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Portulano Dive Resort

Batangas, Bauan

About this dive shop

Portulano Dive Center is a boutique scuba diving resort located in Bauan, with its own private cove. Located in the more quiet, private side of Anilao, Balayan Bay, Batangas, the Philippines. Nestled within the beautiful Balayan Bay, more popularly known as Anilao, the dive center and resort is an operation committed to conservation, repurposing and responsible diving practices. It stands as a testament to a passion for to diving and an authentic local experience with its charming interior design. Hand-crafted decorations, artistic touches make this place special, all done with passion and a personal touch. This place will truly inspire you. No commercialism at this place, only an authentic experience. It has a BEAUTIFUL HOUSE REEF, a Marine Sanctuary with the reputation of being the perfect place for your underwater exploration as it offers many marine life encounters. Situated inside a 4km long Protected Area, the largest Marine Protected Area along Balayan Bay, more popularly known as Anilao. The dive center's commitment to excellence extends beyond providing excellent breathing gas quality, but also providing attention and personalized care for each divers level of training, experience and needs. The resort has a saltwater training pool a few steps away from the house reef. It not only makes dive training effective and easy, but allows certified divers to calibrate gear, brush up on scuba skills or simply prepare for their dives. Access to popular dive sites is available, with the goal to bring divers to dive sites that are the best at their time of visit. The establishment has an ongoing CORAL CRUSADE, a coral conservation project that will help you know and see how they are rescuing corals of opportunity.

Activities offered

Activity PADI Scuba Diving
Activity Conservation
Activity PADI First Aid - EFR
Activity PADI Freediving
Activity PADI Snorkelling
Activity PADI TecRec

Services

  • Air Fills
  • Conservation activities
  • Freediving equipment rental
  • Kids equipment rental
  • Nitrox
  • Scuba equipment rental
  • Travel

Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dive boat
  • Food & Drinks
  • House reef
  • Onsite accommodation
  • Onsite classroom
  • Onsite training pool
  • Parking
  • Retail Shop
  • Waterfront location
  • Wi-Fi (FREE)

Equipment Rental

  • BCD
  • Dive Computer
  • Flashlight
  • Gauges
  • Regulator
  • Wetsuit – 3mm
  • Wetsuit – shorty

Staff

PADI Instructors
7

Languages

  • English