Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
“In that moment, I felt weightless.
In harmony with the elements, infinite as the cosmos.”
“In that moment, I felt weightless. In harmony with the elements, infinite as the cosmos.”
Welcome to our luxury dive resort, perfectly located at the convergence of world-class diving and island charm. We have dedicated ourselves to creating a resort that caters to experienced divers while remaining flexible for families and providing privacy for couples. Our design accommodates all your needs, allowing us to surpass the average beach resort and offer a unique experience in the heart of the Coral Triangle.
Welcome to our luxury dive resort, perfectly located at the convergence of world-class diving and island charm. We have dedicated ourselves to creating a resort that caters to experienced divers while remaining flexible for families and providing privacy for couples. Our design accommodates all your needs, allowing us to surpass the average beach resort and offer a unique experience in the heart of the Coral Triangle.
Our Dive Center
Our Dive Center
Our modern, purpose-built dive facility is designed for a seamless, stress-free experience, catering to every diver–from absolute beginners to advanced professional photographers. This allows you to focus purely on exploring the incredible marine environment of Dauin, the ‘critter capital’ of the Philippines. Dive in, relax, and let us handle the logistics.
Our modern, purpose-built dive facility is designed for a seamless, stress-free experience, catering to every diver–from absolute beginners to advanced professional photographers. This allows you to focus purely on exploring the incredible marine environment of Dauin, the ‘critter capital’ of the Philippines. Dive in, relax, and let us handle the logistics.
Photography & Workshops
Photography & Workshops
Our facilities are designed to meet the technical demands of modern digital underwater photography, ensuring a seamless experience from land to sea.
Climate-controlled camera room: A spacious hub with individual workstations, dedicated rinse tanks, and blow-off tables to keep your gear secure, clean, and dry.
Media room: A fully equipped multimedia room featuring a large 80” screen, ideal for presentations, detailed image reviews, and workshops accommodating up to 20 participants.
Specialized dive boats: Our custom boats (Laya, an 80ft banca, and Gurita, a 27ft speedboat) offer dedicated camera tables and freshwater rinse tanks to protect your equipment at sea.
Expertly trained staff: Our team provides professional handling and secure transport of your valuable equipment to and from the boats, so you can focus on capturing the shot.
Learn How to Dive
Learn How to Dive
We provide SSI and PADI scuba courses for all levels, from beginners to professionals, in small, personalized groups. Discover Dumaguete’s premier dive sites with our expert team. Reach out to us to plan your next diving adventure in the Philippines!
Advanced Diving Courses
Advanced Diving Courses
At Salaya, we offer a variety of courses, such as Advanced Adventurer, Nitrox Specialty, Perfect Buoyancy, Night and Limited Visibility, Divemaster and more. Begin your diving journey or career with us today!
Snorkeling
Snorkeling
World-class snorkeling in Dauin, Philippines, located in the heart of the Coral Triangle. We offer direct access to some of the planet’s richest marine biodiversity. Snorkel right from our beachfront to discover the unique “muck diving” environment of the Dauin coast, a macro-heaven teeming with rare and unusual marine life just below the surface.
Explore beyond our house reef with bespoke boat excursions. A short trip takes you to the world-famous Apo Island Marine Sanctuary, where you can swim alongside resident sea turtles and explore vibrant coral gardens. We also arrange day trips to Oslob for the unforgettable experience of swimming with the gentle giants of the sea, the whale sharks.
