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The Marco Vincent Resort was a great experience, and everyone at the resort was excellent, and I made good friends with some of the people there. I especially want to thank the divemaster Marlon for the great dives and his friendship, and also the manager Riza for her excellent work to make our stay fun and comfortable. And the food was fantastic. The only suggestion I have is that I think there should be more days at Verde Island.

After five days of diving here, I could not be more impressed. I’m a travel agent, and a diver since 1983, so I’ve seen resorts all over the world: Marco Vincent is my new favorite. RESORT: Tucked back a block off White Beach in Puerto Galera, the resort is built around a central courtyard with a lovely pool. Thirty-eight good-sized rooms, all with AC, tvs, and mini-fridges. Beds are comfortable. Everywhere spotlessly clean. Basic toiletries provided. Blazing-fast WiFi in the rooms and common areas. Restaurant and conference room on site. Not fancy, not pretentious, exactly what you want in a dive resort. Perfect for dive groups. They are in the process of building an additional resort less than 10 minutes away at their boat dock. This is scheduled to open sometime in late 2024. It will have 22 all-oceanfront rooms and suites, a restaurant, oceanside pool, and rooftop infinity pool with a bar. This is a PADI 5 Star facility. Dive packages are for 7 or 10 days, and are great value for the money. In May and June they offer a two-week trip that includes one week on a liveaboard at Tubbataha followed by several days at the resort. STAFF: Staff members are caring and personable, and treat you like family from the moment you walk through the door. Many wear multiple hats here, for example, Von in the lobby will check you in, then entertain you in the evenings with a cultural presentation or dance performance. By the time we left, we felt like we had made many new friends. FOOD: This resort is all-inclusive with a variety of Western and local options each day. Multicourse meals with delicious homemade soup, appetizer, entrée and dessert. Everything we ate was tasty. Filtered water available anytime you want it. You will not go hungry here. BOAT: The “Big Beth” is the nicest dive boat I’ve ever been on. Modeled after a traditional “bangka,” it has large stabilization wings on either side. Upper deck with bean bag chairs for relaxing and taking in the views. Main deck has plenty of space for 20+ divers. Cushioned seating on each side. Separate camera rinse tank and indoor charging area for batteries. Inside seating for lunch, which is served in three courses and prepared by an onboard chef. Toilet, filtered water, coffee station, and two rinse hoses with warm water for showering post dive. The resort has two smaller boats as well, but we did not go out on either of these. This is concierge service beyond what I have encountered anywhere else. Not only do they set up your gear for you and switch out tanks between dives, they also put your fins on your feet, defog your mask, and help you in and out of your wetsuit. There is a whole team of guys who are busy attending to each client’s needs. When you emerge from the water, they immediately start taking gear off you, then rush to present you with a hot towel and a cup of ginger tea. You basically just stand there while they do everything. The Big Beth leaves the dock at 8am each morning. Within an h

Recently returned from a scuba diving trip to Marco Vincent Dive Resort, Puerto Galera, Mindoro Island, Philippines, what a very enjoyable trip. For me, this was by personal 70th birthday celebration trip. The resort arranged ground and water transportation from Manila to the resort so all I had to do was board vehicles, ride, sit back and view the scenery with my dive buddy. When we arrived at the resort we went to the café, completed the necessary paperwork and ate lunch. Lunch and dinner meals all started with some form of soup (never knew I would like pumpkin soup, but there you have it; my favorite was the vegetable soup, 2-bowls). After lunch off to the room to unpack scuba gear, which was placed in a crate outside the door for staff to retrieve, take to the boat and set up your kit. A shower and nap and then a dive in-service in the café at 1800 hours and dinner. The staff are always smiling and happy to assist you immediately. Chen in the café is a real pleasure to see in the morning with coffee and a big smile on her face at 0630. In the evening Chen is there to greet you for dinner, still with that big smile on her face. As for the accommodations; I have read several reviews seeming to compare this dive resort to places like Waldorf hotels, not the same. This resort is best-suited for scuba divers. However there are plans for a bigger, better and nicer resort for those wanting that sort of ambiance; due to open in 2024. I am certain that will be pricier than current. (Talking to the owner, plans are to have both open for your particular pleasure/choices.) Now onto the most important part, the DIVING!! We did three-dives per day, two morning and one afternoon; a fresh, hot lunch was always prepared on the boat. The boat, Big Beth, is a very spacious boat, able to accommodate up to 30 divers, I think. Marlon and Sherwin are the two dive masters leading the underwater adventures. Marlon gives a very good pre-dive site briefing, with a map, of the dive site (take a photo so you will remember where you went). We dove Nitrox and every tank was checked for %O2 and pressure before each dive. Once in the water, both Marlon and Sherwin are on the hunt for those tiny creatures you want to see; like pigmy seahorses, octopus, nudibranch and various fishes. We saw a lot of different creatures there, so many photos to go through and to post later. Hoping my dive buddy, will post her best ones, she is so much better at photos than I am. There can be currents, as suspected, when the tide changes, but just drift along and enjoy the scenery and keep track of Marlon and Sherwin, they will show you new creatures. I recommend you bring along a scuba diving pointing stick to help slow you down to take photos. After your last dive of the trip Marlon and Sherwin thoroughly rinse your dive gear, inside and out, with fresh water. They will hang up rash guards/skins to dry (they will also do this nightly if left on Big Beth). Your dive gear will be returned to you

An experience of a lifetime! I went to get scuba certified not knowing what to expect, and wow was it incredible. The staff were some of the kindest people I've ever met and the diving was out of this world.

All aspects of my visit at the Marco Vincent Dive Resort were stellar. The team spoils you here. I was with a group of scuba divers and underwater photographers so my experience went well beyond the actual hotel grounds. The dive masters knew the waters well, were attentive, and safety conscious. They also had a good understanding of the local wildlife both above and below the surface. Food on board as well as back at the hotel was great and of a good variety. Mangoes were in season which was a bonus. White Beach with its bars and restaurants is 5 minutes away. On non dive days, I used the pool and explored the region. One highlight was for me was photographing the fruit bats back at Puerto Galera proper. Overall, a great experience. I hope to return!

We had a wonderful experience during our stay at Marco Vincent Dive Resort. The staff were incredibly hospitable, the service was top-notch, and everything exceeded our expectations. One of the highlights of our trip was the scuba diving experience. The dive team sir Marlon and Eman was really professional, friendly, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable at all times. The underwater scenery was absolutely breathtaking — vibrant coral reefs, an abundance of marine life, and crystal-clear waters made every dive unforgettable. This resort truly offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. We’re already looking forward to our next visit. All the best