Explore Dauin: 2 Boat Dives with Nitrox – Stunning Coral Reefs with Aqua Ventura Divers

Fun Dive Highlights:

• Minimum of 3 Certified Divers is required
• Stunning Dive Sites: Explore Dauin’s vibrant coral reefs and fascinating muck diving spots.
• Extended Dive Times: Enjoy the benefits of Nitrox for longer, safer dives.
• Marine Life Encounters: Spot turtles, colorful fish, and rare critters in their natural habitats.
• Stress-Free Experience: Let the experienced crew handle logistics while you focus on the dive.
• Sustainable Practices: Dive responsibly and help protect Dauin’s underwater ecosystems.

Dauin, located on the picturesque coast of Negros Oriental in the Philippines, is a world-renowned diving destination celebrated for its vibrant marine life, stunning coral reefs, and unique underwater landscapes. If you’re a certified diver looking for an unforgettable underwater adventure, the Dauin 2 Boat Dives (Nitrox) experience is the perfect choice. With two expertly guided dives using enriched air (Nitrox), you’ll enjoy longer bottom times and explore more of Dauin’s captivating underwater world.

This fun dive package combines the convenience of boat diving with the advantages of Nitrox, making it an ideal choice for divers who want to maximize their time beneath the waves. Whether you’re a macro enthusiast hoping to spot elusive critters or a reef lover eager to explore Dauin’s rich biodiversity, these dives will leave you mesmerized.

What to Expect

1. Convenient Boat Dives

Your adventure begins with a short boat ride to Dauin’s premier dive sites, offering direct access to some of the region’s most stunning underwater locations. Boat diving ensures minimal effort in reaching the sites, leaving you with more energy to focus on the dive itself. The crew handles all logistics, including equipment setup, so you can relax and enjoy the journey to each dive spot.

2. Nitrox Diving for Longer Bottom Times

As part of this package, you’ll be diving with enriched air (Nitrox), which has a higher oxygen content than regular air. Nitrox allows for extended dive times, especially at shallower depths, giving you more opportunity to explore Dauin’s thriving coral gardens and fascinating marine creatures. It’s the perfect choice for avid underwater photographers and marine life enthusiasts who don’t want to miss a thing.

3. Dauin’s Marine Wonders

Dauin is famous for its incredible diversity of marine life. During your dives, you’ll encounter vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful fish, sea turtles gracefully gliding through the water, and unique critters like frogfish, nudibranchs, and ghost pipefish hiding in the sand and coral. For macro lovers, Dauin’s muck diving sites are a treasure trove of rare and unusual marine species.

4. Professional Dive Guides

Your dives will be led by Aqua Ventura’s experienced dive guides, who know Dauin’s waters like the back of their hands. They’ll take you to the best spots, point out hidden marine life, and ensure your safety and comfort throughout the experience. Whether you’re an experienced Nitrox diver or using it for the first time, the guides will ensure you get the most out of your dives.

5. Eco-Friendly Diving

At Aqua Ventura Diving, sustainability is a priority. The team follows eco-friendly diving practices to protect Dauin’s delicate marine ecosystems. Divers are encouraged to respect marine life, practice good buoyancy control, and avoid touching corals or disturbing the environment. By participating in these dives, you’re contributing to the preservation of Dauin’s underwater treasures.

The boat dives in Dauin are tailored to showcase the region’s rich marine life, including both macro and larger marine species. Dauin is famous for its muck diving and macro life, and our guides know the best spots to find fascinating critters like frogfish, seahorses, and nudibranchs that thrive in the area’s sandy and volcanic habitats. Each dive reveals a new facet of Dauin’s underwater world, with surprises around every corner. For underwater photographers, these boat dives offer prime opportunities to capture rare and colorful marine species up close.

One of the most popular boat dive sites in Dauin is Apo Island, a world-famous marine sanctuary located just a short boat ride from the coast. Known for its pristine coral gardens and vibrant fish population, Apo Island offers an immersive dive experience with spectacular biodiversity. Schools of colorful fish like anthias, butterflyfish, and parrotfish create a vibrant backdrop as you navigate the coral formations. You may even encounter larger marine life such as turtles and reef sharks, making each dive at Apo Island truly memorable.

Car Wreck is another unique dive site accessible by boat, where a submerged vehicle has become an artificial reef, attracting a variety of marine life. Covered in soft corals and sponges, this site is home to groupers, scorpionfish, and even occasional visits from larger pelagic fish. The Car Wreck site is a favorite among divers seeking an unusual and photogenic underwater scene. Our dive guides will point out interesting features and marine life, ensuring you get the most out of each dive.

Dauin’s volcanic activity has also shaped some of its dive sites, and one notable location is Mainit Sanctuary, where natural hot springs bubble up from the seafloor. This creates warm patches of water and an intriguing underwater landscape. Divers love Mainit Sanctuary for its mix of sandy beds and coral-covered rock formations, which attract a wide array of critters and fish. The sanctuary is an excellent spot to observe reef fish as well as the occasional cuttlefish or octopus hiding in the sandy areas.

Our boat dives are designed to be both flexible and accommodating, with dive sites selected based on your experience level and interests. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced diver, our guides will tailor each dive to suit your preferences, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. For those interested in Nitrox diving, we offer Nitrox tanks to extend your bottom time, allowing you to maximize your exploration in these captivating waters.

In between dives, you’ll enjoy refreshments on board our spacious dive boat, giving you time to relax, socialize with fellow divers, and soak in the beautiful views of Dauin’s coastline. Our dive boats are equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable day on the water, including shaded seating, fresh water for rinsing off, and ample space to store your gear. With Aqua Ventura Divers, every detail is taken care of so that you can focus on enjoying your underwater adventure to the fullest.

Eco-conscious divers will also appreciate Aqua Ventura’s commitment to marine conservation and sustainable diving practices. Our dive guides are trained in environmentally friendly diving techniques to help protect Dauin’s delicate ecosystems, and we provide guests with tips on how to minimize their environmental impact. We are passionate about preserving Dauin’s marine biodiversity, ensuring that these remarkable dive sites remain pristine for future generations.