COCO BEACH - A Sprawling 10 hectares Beach Resort

About the Coco Beach Resort

     Coco Beach Island Resort is a sprawling 10-hectare beach resort with facilities made from all-natural materials... Everything is designed to compliment each facility and its natural surroundings. Definitely, an idyllic place to recharge frayed nerves, with its cozy ambiance of bamboo and nipa hut in its very Filipino type of hospitality and accommodation...

     If you're thinking of getting away and escaping to a tropical island paradise, then you’ve found the perfect place.

     Coco Beach is located at Behiya, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro where the crystal clear water of the sea is full of life; and the hills are full of coconut palms swaying with the breeze. Here in the old days, Spanish galleons passed by the trading routes between Europe, Mexico and the East.

     Today, Coco Beach has bungalows and facilities all made in natural materials. No concrete is to be seen anywhere. We have over four restaurants, 110 rooms, tennis court, hanging bridge, sports facilities, 2 swimming pools, spa - everything blends with nature.

About Puerto Galera

     Literally, meaning "Port of Galleons", Puerto Galera became popular among seafarers during the galleon trade at the start of the 10th century. Because of its excellent natural harbor - which until now is considered as one of the most beautiful and safest in the world.

     Puerto Galera is blessed with a tropical climate, fine beaches with crystal clear water, fantastic dive spots, rain forests, natural caves, waterfalls and a rare flora and fauna both above and below the water. The rugged terrain with some dense jungle. its irregular coastline and wide white-sand beaches and the cool mountain areas make it an interesting destination and a good place to start an adventure trip. 

     The diversity of hard and soft corals, along with hundreds of species of tropical fish life makes Puerto Galera one of the most popular dive destinations in the Philippines. Pelagic, tropical and other fishes among the pristine coral reefs that nurture an amazing diversity of marine flora and fauna.

ACCOMMODATION

     Whether you are vacationing alone or with friends and family, Coco Beach has the right type of room for you. Large groups or families can try the air-conditioned, loft-type Heritage rooms or the large suites while individuals or couples can occupy standard or deluxe rooms.

  

  

     Everything is designed to compliment each facility and its natural surroundings. All made of natural materials like wood and bamboo for that tropical feel and decorated with native artifacts, Coco Beach's accommodation will keep you feeling at home while away from it all.

HERITAGE

     Aptly called Heritage, the twelve rooms here are named and designed after indigenous tribes in the Philippines. The traditional cloth of the tribe is used to design the room.

     The air-conditioned, loft-type rooms are furnished with three queen-size beds and two day beds. Each room has a television, separate toilet and bath with hot water. The Heritage is set amidst a garden located at the back of the Shopping Arcade and main restaurant. Its balcony appears as though it is an extension of the garden, and the garden an extension of the balcony.

More details:

Location: Garden
View: Garden
Furnishing: Three Queen Bed and Two Single Bed
Size: Approximately 57 sqm.
Hot Water: Yes
Air-Conditioning: Yes

SUITE

     Have the sweet life in one of their Suite Rooms. Suite Rooms are furnished with one queen size bed, two day beds with a sitting area. Slide the doors and the master bedroom is separated from the receiving area. It has it's own private toilet and bathroom and it's own private balcony and of course there is a hammock.

     Only natural materials are used in all the rooms with mostly wood and bamboo giving it a cozy and natural warmth. The rooms are decorated with traditional Filipino artifacts.

More details:

Location: Hillside
View: Sea View
Furnishing: One Queen Bed and Two Single Beds
Size: Approximately 41 sqm.
Hot Water: N/A
Air-Conditioning: N/A
Maximum Capacity: 4 Persons

HILLTOP

     Located quite nearly on the topmost part of the hill, the Hilltop cottages offer a fantastic view of the sea & the surroundings. The cottages are furnished with a queen size bed, hammocks, separate bath and toilet, hot and cold water and a balcony. Selected cottages have another floor which has two double beds, ideal for families!

     The Hilltop cottages are near the Silent Pool & Coco Grill. As it is our "highest" rooms, it also requires you to be capable of going up several steps - the view is worth every step!

More details:

Location: Hilltop
View: Sea View
Furnishing: Either one of the following:
     • One Queen Bed and Two Single Beds
     • One Queen Bed
Size: Approximately 30 sqm. to 40 sqm.
Hot Water: Yes
Air-Conditioning: N/A
Maximum Capacity: 4 Persons

DELUXE

     Coco Beach offers you four types of Deluxe rooms to choose from the Classic Deluxe, Family Deluxe, Banana Deluxe and Super Banana Deluxe. Each type of room is designed to fit the requirement of guest's space, privacy, intimacy, accessibility, and view.

