Spend a week in the Verde Island Passage with small-group scuba safaris to Verde Island and Calapan, three ‘hands-one’ Reef Support Crew days, and a relaxed day of Puerto Galera fun diving — then enjoy a free day to explore Mindoro. Your base, Casalay Boutique Villas & Dive Resort.
8 Nights / 7 Days
From: USD 1718
Stay: Premium
This experience pairs standout dive days with real conservation work. You’ll scuba safari the famous walls of Verde Island and the seldom-visited reefs of Calapan, join Shark Quest, FinVentory, and REEFlections as Reef Support Crew, add a full day of Puerto Galera recreational diving, and keep one free day for topside exploring or rest. Evenings are at Casalay Boutique Villas & Dive Resort, a quiet seafront retreat built for unwinding after the water.
Two full-day Coral Reef Safaris in the Verde Island Passage
Three days as Reef Support Crew (Shark Quest, FinVentory, REEFlections)
100% of proceeds support local MPA management
5 full days of purposeful adventure diving
1 Day of diving around Puerto Galera (up to 4 dives)
1 free day (no diving) to explore or chill
Lunch, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks on scuba safari
Personal Ocean Journal & Reef Support Crew Field Guide
8 nights at Casalay Boutique Villas & Dive Resort (B&B)
Carbon offset for all scuba safaris
All dive equipment
8 Nights / 7 Days
From USD 1718* (per person sharing)
From USD 2308* (Single)
Starts: Manila, Philippines
*Garden Room
Two full-day Coral Reef Safaris bookend your expedition days: the legendary pinnacles and walls of Verde Island, and the colourful, lesser-visited reefs of Calapan. With naturalist leaders and small groups, these days reveal big scenes and fine detail alike.
Your three Reef Support Crew days put you shoulder-to-shoulder with our team: Shark Quest(deploy RUV cameras and help log shark behaviour), FinVentory (structured fish surveys), and REEFlections (coral condition monitoring).
You’ll also enjoy a full day of recreational diving around Puerto Galera for easygoing reef time. One free day lets you slow down — ideal before onward travel.
TOP TIP — Extend your stay to enjoy extra fun diving days in Puerto Galera’s reefs with Casalay Boutique Villas & Dive Resort or add more Coral Reef Safaris in the Verde Island Passage.
Every dive during this Coral Reef Safari makes a difference to the Verde Island Passage. Your trip supports Marine Protected Area management, local conservation projects, and awareness programmes, while your own participation adds vital data to ongoing research.
The observations you contribute—shark presence, fish surveys, and coral condition—become part of the evidence base guiding reef management, sustainable fisheries, and restoration strategies. These contributions strengthen the regions’s Marine Protected Areas, protect key species, and support local communities that depend on healthy reefs for their livelihoods.
All findings are shared with Blue Alliance Philippines who works to secure the long-term protection of North Mindoro’s coastline. By the end of your journey, you’ll have played a tangible role in conserving one of the most important marine ecosystems on the planet.
Your base for the week is Casalay Boutique Villas and Dive, a peaceful seafront retreat set in one of Puerto Galera’s quieter corners. With two beachfront swimming pools overlooking the Verde Island Passage, a spa offering restorative treatments, and open-air dining with views across the water, Casalay provides the perfect balance of comfort and boutique charm after your days of diving.
Accommodation is spread across individually designed villas and suites, blending natural materials with contemporary style. Choose between Hillside Summit View Villas, Garden Villas or Sea View Villas—all equipped with air-conditioning, private terraces, and thoughtful amenities. The atmosphere is relaxed yet refined, ideal for divers seeking both adventure and a peaceful place to unwind.
With a setting that feels tucked away yet connected to the sea, Casalay offers an intimate retreat where the end of each dive day is as rewarding as the dives themselves.
TOP TIP — Consider extending your stay to enjoy more time exploring Puerto Galera’s reefs or to relax into Casalay’s boutique comforts.
Private pickup in Manila, road transfer to Batangas, then a water taxi direct to Puerto Galera. Arrive at Casalay Boutique Villas and Dive Resort to settle in, relax, and get ready for the adventure ahead.
Orientation at the Dive Deck, then a 35–40 min boat trip to Calapan’s reefs for three guided dives with wildlife interpretation. Return to Puerto Galera late afternoon.
Note: The order of experiences on particular days may vary based on weather and oceans conditions
Orientation at the Dive Deck, then a short 15 min boat ride to Verde Island for three spectacular guided dives. Return to Puerto Galera mid-afternoon.
Note: The order of experiences on particular days may vary based on weather and oceans conditions
Orientation at the Dive Deck, then a short 15 min boat ride to Verde Island for three spectacular guided dives. Return to Puerto Galera mid-afternoon.
Note: The order of experiences on particular days may vary based on weather and oceans conditions
Briefing on RUV shark monitoring, then cross to Calapan’s reefs to deploy cameras and complete two guided dives. Afternoon review of footage and species logging.
Note: The order of experiences on particular days may vary based on weather and oceans conditions
Training in commercial fish survey techniques followed by two survey dives in a Marine Protected Area. Afternoon data review and certification.
Note: The order of experiences on particular days may vary based on weather and oceans conditions
Spend the day diving the reefs around Puerto Galera with the Casalay Boutique Villas and Dive Resort team
Note: The order of experiences on particular days may vary based on weather and oceans conditions
No diving — relax at Casalay Boutique Villas and Dive Resort, visit local viewpoints, or explore Mindoro’s coast.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before transferring top the water taxi, cross to Batangas, then private road transfer back to Manila where services end.
Foster deeper connections with marine life
while embracing sustainable, regenerative travel.
Foster deeper connections with marine life
while embracing sustainable, regenerative travel.
We believe the best wilderness experiences are only possible with skilled guides and passionate naturalists leading the way.
We craft our trips to resonate deeply, leaving an emotional impact that educates, inspires, and cultivates meaningful connections with wildlife and conservation efforts.
Our Coral Reef Safari experiences embody the spirit of regenerative travel, emphasising the well-being of oceanic wildlife, local communities, our destinations, and our guests.
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