Atlantis Azores - Dumaguete, Philippines
Visayas Itinerary!
7 Nights’ accommodations, All Meals and Snacks, Local Soft Drinks Along with Social Servings of Local Rum, Beer and Wine with Dinner, Up To 5 Dives per Day Including Night Diving, Tanks and Weights, Air Fills (Not Included Transfers, Marine Park Fees or Emergency Fuel Surcharges)
Travel Period: Jul. 02, 2024 - Jan. 04, 2025
Price and Room Selections:
$3495 Deluxe (Doub...
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Philippines
Climate: The Philippines is a tropical country and the weather is fairly even all year round. The year is roughly divided into two seasons; ‘rainy’ (June – Nov.) and ‘dry’(Dec. – May). Although the Visayas typically remain relatively unaffected. Year round coastal and inland temperatures range from 25 – 28°C / 77 – 82°F. Evenings are marginally cooler.
Water Temperature: 27 – 30°C / 80 – 85°F
Time: UTC +8:00 (PHT)
Language: Filipino (Tagalog) and English are the official languages. There are also some widely spoken indigenous languages and some Spanish that are spoken as well.
Currency: PHP – Philippine Peso
Electricity: 220-volt, 50 cycle AC. U.S. appliances need adaptors and converters.
Marriage Requirements: Please contact the local tourism board for instructions and requirements.
Airport(s):
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD)
Clark International Airport (CRK)
Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Subic Bay International Airport (SFS)
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)
General Santos International Airport (GES)
Iloilo International Airport (ILO)
Bicol International Airport (LGP)
Kalibo International Airport (KLO)
Laoag International Airport (LAO)
Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)
Hyperbaric Chamber:
Batangas Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing Center
Manila Hyperbaric Center
SUBIC
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