"El Galleon offers comfortable rooms with character, one of the better restaurants along the beach and one of the great bars of the world - The Point, which commands magnificent views across the bay, is cooled by the sea breezes and offers friendly service and drinks at the right temperature.
Immediately below it is the real heart of the operation, the Galleon Diving Centre, a well-equipped PADI operation run by Asia Divers who will arrange dives from bancas at a number of fascinating marine sites.
For the beginner however the waters in front of the Centre offer instant gratification to those who take the introductory PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course. After a short but thorough session of familiarisation with the gear, the instructor takes the aspirant divers from the end of the pier out into the bay, where some truly stunning corals can be seen, for a half-hour dive.
The waters are shallow, and something of the same experience can be had through snorkelling, but as an introduction to the world of diving this takes some beating."
"Travel Intelligence Magazine" by Robin Lynam
"I really enjoy the newsletter. Particularly the info about the people who make Asia Divers so great – the employees."
"Mike Gould"
"This is just a very quick email to say an enormous thank you to everyone involved at Asia Divers and El Gallion, including The Point Bar. I visited your amazing part of the world just over three weeks ago to undertake my Open Water Dive Course."
"Heather Walker"
"Hereby I would like to thank you for the great hospitality we have received during our stay in Puerto Galera. We liked the place and the diving and were also happy to see a little bit more on our last day at the golf course with Tony and the Luca Pizza.( which pizza is delicious)"
"Ans Roozemaal"
"I would like to thank you for the great weekend we had in PG. All of us went back completely chilled out with
the feeling we had been away for a week rather than a long weekend! Thanks again for the dives, it is very much appreciated and i didn't expect it. Thank you."
"Marc Van Der Poel"
Thanks for a wonderful Discover Scuba Dive. We will always remember this occassion and all other friendly staff at Asia Divers and El Galleon Beach Resort. Thanks
"Joakim and Lisa"
Well Guys,
Here I am, sat at home, just looking out of the window and watching the
golden leaves, falling from the trees, and the hot tropical sun of the
Philippines seems like a distant memory. God, I wish I was meeting you all
in the Point Bar this evening for a couple of sundowners, instead of going
to work for twelve hours!!!!! Oh well, I guess we will have to start
planning our next trip. But before we do, I would like to say a few words to
show my appreciation of a fantastic trip.
Wowie and Anna: What can I say. You are truly superstars!!! Thanks again for
everything. The travel arrangements. The Beers on the bancha. The Lechon at
Mum and Dads'. The dive courses for Stu and Phil and Graeme and I. The
terrible jokes!!! Rabbiting anyone?????
Lhiza: For being everyones Mum and perfect host. I know how hard you work
Your priceless!!! Ask Lhiza.com!!!
Jeremy: Buddy. Thanks for coming all the way from Vancouver to celebrate my
birthday, even if it was a month early!! Can't wait to see the pictures.
Phil misses his Dad, by the way!! Ha Ha!!
Ian and Dave: You know, you guys were great. It was fantastic to meet you
both. Awesome.
Chris: Well, what can I say. You got there in the end. Thanks for the Tshirt, mate.
Stuart and Graeme: For keeping the bell ringing in The Point. Shark attack,
anyone???
Phil: Buddy. What can I say. This is the beggining of your new life
adventure!!
Andy Norman and his Beautifull New Wife: Thankyou both for a lovely day.
Best wishes and future happiness.
Pete: Now then, did I ever tell you the time when ............!!!
Alan, Tommy, Kjell, Ruben and all the staff at Asia Divers and El Galleon:
Thanks again for another memorable trip. You guys are the best!!
I hope that I haven't missed anyone out. I don't think I have. I would just
like to add one more thing before I close. And that is; You can make all the
plans and arrangements for a trip like we've just had, but at the end of the
day, It's the people that make it happen. I'm a very lucky individual.
"Wayne"
01/11/2005
I would just like to say, thank you all for making my visit and diving so pleasurable and easy. I must admit, it has been one of the most relaxing holidays I have ever been on and the stress free element of Asia Divers, El Galleon, and Tech Asia was truly appreciated.
Indeed, the whole crew worked really well together and made my holiday effortless and easy. I just wish I had stayed a little longer.
Everyone at home said I look a lot more relaxed (what me worry?) than usual. Asia Divers will be on my main agenda for next year as well. I will try to bring the usual suspects with me.
"Ali Firkee"
11/19/05
From our first inquiry Lhiza was absolutely superb in dealing with everything we subsequently asked of her, and to her immense credit all the arrangements ran perfectly the moment we arrived in Manila. Big thanks must also goe to your ever-friendly staff at El Galleon in making our stay so successful.
Obviously, the main reason we came over the Christmas period was for the diving, seventeen it turned out to be if we include the fun of the Christmas Day treasure hunt. Such a memorable time we had it will always remain with us, including the completion of our Advanced Open Water course. That was all due in the main to the professionalism and care which we found at every turn with ALL your team at Asia divers; a team to be proud of, and a team we will recommend to anyone considering a diving holiday. Please be sure to extend our sincere thanks to them.
