Ultimate Luxury Philippine Resort Group Trip June 2026

at Atmosphere Resort & Spa, Dumaguete

Photography Workshop

Immerse yourself in extraordinary macro critter diving sites in Dumaguete, marvel at the breathtaking coral reefs of Apo Island, and don't miss the opportunity to take part in our FREE photo workshops. All while experiencing unparalleled hospitality and world-class amenities at Atmosphere Resort & Spa.

June 2026 - Exact Dates TBD

Predicted prices starting from $2,599 per person*

Trip Leader: Dan Bishop

Optional Add-Ons:

Snorkeling with whale sharks in Oslob: $170** per person (must be booked in advance)

Travel Insurance not included, click here to learn more about our preferred plan

*Price listed is an approximation and is subject to confirmation.

**Optional excursion on the last day, which is a non-diving day

Why Join This Trip?

Ultra-luxury dive resort in Dumaguete, Philippines. This place will WOW anyone you bring. The suites with private pools are to die for, as is the food, service, lodging and amazing infinity pools right in front of the ocean.
The diving trifecta - one of the world’s best whale shark encounters, Some of SE asia’s best macro and critter diving, plus great coral reefs, walls packaged with turtles, jacks and info-pacific reef life.
Amazing snorkeling literally 15 feet from the resort in calm shallow water.
25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure.

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Inclusions

7 nights / 8 days accommodation, double/twin share in a Deluxe Suite
Private round trip transfers between Dumaguete airport/ferry terminal and Atmosphere
7 days diver’s full board meals (breakfast, 1-course lunch, and 3-course dinner including one beach barbeque night and one BBQ lunch on the boat on an Apo Island trip)
15 dive package (daytime dives including Apo Island trips, tanks, weights, dive guide services, and all daytime marine park and underwater camera fees) *Night dive/Mandarin dive surcharge and night marine park fees not included
Complimentary Nitrox fills for Nitrox certified divers
Complimentary checkout dive (guided daytime dive with shore entry/exit, including tanks, weights, dive guide, and sanctuary fees)
Complimentary Group Wine Tasting
Complimentary 30 Minute Executive Back Massage
Complimentary Marine Life Presentation
Complimentary Wi-Fi, filtered drinking water throughout the resort, and in room tea and coffee, use of our 24 hour outdoor gym
Optional complimentary visit to Atmosphere Soup Kitchen (Mon-Fri)
Includes all government taxes (excluding airport fees)

Read about out previous Dumaguete Photo Workshops here:

Dumaguete 2024 Trip Report by Nirupam Nigam

& Dumaguete 2023 Trip Report by Mark Strickland

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Trip Type

This trip is a PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP. It will be led by one of our photo instructors who will provide daily instructional tutorials, in-water photography support (when appropriate), and one-to-one advice and guidance, as required. Each workshop offers a bespoke syllabus, crafted by the trip leader and detailed on the trip webpage. While our Photography Workshops are aimed at divers with an interest in underwater photography, anyone is welcome to join.

Learn more about what's included in this trip type.

Dive Overview

The resort's instructors and guides are highly trained and know how to get you to fantastic dives. They offer small group diving and the guests' requests are accommodated within safety limits. They also offer flexible dive options.

At Dumaguete, you can take full advantage of some of the world’s best scuba diving. The world-renowned Apo Island with its walls, stunning coral, and schooling fish is a short boat ride away. Some of the world’s rarest critters compete for the underwater photographer’s attention along the Dauin coastline near Dumaguete in the Philippines. The area is often frequented by underwater photographers in search of exquisitely rare shots.

The night dives are also stunning, as are the mandarin fish dives at dusk and the fluoro dives where you can see the underwater world in a completely new light.

Bluewater owner, Scott Gietler, says: 'July is a great time to visit Dumaguete. I've done Dumaguete twice in July and weather has been very nice - calm and not windy. You get some rain but only a brief shower which freshens the air.'

See our Guide to diving Dumaguete.

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About Atmosphere Resort & Spa

Atmosphere Resort & Spa in Dauin, Dumaguete, is one of the best luxury dive resorts in the Philippines, offering excellent diving, impeccable service as you would expect from a 5-star hotel, luxurious and comfortable rooms and a wide array of amenities to please the discerning diver and traveler.

The maximum capacity at Atmosphere Resorts & Spa is around 100 guests. Guests choose from suites, premium suites, apartments, penthouses, or private pool suites, all boasting luxurious linens and 5 amenities.

All rooms come with complimentary breakfast, California king-size beds with luxurious Egyptian cotton linens, solar-heated water, eco-friendly cosmetics, coffee and tea, tropical fruit, energy reduction air-conditioners, flat-screen TVs, WiFi, minibar, rain showers, and a luxury turndown service.

Read the reviews of the Atmosphere Resort & Spa here.

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How To Get There

Trip attendees should fly in and out of Dumaguete through Dumaguete Airport (airport code DGT). Flights may arrive any time on the day the trip starts. Return flights should be made at any time on the last day of the trip. Airport transfers are included and travel time is about 20 minutes each way.

Flight Package

Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages.

However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed.

If you would like us to book flights, hotels, and transfers for your domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Please be advised that there is a 10% fee for this service to cover our booking and administration costs.

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About the Trip Leader

Dan is a passionate underwater photographer based in northern Virginia. He did his first dive at age 14 and has been an avid photographer for more than 25 years. Dan started out as a skydiving photographer and videographer, and then took that passion underwater. Since then, he has spent as much time underwater as possible, often with one or both of his daughters. Dan loves sharing his photography knowledge with others and is experienced with both wide angle and macro photography.

Recommended Scuba Gear

Dive light or torch for night dives. We suggest Kraken NR-2000 Dive Light
5mm wetsuit or a 7mm. Browse Wetsuits at Bluewater Photo
Hood or hooded vest. Check out scuba hoods.
Travel BCD. Read our Best Travel BCD Article
Travel regulator. We suggest Mares Ultra 62X Dive Regulator

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Payment Schedule

Payment details coming soon!

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Want to Extend Your Trip?

We can help with that! See more of the Philippines before or after your workshop in Anilao with Bluewater. Flying all that way merits a multi-destination vacation! Here are some examples of packages we can add on to your workshop reservation:

*Rates are subject to change at any time; please contact us for the most updated pricing.

Snorkeling With Whale Sharks In Oslob

Price: Starting at $170 per person*(must be booked in advance)

*Optional excursion on the last day, which is a non-diving day

Fishermen in the province of Oslob started feeding whale sharks in 2011. Since then the sharks have become regular visitors to the area and sightings are almost guaranteed on a daily basis. Over the last 10 years, the local Oslob community have developed a carefully monitored whale shark snorkelling experience which is sufficiently managed to allow for safe whale shark interactions, both for the whale sharks and for visitors.

Example schedule for the day:
05:00am Breakfast available at the resort
06:00am Depart from the resort
07:30am Ferry from Dumaguete to Oslob
08:30am Beach set-up for snorkel
09:30am Snorkel with the whale sharks
11:00am Lunch break at the beach (BBQ)
13:30pm Ferry from Oslob to Dumaguete
15:00pm Arrival back at the resort

You will be given a detailed briefing before your trip, but please be aware that you will be asked to leave the water if you touch the whale sharks and that flash photography, the wearing of sunscreen, or the use of gloves is strictly prohibited.

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