FAQ • Questions and Answers
FAQ • Frequently Asked Questions about Dive Safari Cagayan
We hope to answer as many questions as possible that you might have about one of our dive safaris here.
Easy Diving is not liable for trip cancellations due to bad weather, insufficient participants, mechanical or technical problems, force majeure, or other unforeseeable circumstances. In such cases, Easy Diving will make every effort to organize alternative dive safaris at the same time, but there is no entitlement to a full refund of the cruise costs.
It is very rare that a dive safari is cancelled by us, for example if the minimum number of divers is not reached. In this case, either the safari price will be refunded or an alternative program will be offered.
Cancellation up to 60 days before the journey we refund the full amount (except bank charges if any).
59-31 days before journey, 20% cancellation fee.
30-14 days before journey, 50% cancellation fee.
14 days before journey, no refund.
All cancellations are to be in written.
Minimum down payment of 20% within 10 days of reservation. Full payment latest 30 days before the trip.
No. We accept bank transfers to our Philippines or German accounts or pay pal payments. At Easy Diving and Beach Resort you can pay by credit card.
750 Pesos per day.
This is a personal choice and has to be considered by youself.
Dive insurance is a must have.
With a rubber dinghy with an outboard engine.
There is SMART and GLOBE 3G Cell phone signal. We provide free internet through Starlink.
Our new Easy Diving Eco-Resort was completed in January 2020. Our Luxury Glamping Tents and AC Bungalows are equipped with very high quality beds and mattresses. We are 24 hours connected to the power supply. All sockets meet European standards. A brick building with four showers and toilets is available for personal hygiene. The Bungalows have their own shower and CR. The
accommodation can be booked for kingsize or twin beds and single occupancy is also available.
Maximum 25 kg per person.
In the morning, there is coffee and snacks on the way to the first dive, and afterwards breakfast is served on the boat. Between the dives, there is lunch, snacks, fruit, water, various non-alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee as usual. Dinner is prepared and served at the camp. Since the islands are remote, you will have a slightly smaller menu with simple but always freshly prepared meals. Nevertheless, the proper service from Easy Diving is guaranteed.
In general the weather does not change much during the year. Air temperature are around 30°C and water is between 27°C and 30°C. It is dry from December to April and a little bit more humid from Mai to November. This region is prone to monsoon
tendencies, meaning north east (amihan) trades from November to March and south west (habagat) from June to October.
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300 php per day as of 01.01.2022.
Each diver has to bring an own dive computer and a visible surface signalling device. An underwater lamp must be brought for night dives. We do offer the possibility to buy or rent those in our shop.
- Transfer to the Sipalay airstrip.
- Marine park fees.
- Equipment.
- Consumptions in local establishments.
- Alcoholic beverages.
Either on your own via any internet portal or we do all the necessary for you, adapted to your journey.
- Accommodation in the Easy Diving Eco-Resort. Our Luxury Glamping Tents are equipped with very high quality beds and mattresses.
- Meals: Full board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- On board in addition to that: Refreshments, fruits, snacks. Water, non-alcoholic beverages, tea and coffee.
- Tanks, weights, dive guide.
- Air transfer from Sipalay to Cagayan and back.
We see us as your competent partner for all your Philippine destinations and will find and book the solution that best fits your needs.
We do arrange any kind of transfer from any point of the Philippines.
With a Van and driver. We would be pleased to arrange such a transfer for you. For the more adventurous, there are buses or freelance drivers around the airports. On request we will arrange a 25-minute air transfer for you.
In general we do have one multilingual European dive instructor and one local divemaster on board. If you would like to have your own dive guide, we can of course arrange one for an additional charge.
Yes, for your own safety we ask you to do a check dive with us prior to sailing out.
Holding an AOWD certification or higher is advised in order to be able to join for all the dives. There are dives, for which the prerequisite is an AOWD certification. But you can of course pass your AOWD in no more than 2 days with us prior to your safari.
Arrival in Sipalay City is between 9am and 10am.
The flight leaves around 8am.
At the airstrip of Sipalay city.
In the unlikely event of a a safari cancellation, neither Easy Diving nor Savedra Dive Center is liable for full or partial trip cancellation due to bad weather, technical issues, not enough participants, force majeure or unforeseen events. The organising parties of Easy Diving and Savedra Dive Center will leave no stone unturned to arrange an alternative safari/program during your time of stay. These unlikely cancellations are not subject to an automatic refund.
Deposit of 20% of the total trip price within 10 days of reservation.
Remaining balance due 30 days before the start of the trip.
A motorized dinghy is available for the transfers.
They are simple bungalows without air conditioning, each with its own small terrace. Electricity is available only until 11:00 PM. However, you can also charge batteries on the boat.
There must be at least four guests.
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