Banana Deluxe House

     The Banana Deluxe House is ideal for couples. The rooms are small compared to other Deluxe rooms but it gives more intimacy for couples who want a more privacy. The rooms have its own balcony with a splendid view of the sea. Overall, the Banana Deluxe House simply spells nature, intimacy and simplicity.

More details:

Location : Hillside
View : Sea View
Furnishing : One Queen Bed
Size : Approximately 15 sqm.
Hot Water : N/A
Air-Conditioning : N/A
Maximum Capacity : 2 Persons

Super Banana Deluxe

     The Super Banana Deluxe is similar to the Banana Deluxe only with more room and space. It has an attic that can either be a little nook for stargazing or for kids who want to be with their parents in one cottage but in their own room.

     These Super Bananas are located on the Sunset Village which, as you might have guessed already, has a great view of the sunset!

More details:

Location : Hillside
View : Sea View
Furnishing : One Queen Bed and One Double Mattress on the Attic
Size : Approximately 33 sqm.
Hot Water : N/A
Air-Conditioning : N/A
Maximum Capacity: 4 Persons

Classic Deluxe

     The Classic Deluxe is a spacious and comfortable room with its own private balcony. There are twenty Classic Deluxe rooms which are also the first few rooms of Coco Beach. The design is very simple yet comfy. Like the Suite rooms and all other Deluxe rooms, only natural materials are used.

     All Classic Deluxe have a view of the sea and is either on the beach front or on the hillside with a nice sunrise view.


More details:

Location : Hillside
View : Sea View
Furnishing: Either one of the following:
     • One Queen Bed
     • Two Single Beds
Size : Approximately 26 sqm.
Hot Water : N/A
Air-Conditioning : N/A
Maximum Capacity : 2 Persons

Family Deluxe Room

     Designed for families, the Family Deluxe rooms are in four duplex type cottages. There are four rooms per cottage to make it easier for families to be in one cottage while having the luxuries of a Deluxe room. The Family Deluxe makes it easier for parents to check on their children. The rooms have a fantastic view of the sea.

More details:

Location : Hillside
View : Sea View
Furnishing: Either one of the following:
     • One Queen Bed and Two Single Beds
     • Two Single Beds
     • Three Single Beds
Size : Approximately 30 sqm. to 39 sqm.
Hot Water : N/A
Air-Conditioning : N/A
Maximum Capacity: 4 Persons

STANDARD

     Like all the rooms, the Standard Rooms are made with natural materials. The Standard Rooms have no sea-view and are situated at the back of the resort near the tennis and basketball court. The rooms are adjacent to each other like an apartment row. The Standard Rooms are smaller than the Deluxe but it can accommodate up to four people.

More details:

Location: Back of the resort
View: N/A
Furnishing: Either one of the following:
     • One Queen Bed and One Double Deck Bed
     • One Queen Bed
     • Two Single Beds
Size: Approximately 11 sqm. to 20 sqm.
Hot Water: N/A
Air-Conditioning: N/A
Maximum Capacity: 4 Persons

AMENITIES

     Coco Beach offers you a number of high-quality amenities that will make your stay even more fun and memorable. Pamper yourself with our Behiya Spa, learn to dive and experience under the sea adventure with the assistance of our Coco Divers, plunge into our swimming pools, ride our Cable Jeepney, keep fit with the resorts sports amenities, indulge in their shopping arcade, and learn how to make coco soap.

     Even if you’re away you can stay connected and updated through the e-café. Aside from outdoor activities, you can relax indoors and watch your favorite movies or enjoy reading books at the Coco Cinema and library room.

     If you are with your kids, let them explore Coco Beach children’s playground.

     And because they value health and safety of their guests, they also have a medical clinic.

RESTAURANTS & BARS

     There are four restaurants in Coco Beach alone. This comes as no surprise because in the Philippines, eating is a national passion! Here at Coco Beach Island Resort, we've raised dining to a new level of enjoyment.

Carabao Restaurant

     They will welcome you with a cool coconut juice drink at their first and main restaurant as you step foot in Coco Beach. The restaurant is named after the ever dependable Carabao.

     Breakfast is usually served here everyday with one of their cooks in full uniform will be there to make your fresh omelette from the chicken who had to wake up early to lay those eggs.

     Ask him to make any crazy omelette you can think of, not all those old boring ones you normally will get anywhere- try it!

     For dinner, the Chef's Specials is offered every night with a variation of themed buffets and Saturday Parties!

Doña Lina Revolving Restaurant

     Experience fine dining in the only revolving restaurant in the island and one of the handful in the country.

