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Best resort dive experience ever

Review of Scandi Divers
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 4 weeks ago
Been diving since 1991. This is absolutely the best experience I have had at any resort. I am a problem Diver. I am 74 years old and have mobility issues and also have problems unless I eat organic food. The staff went far out of their way to be sure that I got to dive four dives a day, and get enough organic food to eat,
I got a massage every day. My two favorite masseuses are named Jam and Ellen.
Due to my disability, I had a person to help me. His Name is Leo Castillo. I’ve had a lot of helpers before. He was fabulous. Diving with Leo is kind of like going to Disneyland, because he points out so much fascinating stuff.
Our spectacular trip here was arranged by Scubaco in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Date of stay: December 2024
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Reviewed December 6, 2024

I have never experienced a dive resort quite like this one. The people running and working at Scandi Divers are without doubt the most friendly and helpful I have ever met. The diving is some of the best you'll find anywhere and you are looked after like a member of their family. It doesn't end with the diving. After you finish your underwater experience you get treated to some absolutely delicious food, all of which is freshly prepared. From the moment you wake up, to the moment you go to bed you are looked after, and looked after very well. Normally after visiting somewhere I feel it's time to move on and experience somewhere else. I never really feel inclined to return to the same place again, until now. This trip has left me feeling that it's worth going back to Scandi Divers. I feel like it was the perfect fit for me and the group I went with, all of whom felt the same. I also have this strange feeling, like I left friends behind.

Date of stay: December 2024
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Reviewed August 31, 2024

Highly recommend Scandi Dive Resort. It’s the best resort in the area for sure! From the moment you arrive, you just feel like a part of the Scandi family. A beautiful team where nothing is a problem and they take so much care and personalization for every guest. The dive team are highly experienced in the area and bring so much love and care for the ocean. I completed 8 dives and enjoy every second. The facilities are great and it’s so nice to come back to the resort between dives for a drink and snack before heading back out. Thank you so much for your hospitality Scandi team, you guys are the best! I’ll be back!! :)

Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Reviewed August 28, 2024 via mobile

Scandi is an amazing place where you feel so welcome from the whole team. Marianne organized everything so well for us and Larry was an amazing scuba guide. Will definitely come back 🙌

I brought a group to scandi and everything was clearly communicated.
We enjoyed the diving there a lot. Great turtles, nudis, sea snakes and much much more.

I will definitely bring another group there with me :)
Thanks again for everything. You are amazing 😍

Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Traveled with friends
Thank PhilippRosel
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Reviewed July 4, 2024

My husband and I were invited on this trip by friends that were a part of club, so in total, there were 11 of us. We had a 10 day package that included adequate accommodations, incredible meals with various daily choices, and 3-4 dives/day. All the pleasure of this beautiful resort aside, the health and vibrant colors of the reef, the incredible diversity of very interesting creatures, and dive masters that could find everything, made this the best diving I have ever experienced! Honestly, what made this so great was the incredible staff at Scandi Divers. They are on a mission to serve their patrons top notch concierge service. You only have to do one thing: Dive!

Room tip: If you want great diving, food, service and value, this is your place!
Date of stay: June 2024
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Thank Ann L
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Scandi Divers Puerto Galera Philippines, Sales at Scandi Divers, responded to this reviewResponded July 10, 2024

Hi annll8928QK

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experiences from your recent diving vacation with us at Scandi Divers. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay, from your room to the food we served, our dedicated staff and of course, the scuba diving experience.

We aim to provide a memorable experience to all our guests, and your feedback is greatly appreciated as it helps us to continually improve our services. Knowing that you had a positive experience is the greatest reward for us.

We truly hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the near future for another adventure under the sea. Until then, safe travels and keep diving!

Best regards,
SCANDI DIVERS Family

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Reviewed June 27, 2024

What an amazing place! Our trip was easy from getting from the airport to the resort. They greeted us with shell leis, a great refreshing drink, a terrific cookie and a much needed cold towel. They made us feel like royalty. They even had our names on the welcome board!! Everyone was respectful and super friendly! The food was excellent in every way! My hubby is a picky eater and he loved everything. The bar drinks were fantastic. Our massages were excellent after a long day of diving. We were glad to have that relaxation time. Our room was clean and comfortable, fluffy pillows and all.
The diving was world class there was so much life everywhere! There were so many nudi’s everywhere that after the first couple of days we only took pictures of ones that were new to us. 😁 We gave our guide a hard time because we took so many pictures that we killed the batteries on our cameras on more than one dive!!
So to everyone Kris, Angela, Rex, Alvin, Mark the cooks, the housekeepers, the waiters and waitresses and everyone else that took such great care of us we say…Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!!! We had an amazing time! We definitely will come back and we are already telling all our friends that they need to come see you too! 🥰

Date of stay: May 2024
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Scandi Divers Puerto Galera Philippines, Sales at Scandi Divers, responded to this reviewResponded July 10, 2024

Hello kathysG6994CR

Your outstanding review of Scandi Divers fills us with joy! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your fellow travelers and us.

Our team works hard to make sure all our guests have a wonderful experience, so they'll be excited to hear how much you enjoyed everything.

Nothing makes us happier than knowing our guests made memories they will cherish forever.

We can't wait to see you again!

Sincerely,
Your Scandi Divers Family

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