"Phil & Janet Haigh"
01/13/06
I just wanted to let you know about my holiday in Puerto Galera. I have been in the diving business in Palau for 16 years and dive pretty much every day. I rarely take holidays and this was certainly my first diving holiday.
I cannot say enough about my experience in Puerto Galera and it is due to the staff at El Galleon and Asia Divers. It was great to be on the other end of what we do. Allison at Asia Divers along with her staff including Anabelle did an outstanding job. Lhiza at El Galleon was the best. On top of having some incredible dives I was treated like family.
I wasn't sure if I would do much diving as diving is my job. I ended up doing 4 dives a day for 3 days. I did not plan on diving that much.
I dive with guests all the time and say good bye to them routinely. When it was time for me to leave PG I found it very difficult to say goodbye to the place and especially your staff. From top to bottom: the guys who pump the tanks, boat drivers, bartenders, waitresses, dive guides everyone was EXCELLENT. You run a great outfit and I am looking for an excuse to come back. I am hoping to bring some of my repeat guests to PG to see some macro.
"Keith Santillano"
www.palaudive.com
keith@palaunet.com
March 25, 2006
Hi All.
I managed to meet up with Ross and the other members of the Club over the
weekend. We were going through photo's and talking about the trip. I can say
now that everyone had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed thereselves.
But for me personally, it means a whole lot more. There is no way on earth
that I would have been able to arrange a trip of this nature without the
dedication and professionalism from everyone at Asia Divers and El Galleon.
So, I would like to thank you all for making this trip happen.
Tommy. For giving me a truly uncomparable package price and helping me to
get the ball rolling. Nice wetsuit!!!!
Ermie, Eva, Lotlot and all of the El Galleon Girls for looking after us.
Especially during our Big Breakfasts.
Joy, Melissa and all The Point Girls. Can I have 2070 B-52's, please!!
Eddie, Rene, Jayson and the boat Captain's and Pier Crew for all the
physical hard work that you guys put in.
Alison, Josh and Flo. For picking the perfect dive sites.
Allan and Rebecca. For being the perfect hosts. 2072 B-52's, please.
Ruben. Well done mate, and keep up the hard work and studying. Great
Birthday Party.
Eric. For being my "Victim". I hope I didn't make you drink to much of
Sabang Bay!!
Mr. Andy Norman. Thanks for the regulator.
Now for a couple of extra special thanks.
Pete. For orchestrating the whole show, both in and out of the water. For
guiding me through my Rescue Course and helping me gain the knowledge and
maturity along the way. Any more Siciliano!!!
Lhiza. For doing what you do and still being able to smile under difficult
personal circumstances. You are a Superstar.
If I have missed anyone, I do apologise. I will have to buy you a drink in
The Point when I am there next. And hopefully, that will be sooner rather
than later.
Cheers everyone and a big heartfelt thanks.
Wayne
April 21, 2007
To everyone at El Galleon and Asia Divers that made our stay a brilliant experience.
Well it’s a week after reality came crashing back down but the memories of a fabulous week staying at El Galleon and diving with Pete Eaton linger on and on.
To be a part of Ron Duncan’s Leisure Coast Dive group is always a great experience but this trip is on the top of the list to do again and again.
To try and thank everyone just is impossible and I’m bound to miss some area. To arrive in a huge down pour and met by an enthusiastic staff crew kicked the tone of the week off to a great start. We were probably a little wrecked at the time but you all made us feel so welcome and gave us the impression that nothing was ever too much trouble at all. Reality throughout the week was that you all assisted us with anything at all and made everything flow very smoothly. A special thanks to Allan for making sure we were taken care of, entertained, taken to dinner, personally keeping a caring interest in our enjoyment was all very much appreciated. Of course there are so many people behind the scenes that make all this happen and a big thanks to everyone for their efforts.
The dive shop crew helped us with all our needs on land as well showing us all the sites in a comfortable and professional manner which certainly made a huge difference. Our skipper Derwin got us into the spots and took care of us all week without any fuss or drama. This brings me to the biggest thankyou of all ……….. Pete Eaton : You’re a legend !! ………… Pete not only shared with our group a brilliant diving experience day in day out but made our trip a very special adventure. Pete found so much for us to look at each and every dive, talked to us about what we wanted to see, talked to us about where we wanted to dive, just made the whole experience ……….. he even finished our 16th dive with a pale blue frog fish, what a great weeks diving. Pete went out of his way all week to spend time with us in making our relaxing holiday a fabulous experience never to forget and most of all to return to do it all again …… thanks heaps Pete !!!
Again a massive thanks to Ron Duncan for organising a brilliant trip and to Allan for his wonderful hospitality in the Philippines.
Graham Chapple
June 09, 2008
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