     Watch the Chef make your three to five-course meal in the middle of the restaurant and be attended by well-trained staff.

     A perfect place for a nice, quite and romantic dinner!

Coco Grill

     Enjoy flavorful Asian cuisine at the Coco Grill Restaurant. Nestled amidst the Banana Village on the hillside which offers a spectacular view of the ocean and on clear, cloudless nights, one could see the flickering lights in the coastal towns of Batangas.

     The Coco Grill Restaurant reinvents itself with a new menu composed of delicious dishes from China, Indonesia, Cambodia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Korea & Brunei.

     Satisfy your palate with dishes like Soto Bandung & Pisang Kapok in Coconut Cream from Indonesia, Raita & Tandoori Chicken from India,Onde- Onde & Laksa Fish Soup from Malaysia, Kung Pao Chicken & Sesame Shrimp Toast from China, Trey Kho Manor from Cambodia, Banh Phuong Hoang & Tamarind Shrimp Soup from Vietnam, Spicy BeefSalad & Tom Yam from Thailand, Tuna Sashimi & Beef Teriyaki from Japan, Kongnamul Gook from Korea and Getuk Lidri from Brunei.

Trattoria "Sotto Le Stelle"

     Specialty of the house is pizza and grilled chicken! For lunch, choose between seven different kinds of pizzas – Bianca Focaccia, Margherita, Prosciutto, Pepperoni, Vegetarian, Quattroo Stagioni and Marinara.

     Dinners are based on set menu: Monday, Wednesday and Friday includes warm foccacia, pizza with your own choice of toppings, salad and fresh fruits. For Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday is a half roasted chicken, salad and fresh fruits for dessert.

SWIMMING POOLS

Main Pool

     Coco Beach lagoon-shaped main pool is located at the center of the resort and only a few feet away from the beach. Swim or sunbathe and enjoy all sorts of activities at the pool like pillow fights, pool volleyball, scuba and swimming lessons! Beside the main pool is the small Children's Pool with a slide. The pool is open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm daily. Please wear proper swimming attire.

Silent Pool

     The more secluded and private pool is the Silent Pool located on the top of the hill. It has a great view of the sea, a jacuzzi and a bar. It is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm. This pool is more exclusive and as the name suggests, they highly encourage you to keep silent. Shhh...

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SPA

     There’s a special holiday for those who needs to be pampered by the Behiya Spa at Coco Beach. Pamper yourself with the very best of nature wrapped around your body. Soothe your mind and soul. Calm your senses. Let time stand still. Rejuvenate your body.

     Relax by having a Swedish, Aromatherapy, Mandara, Signature or Hot Stone Massage. And try the body scrubs and wraps such as the Brown Sugar Scrub, Coffee Scrub, Fresh Papaya Wrap and Pure Honey Wrap.

     Rediscover yourself with the Coco Beach Spa and Wellness Holiday and celebrate yourself.

Services include:

• Aromatherapy Massage
• Hot Stone Massage
• Thai, Shiatsu and Reflexology Massage
• Coffee and Brown Sugar Massage
• Honey and Papaya Wrap
• Salon

SHOPPING ARCADE

     A vacation wouldn't be complete without shopping. Coco Beach makes it easy for you to buy gifts or pasalubong you can bring home for your friends and relatives as well as those you can keep as souvenirs.

     They house products of the Mangyan Project which are authentic native finds such as bags, baskets, and coconut lumber crafts. They also sell hand made coco soaps in different variants which are hand-made. You can also buy different accessories made from fine Philippine Pearls.

     They have readily available shirts that you can buy. But if you want a personalized touch on your shirt, you can ask our designer to create one for you.

SPORTS AMENITIES

     You can keep your fitness routine and make it a bit more exciting during your stay at Coco Beach. Walk, run or jog around the 10 hectare property or through the Wogging Trail. Complete the Wogging Trail three times and you get a medal.

     If you want a more interactive kind of exercise, Coco Beach has a tennis court and a basketball court. Play with your company, with other guests, or even with the Coco Beach Staff.

     At Coco Beach, you can also level-up your exercise by trying water sports like Waterskiing, Knee and Wake boarding, Banana Boat ride and Kayaking.

COCO SOAP WORKSHOP

     The soap used in their rooms is 100% made by hand at Coco Beach with real virgin coco oil they press themselves. But beside the many variation of soap, they also have other products for sale at the Shopping Arcade which includes Shampoo, After-sun Lotion, Insect Repellent, Etc.

     Please visit the workshop behind the tennis court to see and observe… Mario, Frankie and Fidel are more than happy to show you around and explain the process.

