Philippines Coral Restoration
* Additional space may be available -
March 30 - April 11, 2025
Ocean First continues our commitment to ocean conservation with another stellar adventure where we include coral restoration work in the beautiful Philippine Islands!
Availability: Contact us for booking information
* Additional space may be available *
Skill Level: All experience levels
Amun-Ini Beach Resort
Trip Leader: Amy Christopher
Ocean First continues our commitment to ocean conservation with another stellar adventure where we include coral restoration work in our itinerary. This time we travel to the gorgeous Philippines and Amun-Ini Beach Resort on the island of Bohol. Located in the heart of the coral triangle, the reefs surrounding Amun-Ini contain over 2,000 fish species, 76% of the world's species, and 6 of the world's turtle species. All of the 38 dive sites are a short boat drive away, less than 15 minutes from the dive shop. Our trip includes hands-on coral planting dives where, after an informative discussion from a local marine biologist, our divers will actively participate in transplanting baby corals to their new homes in the ocean. This rewarding work all takes place in a marine protected area right in front of the resort.
Trip Inclusions:
- 10 nights/11 days deluxe oceanview accommodations
- 21 dives plus 3 coral planting dives (total of 24 dives)
- 2 nights hotel stay in Manila
- 1 mandarn fish dusk dive
- 3 meals daily plus 1 Filipino night dinner
- Nitrox for certified divers
- Roundtrip airport transfers in Bohol
- Use of paddleboards and kayaks
- Amun-Ini Reef Relive project
- Meet & greet in Manila airport
- Hotel taxes
- Ocean First trip leader
Not Included:
- International airfare Denver - Manila/Manila - Bohol
- Soft & alcoholic drinks
- Meals not specified above
- Crew gratuities
- Baggage fees
- Any unforeseen cost at the time of booking
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Trip Cost:
- $4,745 based on double occupancy
- $6,275 based on single occupancy
- $3,695 based on non-diver, double occupancy
Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable deposit to reserve: $1,000
- $1,500 due November 1, 2024
- Final payment due January 10, 2025
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date
Cancellation Policy:
- Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
- Cancellation 180 days or more: refund given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
- 179 - 120 days: payments made to date are forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
- 119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.
