
Amigos Dauin Hostel
★ 9.6/10 (239 reviews)
10 km away as the crow flies
Dive centre · Dauin · Philippines
5.04 Google reviewsExperience the diverse reefs and muck diving of Negros Oriental from a premium NAUI-affiliated resort in Zamboanguita.
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Located in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, All In Aquatic Adventures combines professional dive instruction with premium resort living. The centre is situated in an area renowned for its biological diversity, ranging from the vibrant coral gardens of the Dauin Marine Sanctuary to the world-famous walls and drift dives of Apo Island.
As a NAUI-affiliated centre, the operation places a heavy emphasis on education and safety. Whether you are looking to start your journey with a Try Dive or are working towards your Dive Master certification, the facility is designed to support divers of all experience levels within a professional framework.
The centre is staffed by certified NAUI instructors who lead a variety of programmes, from Open Water certifications to advanced specialty courses. The team focuses on a structured educational approach, ensuring that every diver, from the novice to the professional, receives proper guidance.
Safety is a core component of their operation, supported by partnerships with DAN (Divers Alert Network), DEMA, and IDEA Scuba. This commitment to diver welfare is a cornerstone of their service, providing a reliable environment for both recreational exploration and formal training.
A full spectrum of NAUI training is available on-site. Beginners can start with the NAUI Try Dive or the NAUI Scuba Diver course, eventually progressing through Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver certifications.
For those looking to professionalise their skills, the centre offers training up to the level of Dive Master. A wide range of Specialty Courses is also available to help divers refine specific skills, whether they are interested in buoyancy, navigation, or deeper exploration.
The centre provides full equipment hire, featuring ScubaPro kit for those not travelling with their own regulator, BCD, or wetsuit. This ensures that divers have access to reliable, well-maintained hardware for every outing.
Nitrox is available for use, with a supplement applied per dive. The resort facilities are designed for convenience, offering high-speed WiFi and a variety of dining options including an on-site restaurant, a coffee bar, and a beach bar to relax in between dives.
Apo Island is a world-renowned marine sanctuary featuring spectacular wall dives at Chapel Point and drift dives at Coconut and Cogon. The site is famous for its incredible biodiversity, including hundreds of coral species and frequent sightings of Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Hawksbill turtle.
Dauin South offers a versatile mix of healthy coral patches and classic muck diving terrain. As you move along the slope, the landscape shifts to sand and rubble, making it an ideal location for finding macro life such as nudibranchs, cuttlefish, and various species of pipefish.
Sahara provides a different landscape, characterised by a sandy bottom interspersed with large artificial reef structures and a shipwreck. These structures serve as vibrant habitats for schools of fish, lionfish (Pterois volitans), and blue-spotted rays (Batoidea).
The Dauin Marine Sanctuary is a protected zone featuring excellent visibility and shallow reefs. It is a reliable spot for seeing soft corals, hard corals, and various reef fish, making it accessible for all experience levels.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
The marine life in the region is exceptionally diverse, ranging from large pelagics to tiny specialised creatures. You will regularly encounter Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), and various schools of reef fish. The reefs are built upon a foundation of hard corals, soft corals (Alcyonacea), and gorgonian sea fans, providing a complex habitat for species such as Butterflyfish (Chaetodon), Surgeonfish (Acanthuridae), and Damselfish.
For those interested in larger animals, the area supports sightings of Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), jacks (Carangidae), and various species of stingrays. You may also encounter blue-spotted rays (Batoidea) and large schools of fish moving through the water column.
Muck diving and macro photography enthusiasts will find plenty to explore on the sandy slopes and artificial structures. The area is a haven for Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani), Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda), and Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus). You can also find various species of shrimp (Caridea), Ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae), and Frogfish (Antennarius) tucked into the reef details.
Other notable inhabitants include the mimic octopus, various species of cuttlefish (Sepiidae), and several types of pipefish. The biodiversity extends to smaller crustaceans and a wide array of colourful reef life that makes every dive a new discovery.
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