MEDICAL CLINIC

     For your safety and wellness they have their in-house doctor in the resort. The doctor has his clinic beside the main pool – it is open everyday of the week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. BUT, they are on call 24 hours, ask any of the staff and the doctor will be called, to see you in the clinic or in your room.

     Beside a competent doctor, they also have an efficient nurse. They are both very kind and helpful...

E-CAFE, VIDEO, & LIBRARY

     Having a nice holiday on an island does not necessarily mean you are out of touch. Browse the worldwide web or send and received emails to and from anywhere in the world. We provide internet broadband connection at the E-Cafe or you can also use your laptop and access the wifi connection.

     Their small TV/Video room is situated on the second floor of the Carabao Restaurant building. But if you want a more cinematic experience,they also have the Coco Cinema located at the Heritage Hall. Sit in comfy chairs while the movie is projected in a big screen anytime between 9am to 4pm and scheduled shows are 4pm for children and 9pm for adults. Enjoy your free movies with free popcorn.

     Their small library have a small selection of books, mostly love novels. Here, you might find an old forgotten best-seller, or just some 99-cent love stories.

     AND most days… fresh newspapers. Local Dailies (Manila Bulletin and Inquirer) and Herald Tribune arrive at around noon.

101 ACTIVITIES AND MORE

     Coco Beach Island Resort offers a variety of water sports, including banca rides, fishing with local fishermen, glass-bottomed boat rides, snorkeling, water skiing and our crazy banana boat! We have 101 Activities for you to try!

In & Around the Resort

• Welcome Walk - Everyday / Free
• Upon arriving at Coco Beach, talk with your Service Family about doing a welcome sightseeing and familiarization walk around the resort.
• Wogging Traill - Everyday / Free 
• Join our staff at 9:30am and at 15:00 at Dolphin 1 for a healthy trek around the resort. Free chilled Calamansi Water after.
• Happy Hour Ballgame - Everyday / Free
• From 15:00 to 16:00. The winner gets a shirt, the second gets a free happy hour drink and the loser is thrown into the swimming pool!
• Pig Game, Cork Game or Yatzee - Everyday / Free
• When the Bartenders are not too busy, play with them a round or two of these games. If you lose, you pay double for your drink and if you win, your drink is free!
• Beauty Parlor - Everyday
• Relax and rejuvenate yourself at our Beauty Parlor located at the Shopping Arcade.
• Spa and Wellnes - Everyday
• Enjoy a relaxing massage, a coffee, sugar or honey scrub at the Behija Spa. Php 450 for a 50-minute regular massage.
• Chess with your Service Family - Everyday / Free 
• Play Chess with your Service Family. If you win, you get a free dinner at their private home. If you lose, you pay for the dinner.
• Holiday Health Check - Everyday 
• Our in-house doctor is always ready to give you a health check. Php 550 for your Holiday Health Check.
• Holiday Tattoo - Everyday
• Get a “sexy” temporary tattoo that lasts from two to three weeks from our in-house artist. Php 150 for a small design
• Boccia - Everyday / Free 
• Ask Belen or Darwin at the Activity Booth to teach you how to play. Already know the rules? just get the balls anytime.
• Basketball Game - Everyday / Free 
• Play with or against other guests or join the staff during their afternoon play. Just ask Activity Guys about this.
• Board Games - Everyday / Free 
• Any day and any time you like, borrow any of our board games at the Activity Center. We have Scrabble, Games of the Generals, Backgammon...we even have a Mahjong Set.
• Coconut Game - Everyday / Free 
• At 16:00 join the unique bowling game using a coconut and under the coconut trees while enjoying a Happy Hour drink.
• Coco Cinema - Everyday / Free 
• Watch child-friendly films at 16:00 & regular feature at 19:00 at our Coco Cinema at the Heritage Hall. Free popcorn!.
• Badminton - Everyday / Free 
• Play badminton at the Heritage Garden. Simply go to the Activity Booth to get your gear.
• Billiard Tournament - M, F @ 21:30
• Play 8 Balls at the Barracuda bar. Winner gets a wooden figure trophy. Php 100 per player. 11:00 on Rainy Days.
• Dart Tournament - M / Free 
• Be at the Barracuda Bar at 21:00 to join this tournament. Get a cocktail drink if you win!
• Tennis Tournament - M, TH @ 16:00
• Carding and Mario organizes this tournament. Big prizes for the champion! Participation Fee of Php 150 per player.
• Table Tennis Tournament - W @ 15:00 / Free
• To be refereed by our Activity Supervisor Elian. Winner gets a specially designed shirt. Second Placer gets a happy hour drink!
• Beach Volleyball Match - F @ 17:00 
• We use old and traditional rules for our Beach Volleyball. Losing team pays for a case of beer/softdrinks that will be enjoyed by all the players. Also available everyday if guests & waiters agree.
• Frog Race - T, F @ 18:30 
• A one of a kind race arranged by our Bartenders. Minimum bet is Php 100 and the organizers get 20%. Php 100 minimum bet.
• Pick your own Coconut - TH @ 15:00 / Free
• The objective is to pick your own coconut to win a special prize. Guests must be physically fit, strong and definitely above 12 years of age, as a safety precaution.
• Coco Jump - M, W, F, S, SN @ 10:00 / Free
• Have an exhilarating Coco Jump. A unique and exciting activity only at Coco! Only 20 to 50 kilograms persons are possible.
• Botanical Sightseeing - W @ 15:00 / Free
• Go around the resort with Marvin and/or Jerry and know more about the vegetation of Coco Beach.
• Coco Soap Making - S @ 15:00 / Free
• Observe and get to know more about our own Coco Soap.
• Guitar lessons - T, W, TH / Free
• Learn to play the guitar from our Waiter Joey.
• Ballroom Dancing Lessons - F @ 14:00 / Free
• Learn the graceful moves of ballroom dancing from Lani & Pj. Meet them at the Reception.
• Painting Lessons - S @ 14:00 / Free
• Learn the techniques & styles from our in-house artist.
• Swimming Lessons - S, SN @ 10:00 / Free 
• Swim like a fish? Learn to swim from our Pool Attendant Bobby at the main pool.
• Dance Exercise with Service Mamas - F @ 16:00
• Join your Service Mamas in getting fit while dancing to your favorite tunes. They can do aerobics and are trying out the hit Zumba! Be at the beachfront with your comfy clothes.
• Coconut Cycle - M, W @ 15:00 / Free
• Story telling about the life cycle of the Coconut Tree by Mr. Crazy Rey.
• Cockfight - S @ 15:00
• Watch and experience Coco Beach’s version of the cockfight. Minimum bet of Php 100. 20% goes to the chicken.
• Pool Volleyball & Pillow Fight - Rainy Day
• Volley, winners get a case of beer from the losing team. Pillow fight at the pool! Winners get a prize! Rainy day action only at 10:00 & 11:00
• Crab Race With The Barmen - SN @ 20:00 
• Crabs race through a ten meter line of bottles, first to reach the finish line wins. Minimum bet is Php 200. 
• Fish Feeding - Everyday @ 10:00 / Free
• Hold on to a bamboo raft to feed the fish with left over breads from the breakfast.

