Peter’s Dive Resort Philippines

Where is the resort located?

Peter’s Dive Resort is located in Padre Burgos town at the southernmost tip of Leyte Island (province of Southern Leyte), Philippines.

The resort is a 45-minute drive from the provincial capital, Maasin City, 75 minutes from Bato (plus another 15 from Hilongos), and three hours from Ormoc City.
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What is your contact number/address?

See the contact page for this info.
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Is the resort located in a safe area? How is the peace and order situation in your location?

Despite the bad press concerning the peace and order situation in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, Southern Leyte (along with its neigboring provinces and islands) remains peaceful and has one of the lowest crime rates anywhere in the country.
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When is the best time to visit?

While the resort is located in an area that enjoys fair weather year-round, we recommend you schedule your trip during the dry season (January–July), or from October–December (after the rainy season), so as to avoid the incovenience of flight or boat trip cancellations owing to bad weather.
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Do I need to bring my own equipment?

Unless you prefer using your own gear, the resort has all the dive equipment you will need.
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Is there anything in particular you recommend I should bring with me?

All the things you need for a fun, hassle-free vacation should be covered in our travel checklist.
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What is the fastest way to get to the resort?

If you are flying into the Philippines with the intent to go directly to the resort, you are advised to book a flight straight to Cebu. However, if you go through Manila, book an internal connecting flight to Cebu. From there, you will have to take a fast ferry to Bato, Hilongos, or Ormoc City. For more details, refer to our section on how to get here.
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Will someone meet me at the ferry terminal?

Yes, by arrangement. Just give us the details and we will meet you there.

Note: We charge P1,500 (approximately US$31) per trip for Bato/Hilongos, and P3,000 (approximately US$62) for Ormoc City.
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What are your room rates?

Refer to the section regarding resort accommodations.
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What are your diving rates?

Refer to the section regarding dive rates.
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What are the rental rates for diving equipment?

Refer to the section regarding equipment rental.
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Are there special rates for groups?

Yes. See the accommodations and dive rates sections.
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Do you offer diver certification classes?

Yes. For more information, refer to the section regarding scuba instruction.
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Do you accept payment by credit card?

The resort presently does not have the capability to process credit card transactions. However, we accept payments in local and foreign currencies, as well as traveler’s checks.
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What water activities are available?

The area’s diverse underwater terrain presents several unique diving challenges and opportunities. There are also many rich snorkeling grounds. Whaleshark watching is an exciting, if chancy, option.
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Am I assured of seeing whalesharks?

We can not guarantee that you will see whalesharks during your stay as many factors must be considered: plankton, the weather — and plain good luck.
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I sent you an email, but you never wrote back. Why?

If you sent the email using our contact form, you should receive a server-generated response at the address you provided. If you did not get one, you may have mistyped your email address. You will have to send the form again using a valid email address.

You can also contact us at pmorrittpdc@yahoo.com.au using your own mail client.
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