JOIN US AT SCANDI RESORT IN PUERTO GALERA - PHILIPPINES - trip dates are Feb 18 - 28 2027

Rated #1 Overall Dive Operator in the Pacific & Indian Oceans!

Dive Into the World's Richest Waters.

Puerto Galera sits at the heart of the Verde Island Passage — recognized by scientists as the global center of marine biodiversity. Nowhere on earth will you find more life beneath the surface.

At SCANDI Resort, you're steps from some of the Philippines' most celebrated dive sites. Drift through the famous Canyons, explore macro paradise at Sabang Wrecks, or lose yourself in the technicolor coral gardens of Verde Island. Whether you're chasing nudibranchs or mantas, the diving here will reset your standard for what amazing looks like.

Above water, SCANDI delivers the comfort and hospitality you deserve after a day exploring the deep — great food, cold drinks, and a crew that lives and breathes diving just like you do.

Puerto Galera. The Philippines. Your next dive trip.

Cancellation Policy - 90 days before departure = 50% of deposit returned. 89 - 0 days before departure = No refunds *

NonDivers = Deduct $ 500 from any package. Use discount code NONDIVERPHIL27 at checkout.

No Airfare Option - Deduct $ 2,145 per person. You will be responsible to coordinate to join the group transfers. Use discount code NOAIRPHIL27 at checkout.

Our group will fly United Airlines from Chicago O'Hare on Thursday Feb 18 2027 departing at 4:20pm and arriving in San Francisco at 7:13pm for a short layover. Our United flight from San Francisco departs at 11:45pm where we cross the international date line ( losing an entire day ) and arrive in Manila at 6:50am on Saturday Feb 20th.

We will be met at the airport by representatives from Scandi resort who will transfer us by van ( about 2 hours ) and then by boat ( about one hour ) to Scandi Resort in Puerto Galera in the Philippines.

We will then check into the dive shop and resort and rest to prepare for our full week of diving.

After we enjoy our daily breakfast, we will be diving from Sunday - Friday, in the diverse marine environment of the area with morning and afternoon dives - 24 total dives available !

Since this is your vacation, you decide what dives to join or skip in order to enjoy the resort amenities available such as massages or relaxing by the pool.

All meals are included with a wide variety of food from the familiar American fare to local specialties you are sure to enjoy. Water, tea, coffee and local soft drinks are included. Feel free to start a tab for those who enjoy alcohol beverages that you will pay for at checkout of the resort.

Our final day we will have breakfast at the resort before we depart via boat and van ride back to Manila for our United flight departing on Feb 27 at 11:25pm to San Francisco arriving at 7:55pm on Feb 27th ( same day ).

Upon arrival in San Francisco, we will need to collect our bags to go through customs and then drop the bags off again. We depart San Francisco on Feb 27 at 10:50 pm and arrive back at Chicago O'hare airport on Sunday Feb 28th at 5:27am.