Water Sports & Activities

• Glass-bottom Boat - Everyday
• Anytime from 09:00 to 16:00. Take a 45 minute trip in our Glass-bottom Boat to see the beautiful marine life and the wonders of the sea. Minimum 2 pax. Php 250 per person.
• Introduction to Scuba Diving - Everyday
• Learn from the Pros. Coco Divers will introduce you to the wonderful world of scuba diving. Book a day ahead. DSD Course at USD 79 per person.
• Scuba Diving - Everyday
• Puerto Galera has one of the most diverse and abundant marine life. Discover 30 beautiful dive sites with the Coco Divers. US$ 36 per dive with rental equipment US$ 29 per dive with your own equipment. For licensed diver only.
• Snorkeling Lessons - T, TH, S @ 09:00 / Free
• Learn the basics of snorkeling and start enjoying the underwater world. We'll show you the best coral gardens!
• Sea Relaxing - Everyday / Free
• From 09:00 to 16:00. Relax on a rubber tire-interior.
• Wakeboarding - Everyday
• 10:00 to 16:00. Flip and ride the waves! Php 620 for 15 minutes
• Waterskiing - Everyday
• 09:00-16:00. Try all the styles you want! Php 620 for 15 minutes
• Kayaking - Everyday
• Available between 09:00 to 16:00. You are only allowed to rent if you are a good swimmer. Php 250 per hour.
• Banana Boat Ride - Everyday
• Have fun on a 15-minute Banana Boat Ride! Minimum 4 pax. Php 250 per person.

