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Steps Garden Resort is located 60 meters from the beach, with Greek-Mediterranean architecture-white and earth-colored roofs and trellises reminiscent of Santorini abodes. Its terraced structure allows guests to view the sea.
Guests can choose to stay at any of its 28 airconditioned rooms ( suite, deluxe, superior and family rooms) with queen-size beds,
bathrooms with hot and cold showers, cable TV and minibars. Each room has a veranda where one can lounge and have a magnificent view of the sea. Guests can also try its lagoon-like pool.
Puerto Galera
Puerto Galera, on the northern tip of Mindoro
Island, is known as one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world.
The Spanish long ago explored the &Port of the Galleons& for trade links with
China and beyond. More recent visitors have been discovering the fine beaches,
clear waters and very friendly people.
Divers Paradise
The waters around Puerto Galera teems with exotic and colorful marine
life and coral gardens. The variety of species found here outnumbers
those of the Great Barrier Reef. It is a year-round diving destination
for experienced divers as well as beginners. With over 30 dive sites all
known for their marvelous marine environment and superb visibility
which is only 10-15 minutes away from the dive centers, Puerto Galera
truly is a divers' paradise.
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WiFi Internet
Aircon Rooms
Housekeeping
Private Veranda
220 volt electrical points
Car/Boat transfer
RestaurantWelcome to the NEW Big Apple Dive Resort!
Mabuhay! (Welcome) Looking for a break from the stress of city life or just a relaxing Philippines holiday?
Wondering where to stay in
Puerto Galera or Sabang? Then look no further than Big Apple Dive Resort!
If you are looking for a great time in a fun and friendly atmosphere and enjoy making new friends then Big Apple Dive Resort is the place for you! We offer quality beachfront accommodation and fantastic scuba diving at the most affordable rates anywhere in Sabang and Puerto Galera.
Recreational Diving Courses
Specialty Diving Courses
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We are proud to have the friendliest, cutest and most attentive staff anywhere in the Philippines. Big Apple Dive Resort is located right in the middle of Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera within a few minutes walking distance of all the famous nightlife and restaurants.
Boasting a wide range of affordable accommodation to suit all budgets from quaint cottage style fan rooms to luxury air conditioned apartments, we are
confident that we can serve your needs in the comfort and style that you
desire with guaranteed 24hr power ensuring that your stay will be as
comfortable as in your own home.
For all you sporting fans, we have a great number of live sporting events for you to watch on the big screen. Fixtures for this are regularly updated here on our website!
Our fully equipped dive shop
is found adjacent to the tropical garden swimming pool, a popular place to hang out with friends and enjoy the sunshine with cold drinks served at our poolside. The pool is expertly maintained and crystal clear. Students are made to feel very comfortable in the hands of our expert PADI instructors whilst enjoying perfect training conditions to learn to dive in the Philippines with the BEST pool in Puerto Galera!
With regularly maintained and serviced scuba diving equipment from
quality named brands and careful planning applied to ALL our dives we can
assure you that your diving experience with us is made as SAFE as is possible
in any weather conditions.
Our fabulous location ensures that you
are only minutes away from over thirty top
cater for all levels of diving experience, from thrilling wreck dives to
electric drift dives, walls, caves, swim-throughs, reefs and drop- we have it all....just
waiting for you to discover!
For a change of pace, why not try one of the many activities
found locally in the area: game fishing, kayaking, hiking, hash house harriers,
golf, sailing, beach hopping, Mangyan village and water fall tours or perhaps
you may like to take a leisurely walk along one of the many beautiful forest
trails in the area or have fun at one of our famous beach barbeque parties? Ask
us for more details :)
Please take a few minutes and enjoy surfing our website to
see what Big Apple Dive Resort has to offer..... We
hope to see you here in the Big Apple Soon!
& 2005- Big Apple Dive Resort - Puerto Galera - Philippines. All rights reserved.SONG of JOY DIVE
RESORT is located on Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera. Experience the wonders of the Philippines, which offers relaxed and friendly Asian vacation. At SOJ Dive and Beach Resort you will enjoy true Filipino hospitality in a beautiful tropical destination.
Our RESTAURANT has sea views over the bay of Sabang from the beach side veranda, and offers a choice of international dishes, spicy Korean cuisine, seafoods and local Philippine specialties.
All ROOMS have air-con and hot/cold running water in the bathroom with accommodation options including Seaview Veranda, Standard Pool Side, Twin and Family rooms, and a Penthouse Suite with 3 bedrooms and private veranda.
PUERTO GALERA has some of the best scuba diving in the Philippines and is famous for its high diversity of marine life. The dive centre is directly on Sabang Beach and there are more than 30 dive sites to suit all levels of divers, all within a 15 minuite boat ride, and only 45 minutes to Verde Island dive sites.
LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE with SOJ Divers or take the next step in your diving adventures. BEST VALUE DIVE PACKAGE DEALS Discover Scuba, Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Specialty Diver programs and Divemaster can all be packaged with accommodation. Our expert Divemasters and instructors are ready to help you explore the fantastic reefs of Puerto Galera with boat dives all day start from 8am through to the night dive.