Marco Vincent Dive Resort

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

My wife and I just got back from a one week stay at Marco Vincent Dive Resort. It was without a doubt one of the best dive experiences I have ever had. I am a former Scuba Instructor and have done a considerable amount of dive travel. Even though resort and dive boat are land based the entire operation is run more like a liveaboard. The dive boat is a large 84” outrigger design, that comes complete with a sun deck, dining room, full kitchen and ample dive deck space for up to 20 divers (we only had 5 divers during our stay). Entry was done via giant stride. Despite the boat’s size it had no issue getting to any of the local sites, or drift diving we were doing and was particularly comfortable for the longer transit to Verde island. The schedule would be a morning dive on a reef or wall, followed by a tea service between the first and second dive. After the second dive there would be a three course hot lunch, cooked on board, followed by another hour surface interval, finally the third dive of the day would typically be a “muck dive” in the harbor area. The diving in the Puerto Galera area is interesting. We came in the off season, early January. Water temperature varied between 78-80 degrees, and the visibility was on the low side, about 30-50 ft. However the biodiversity on the reefs is off the charts. The corals are very healthy with very dense patches of soft corals, and large table corals in the shallows. Fish are everywhere, and the area is a macro enthusiasts dream. There are cuttlefish, octopi, sea horses, frogfish, small coral shrimps, and dozens of species of nudibranchs in every color and pattern imaginable. As far as bigger animals go we saw plenty of turtles, sea snakes, clownfish and anemones, giant clams and large schools of fish. The afternoon muck dives were some of the most interesting. These dives would be done almost entirely over the sandy bottom, while the dive guides looked for some of the more unusual and well camouflaged critters. This is more exciting than it sounds. Our dive guide Warren was excellent, and frequently I would need to choose between photographing the ghost pipefish, stargazer, and flamboyant cuttlefish that were all sitting in the sand within 4 ft of each other. Tough choices. The other highlight was diving the coral pinnacle at Verde Island. This was a longer boat ride, about 1.5 hours from the dock, but was definitely worth the trip. Visibility here was the best we had during the trip, closer to 100 ft, and the reef itself was spectacular, with giant sea fans and corals swarmed by schools of Anthias and triggerfish, as well as large schools of Jacks and snappers swimming in the blue. As a word of warning though this is not the place to go if you are looking for large pelagics like shark or rays. The hotel itself was comfortable, but not luxurious. We were happy with the room, and the resort is kept very clean, but some of the furnishings and electronics are getting dated. The resort is not directly on

Having traveled extensively throughout the past several years I must say that the customer service at the resort and shown by every staff member on dive boat was the very highest level I’ve ever experienced. Also all the meals served on both the dive boat and at the resort were exceptional.

From the first moment to the last...an absolutely incredible experience. I have never felt so welcomed and appreciated. The hotel staff anticipated ever need, the dive masters were attentive and informative. The owners, Mel and Mercy, were on site and led by example. It is the only Philippino owned dive shop in the area and they take great pride in sharing their culture of warmth and hospitality. The diving will be hard to beat! There really aren't enough great things to say. Loved every second of my stay and look forward to seeing their new hotel in 2026. Salamat, Tina

Had the pleasure of staying at Marco Vincent for a whole week as part of my Work Dive Club trip. Room was comfortable and Air Conditioning worked well for the hot temperatures. The best part of the resort however is the amazing Staff. Everyone was unbelievably friendly and I felt truly lucky to be there. And of course the diving was incredible!!