Trips & Excursions

• Free Boat - Everyday / Free
• Puerto Galera boasts of many beautiful beaches and coves like Haligi, Agas Beach and Bayanan. Explore one beach/cove everyday with our Free Boat. Leave by 09:30, back by 11:45.
• Tamaraw Falls - Everyday
• A half-day tour with guide and great scenery on the way. Minimum 6 pax. Php 600 per person.
• Tamaraw Falls/Tukuran Lagoon Tour - Everyday
• A whole day tour a 40-minute jeepney ride to Tamaraw Falls and a Carabao cart ride passing through the rivers and towering coconut trees to the lagoon. Minimum 6 pax. Php 1,300 per person.
• Trekking Mt. Baclayan - Everyday
• A half-day excursion to a Mangyan Settlement. You can also bring your old clothes to give to the Mangyan. Minimum 2 pax. Php 375 per person + boat fare.
• Walk to Puerto Galera - Everyday / Free
• Take this walk early morning or late afternoon so it’s not too hot. Signs will guide you from the Coco Soap Workshop to Puerto Galera Town proper. Takes 2-2 1/2 hours.
• Hidden Paradise Tour - Everyday
• This trip brings you to the Baras Mangyan Village where the Mangyan School Children perform their song and dances. Then to Hidden Paradise. Minimum 6 pax. Php 1,500 per person.
• Agbalala Waterfalls Tour - Everyday
• A whole day adventure in Abra de Ilog. Occidental Mindoro. 1½ hours by boat to Agbalala where a spectacular 40-meter falls and natural pool awaits to be discovered. Then, 20 minutes trek up the mountain to a bigger waterfall. Includes boat, picnic lunch, guide & fees. Minimum 4 pax. Php 2,000 per person.
• Twin Falls & River Kayaking - Everyday
• A whole day of adventure awaits you! Trek through the jungle of Mindoro to get to the Twin Falls at the foot of Mt. Baco. Includes river paddling, seeing monkeys (if you’re lucky), food & guide. Minimum 6 pax. Php 1,500 per person.
• Mountain Bikes & Safety Helmet - Everyday
• If you wish to cover more distance and still be able to pass through trails and side roads. Php 600 per bike & helmet for the whole day.
• Speed Boat - Everyday
• Any day and any time you like. Explore more of the islands with our 115HP Speedboat! Good for 6 pax. Php 4,000 per hour plus cost of gasoline consumed.
• Trip to Bulabod - Everyday
• A whole day excursion where you will experience swimming in the river until you reach the open sea. Includes guide and food. Minimum 6 pax. Php 800 per person.
• Hummer Jeep - Everyday
• Rent our strong Hummer Jeep and explore the island. Drive through rivers, rough terrains and into unbeaten paths of Mindoro and maybe, meet the natives who might hitch a ride. Php 2,950+ first 2 pax; whole day with driver. Plus Php 250 for each additional pax. Plus, Php 10/kilometer for gasoline.
• Beach Hopping - Everyday
• We will bring you to some of the most beautiful coves and coasts of Puerto Galera. This whole day excursion has lunch included. Minimum 6 pax. Php 800 per person.
• Dolphin Watching - Everyday
• Weather permitting and if the local boatman likes, get up early to watch Dolphins. Minimum 6 pax per boat. Php 1,400 if you see a Dolphins. Php 1,200 if NO Dolphins are seen.
• Three Days Special - Everyday
• Sail, stay and fly. Leave Coco Beach early in the morning for Boracay via Calapan-Roxas-Caticlan route and see the country-side. Stay at Casa Pilar or Red Coconut for 2 nights. Fly back to Manila. Book at least 2 days in advance. MInimum 2 pax. Starts at Php 14,000 per person. Depends on hotel and flight availability.
• Explore Unknown Beaches and Coves - Everyday
• Be a Robinson Crusoe for a day with one of the local boatmen. Better order a picnic basket (not included in package). Maximum 6 pax per boat. Php 1,500 whole day.
• Apo Reef - Everyday
• If the weather forecast is good, we can arrange a special trip for you to one of the world’s most beautiful reef for 3 days & 2 nights. Minimum 6 pax. Php 7,500 per person.
• Kamurong Bugtong Tour - Everyday
• A 45-minute boat ride to visit the Mangyan Village and Mangyan Project Shop. Includes boat, guide, drinks and a simple lunch at Kristine's (a nice lady of the Mangyan Project) house. Minimum 6 pax. Php 980 per person.
• Survival Trip - Everyday
• An overnight adventure where you have to survive on your own. Includes loyal guide, tents and boat. Book 2 days in advance. Minimum 6 pax. Php 2,000 per person.
• Overnight in the Jungle - W
• Spend overnight in the jungle! Get back to Coco Beach late afternoon the next day. Food, drinks, guide and tent/sleeping bag are included. MInimum 4 pax. Php 1,000 per person.
• Aninuan Falls - Everyday
• A half day tour with guide, transfortation, drinks and snacks. 45 minutes jeepney ride to Brgy. Aninuan Falls. Minimum 6 pax. Php 600 per person.
• Jungle River Kayaking Tour - Everyday
• Starts at 09:30 for a whole day excursion with a picnic lunch in the jungle of San Rafael. Minimum 6pax. Php 1,600 per person.
• Ariguy River Rafting - Everyday @ 09:30
• From Muele, a jeepney ride for 1½ hours to Ariguy River in the town of Baco. Then 1½ hours of rafting for 7 km of Class 1 category. You must be a good swimmer to do this. Includes food, drinks & transfers. Minimum 6 pax. Php 2,000 per person.
• Mindoro Round - Everyday
• Experience the island of Mindoro on a 6 day/ 5 night trip. Start with a boat ride to Abra de Ilog then travel by land to Sablayan. 2 nights stay in Pandan Island. Visit the Tamaraw Conservation Park. Day 5, head to Roxas for a town tour, adventure in the San Rafael Cave and at a Hanunuo Mangyan Settlement. Includes accommodation, full board meals, transfers, select activities & tour guide. Minimum 4 pax. Php 17,000 per person.
• Taal Volcano Tour - Everyday
• A whole day trip can be arranged any day you like. Enjoy the majestic vistas and experience the trill of horse back riding up to the crater of Taal Volcano. Please ask the activity Guys for fees and schedule.
• Overnight in Manila - Everyday
• Stay in Manila before going home for shopping, we recommend to book you at two of the hotels in Manila (Double Room w/ Breakfast). Rooms normally cost US$ 300+ a night but if you book through us... Diamond Hotel US$ 145. Berjaya Php 3,100
• Puerto Galera Shooting Range - Everyday
• On any day from 10:00 to 17:00, practice your aiming skills in a private and secluded shooting range. Php 2,450 includes Gun rentals - 45 Caliber or 9mm Pistol, shooting fee and 10 bullets.
• Visit Stairways Foundation - M @ 10:00 / Free
• We will organize a banca and jeep for you to visit this non-profit organization which helps street children and managed by the couple Lars and Monica Jorgensen.
• Calapan City Tour & Cockfight - S @ 09:30
• Have a chance to ride on top of the jeepney while enjoying nice scenery along the way. Plus witness real cockfighting, famous among local men. Minimum 6 pax. Php 1,100 per person.
• Paintball Game - Everyday
• Get some action and adventure with your friends. Minimum 6 pax for 2 hours. Php 1,000 per person.
• Mini Sailboat Trip - M, TH @ 10:30
• Enjoy relaxing sailboat trip with our Activity Guide Romel around San Antonio Island. Php 250 per person.
• Holy Mass - SN @ 07:30 / Free
• Go to church in Puerto Galera. We arrange the boat - just inform the Reception the night before.
• Trekking Mt. Talipanan - TH @ 08:00
• One whole day of trekking including guide, food and water. Minimum 2 pax. Php 1,100 per person.
• Explore Puerto galera - M, F
• A half day walk around town passing by the church, market, museum and school. Minimum 4 pax. Php 250 per person.
• Ponderosa Golf & Country Club - Everyday
• A trip can be arrange any day you like. Please ask at the Activity Center for fees and schedules.
• Fishing Trip - SN @ 06:00 / Free
• Join one of our Service Papa on a fishing trip.

