Scuba Diver, and Open Water Diver levels. For those looking to advance quickly, the Open Water + Advanced Adventurer Combo is available, which can be taken as a package including accommodation and meals.

Advanced and professional training is a core focus, with offerings including Diver Stress & Rescue, Enriched Air Nitrox, and Dive Guide programmes. The centre also facilitates high-level professional development through the Assistant Instructor, Instructor, and Instructor Trainer pathways.

The shore-based facilities are designed with specific diver needs in mind. A 5m deep saltwater training pool is available for skills practice and course training, ensuring a controlled environment before heading to the reef. The centre also provides air-conditioned classrooms equipped with Wi-Fi for studying theory.

For underwater photographers, there is a dedicated camera room featuring specialized storage and electrical outlets for charging equipment. The facility includes a rinsing area, changing rooms for leisure divers, and a separate dedicated room for technical divers. To support guest well-being, rooms are equipped with personal safety kits containing items such as medical masks and hand soap.

The local waters are rich with diverse marine life, ranging from large pelagics to intricate reef inhabitants. You can encounter various species including whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), reef sharks (Carcharhinus), and hammerhead sharks. Schools of fish, jacks (Carangidae), and bigeye trevally (Caranx) are common sights, alongside sea turtles (Cheloniidae) such as the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas).

The reef structure itself is vibrant, covered in hard corals, soft corals (Alcyonacea), sea fans (Gorgoniidae), and various sponges (Porifera). These habitats support a steady population of angelfish (Pomacanthidae), butterflyfish (Chaetodon), surgeonfish (Acanthuridae), and damselfish (Pomacentridae), as well as snappers (Lutjanus) and batfish (Platax).

Macro enthusiasts will find a wealth of subjects, from the flamboyant cuttlefish to the mimic octopus and wonderpus octopus. Look closely for the pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae), and various nudibranchs. Other notable finds include the Mandarinfish (Synchiropus), frogfish (Antennarius), and various species of shrimp (Caridea), crabs (Brachyura), and colorful octopuses.