Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort Dauin

How To Get There

There are a few different ways on how you can reach Pura Vida Dauin. They offer airport transfer service to the resort at PHP 1200.

• 1ST OPTION: CAR/FERRY/CAR
• From Cebu Intl Airport to Liloan, Santander pier: 3.5 hours by car
• From Liloan, Santander Pier to Sibulan, Negros: 30 minutes by ferry
• From Sibulan, Negros to Pura Vida Beach Resort: 1 hour by car
• 2ND OPTION: FAST FERRY FROM CEBU PIER/CAR
• From Cebu pier to Dumaguete pier: 5 hours by fast ferry
• From Dumaguete pier to Pura Vida Beach Resort: 30 minutes by car
• 3RD OPTION: CAR
• From Dumaguete Airport to Pura Vida Beach Resort: 1 hour by car

Dive Overview

Beside the wild nature on Negros and a caramel brown beach in Dauin, every diver has the chance for a varied dive holiday. Dauin offers next to a multifaceted house reef, impressive corals (Apo Island) as well as world-class muck diving. Each diver has the chance to find a personal favorite dive spot.

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Food & Drinks

• A wide range of food from local dishes through a variety of Asian and European cuisines at the restaurant
• A huge variety of tropical drinks, fresh fruit juices and shakes, fresh coconuts as well as finger foods and snacks at the bar

Dive Information & Itineraries

Dive Overview

• Diving is possible all year around
• Temperature: Water 26-30C / Air 25-33C
• 3-5mm wetsuit is recommended
• Maximum depth up to 40m

Pura Vida Resort Dauin Dive Sites

Here are some of the most popular dive sites in Dauin. Feel free to ask us if you would like to know more about these and other dive sites.

• Pura Vida Housereef
• Located just in front of the resort is the Pura Vida house reef. What used to be an underwater sahara has now become a small oasis for marine life. This artificial reef consists of several wrecks, interesting concrete blocks, and a steel pyramid were lionfish, sea-horses, stingrays, snappers, and batfish are at home. Sometimes rare species are also found here. This site is also suitable for night diving.
• Luca Sanctuary
• The closest sanctuary to the resort is the Luca sanctuary which is accessible by a short walk. Here we have a great combination of sand and beautiful coral blocks that make this site very interesting. You can see several stingrays, snappers, eels, morays, groupers, different kind of frogfish, as well as colorful shrimps, and anemonefish. It is an excellent dive site to start your underwater adventure.
• Car wreck
• Another great dive site for macro lovers, is the Carwreck. In this sandy area, you can find robust ghost pipefish, unique crabs, sea moths, moray eels, and other interesting creatures. Two Carwrecks are located between 24-28 meters, surrounded by concrete pipes and steel boxes. This makes it a perfect hideout for many creatures. The sand slopes may seem lifeless, but you may be surprised by the creatures that can be found there. Flash-lights and Nitrox are recommended.
• Sarahs Place
• One of the oldest Sanctuaries in the area, Sarah's place is made out of old truck tires which over the years transformed into a beautiful reef. Schools of yellow snappers, frogfish, nudibranchs and Seahorses are commonly seen. The maximum depth is around 26m.
• Banka wreck
• Just around the corner is a special treat waiting for you: Seahorses, ghost pipefish, sea moths and frogfish are not uncommon in this sandy area. Down the sand slope at 28m to 30m rests an old Philippine made outrigger boat also known as the banka wreck. Although there is not much coral life to see, you will be surprised with the unique marine diversity that is living there. The perfect site for macro lovers, photographers, advanced and nitrox divers.
• Bonnets Corner
• Named after our very own Crew member, Bonnet's corner is a dive site only for the macro enthusiasts. The site consists of sand alone, and no corals. However, in this site, some of the most unique creatures have been spotted, such as mimic octopus, wonderpus, blue-ring, and mototi octopus. Other creatures such as flamboyant cuttlefish, snake eels, and frogfish can also be seen there if you are lucky.

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Dive Center Information

Sea Explorers Overview

The SEA EXPLORERS PADI 5* CDC Dive Center is located inside the Pura Vida Beach and Dive Resort. They offer a very well equipped facility with our own office, small retail shop, air-conditioned classroom and three storerooms for the guests equipment directly on the beach. Regular IDC (Instructor Development Courses) are being offered several times a year.

Diving Facilities & Services

• Fun dives in small groups with personal service
• Orientation & check-up dives for guests who havent dived for a long time or for the first time in tropical waters
• Full range of PADI courses
• Island Hopping available
• Dive Safaris with their own safari boat
• Modern & well-maintained rental equipment & absolutely pure air
• Oxygen equipment, Emergency communication on boats
• Small groups, up to 4 divers per guide
• Max. 4 dives can be offered per day
• Nitrox up to 32% (surcharge applies)