Food, Drinks & Specials

• Sunset Cruise & Dinner at Haligi Beach - Everyday
• For a different setting and ambience. A romantic cruise and dinner in tropical paradise. Minimum 4 pax. Php 1,950 per pax.
• Chef's Special - Everyday
• Have a romantic candlelit dinner at the beach. Please arrange with your waiter at least 3 hours in advance and ask for the Chef’s Special Menu. Starts at Php 1,650 per person.
• Under the Mango Tree - W @ 18:30
• Have a real Filipino family dinner at our headwaiter Rodel's house in Sinandigan. Dine al fresco in their garden under the Mango Tree. Includes dinner & local drinks. Takes 30 minutes by boat & a little walk. Min. 6, max 10 pax. Php 750 per person.
• Breakfast Room Service - Everyday / Free
• When you want to enjoy your breakfast in your balcony, pull the cord to call your Service Family. But please accept that it can only be served between 08:30 to 09:30 only.
• Supreme Ceasar's Salad & Mango Jubilee - Everyday
• Ask the headwaiter to prepare your salad or dessert right in front of you. Minimum 2 orders. Php 390+ per pax per order.
• New Moon Party - Every New Moon
• Party the night away on the beach to great music or just chill out on the sand and watch the moon and the stars! Php 250 per person inclusive of 2 cocktails and pica pica.
• Lunch at Trattoria "Sotto Le Stelle" - Everyday
• Enjoy different kinds of pizza at the beach. Available everyday except Tuesdays. Price starts at Php 190+ per pizza..
• Barracuda Pica-Pica - Everyday / Free
• If you’re still at the Barracuda Bar and having some drinks by midnight, the bartenders will serve free Pica pica for free!
• Buko Pie Lessons - SN @ 10:00 / Free
• Learn how to make this simple but delicious coconut pie from Bakers Raul and Jun at Coco Beach Bakery.
• Macaroon Baking Lessons - M, TH @ 10:00 / Free
• Bakers Raul or Jun will teach you how to make this treat!
• Bar Mixing Lessons - F @ 15:00
• Bartenders Rey will teach you to mix and drink some of our top sellers like Weng-Weng! Php 250 per person.
• Crazy Party - W @ 22:00
• Have fun and enjoy free flowing rhum coke, gin tonic and pica-pica. Listen & dance to reggae music. Php 350 per person.
• Crazy Breakfast at the Beach - W @ SN
• Wake up to a not so normal omelette, crazy shaped breads, extraordinary mix of juices and more.
• Midnight Lobster Spaghetti - Everyday
• On any night, order a lobster spaghetti with a half bottle of red Italian wine and served in your balcony. Php 1,150+ per order.

