Sablayan Paraiso Beach Resort
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★ 9/10 (127 reviews)
2.7 km away as the crow flies
Dive centre · Mindoro · Philippines
4.117 Google reviewsDIVECHOI CORP. (DC Diving Resort)
Direct access to the Apo Reef Natural Park, the second largest coral reef system in the world.
What sets this centre apart
- Direct access to the Apo Reef Natural Park
- Proximity to the world's second largest coral reef
- Ocean-view accommodation including deluxe rooms and suites
- On-site restaurant and full dining services
- On-site spa facilities for post-dive relaxation
- Dedicated dive boutique and professional instructor team
- Boat capacity of 12 passengers per trip
DIVECHOI CORP. (DC Diving Resort) about the centre
DC Diving Resort, operated by Divechoi Corp., is situated in the coastal setting of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. The resort serves as a primary gateway for divers looking to explore some of the most significant marine environments in the Philippines.
The location is defined by its proximity to the Apo Reef Natural Park. This massive reef system provides a vast playground for both reef exploration and encounters with larger marine species.
The club and its team
The centre is run by a team of expert instructors who manage the dive operations and the on-site boutique. They provide guidance for various experience levels, ensuring that the technical requirements of the local sites are met.
Beyond the dive desk, the resort operates a full restaurant and spa services, allowing for a seamless transition from the water to relaxation. The facility is designed to cater to divers seeking a structured and comfortable stay in Mindoro.
The centre at a glance
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Boats
- 12 passagers
- Access and transfers
- Accessible par avion ou par bateau.
- Accommodation
- Le complexe propose des hébergements allant de chambres standards avec un lit queen size, des chambres deluxe avec deux lits queen size, jusqu'à des suites composées de deux pièces séparées comprenant chacune deux lits queen size.
- Address
- 48 San Sebastian, Seaside Coastal Rd, Sablayan, 5104 Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
- Official website
- aporeefdive.com ↗
Courses on offer
The centre provides professional instruction for divers looking to advance their skills or begin their journey in the water. Training is available through expert instructors on-site.
The boats
The centre operates a boat with a capacity for 12 passengers, making it suitable for smaller, more manageable groups during excursions to the reef.
Equipment and gases
The resort features a dedicated dive boutique equipped with professional facilities. Divers can access on-site services to prepare for their excursions to the reef systems.
Dive sites with DIVECHOI CORP. (DC Diving Resort)
Apo Reef is the primary destination, representing the second largest coral reef in the world. It offers vast reef structures and high biodiversity for divers of various levels.
Pandan Reef is another key site available to divers, providing additional variety to the local dive profile.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Pandan Reef
Marine life around Mindoro
The reefs are characterised by a rich architecture of hard coral (Scleractinia) and soft coral (Alcyonacea), alongside gorgonian sea fans and various sponge species including barrel sponges. These structures support a massive variety of reef fish, such as angelfish (Pomacanthidae), butterflyfish (Chaetodon), and various species of snapper (Lutjanidae).
You will find large schools of fusiliers (Caesio), batfish (Platax), and jacks (Carangidae) moving through the water column. Predatory species such as barracuda (Sphyraena), groupers (Epinephelinae), and various sharks (Selachimorpha) are part of the regular ecosystem.
Macro life and smaller inhabitants are abundant among the corals and crevices. Divers can look for nudibranchs (Chromodoris willani), octopus (Octopus vulgaris), and various species of shrimp (Caridea). The environment also hosts moray eels (Muraenidae), scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae), and various species of frogfish (Antennariidae).
Diving conditions
The area is defined by its access to large-scale reef systems, which can influence local water movement and current patterns during dives.
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