Children's Activities

• Bubble Maker with Rex - Everyday
• Let your children try Scuba Diving with the Bubble Maker Lessons with the Coco Divers. US$ 45 per lesson per child.
• Paper Mache' - SN @14:00 / Free
• Children under 12 years can learn how to make paper mache from Children’s Activity Coordinator Belen and in-house artist.
• Sandcastle Build-up - T @ 14:00 / Free
• A 60-minute activity using special “liquid” to make sand firm. Only 1 adult is allowed to help per child. Winner gets a prize.
• Kite Flying Competition - M @ 15:30 / Free
• Go fly your kites to its highest! Winner gets a prize.
• Children Games - S @ 15:00 / Free
• Join traditional Filipino Games organized by Activity Guides Belen and Darwin at the Children’s Playground. Win lots of prizes and goodies!

Outreach Programs

• Send a Mangyan to School - Everyday. Sponsor a deserving Mangyan and send them to school. Coco Beach is actively encouraging the Mangyan Tribe to be part of the community through helping them get the right education to help their own tribe later on.

• Bring old Clothes for the Mangyan - Everyday. You or your friends who are coming to Coco Beach might want to bring your old clothes. We are happy to receive any light clothing you may want to give.

COCO DIVERS

     Coco Divers is situated in the middle of Coco Beach Island Resort. Coco Divers offers the very best service to beginners and professionals. It has the newest Scubapro and Seaquest dive gear and equipment, a large area for equipment wash-off, an area for safekeeping, class/video room, etc.

     The professional staff of Coco Divers will make sure you get a great time under and above the water. For your convenience we speak English, Danish, German and Tagalog at Coco Divers.

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DIVE SITES

THE DIVING CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES

     Here you can get a brief description of 26 dives sites… we normally dive on. If nothing is mentioned, the dive site is only between 5 and 15 minutes away from Coco Divers.

CANYONS
Probably one of the best dive sites in Puerto Galera. 3 canyons form this fantastic dive site. Normally a strong drift dive with a lot of action and fish. Sweetlips, Batfish, trevally, groupers, drummers, snappers, etc. It’s all here and if you are lucky a turtle, octopus or maybe even a resting shark. Big gorgonian fans and pink soft corals cover the whole area. With a maximum depth of 30 meters/ 100 feet and strong current it is NOT a beginners dive... Nitrox is strongly recommended.
HOLE IN THE WALL
At 12 meters/ 40 feet you will find this little hole in the middle of a huge rock, big enough for one diver to swim through. Over the years thousands of divers have been through here. An area with a good chance to see giant trevally, snappers, scorpion fish, turtles as well as a lot of different soft corals, gorgonian fans and big sponges. Sometimes strong current are present but an easy dive site for everybody when it’s slack tide.
SABANG WRECKS
Three small boats have been sunk with the purpose to create artificial reefs. Here you can see big schools of batfish, surgeonfish and on the wrecks lionfish, scorpion fish and stonefish are common. With a maximum depth of 20 meters/ 70 feet most divers can cover all three wrecks in one dive But you can also do one of them and end the dive on the shallow coral reef which starts around 12meters/ 40 feet. Always a nice dive with the chance to see something unusual…
SINANDIGAN WALL
Nudibranches...If you are into these small colourful snails you want to do at least one dive in this area. You will have a good chance to see more than 10 different kinds on one dive and several of the same species... The wall stops at 30 meters/ 100 feet where it turns into a slope which leads down to a deep dive site called Turtle Rock. On top of the wall you will find beautiful soft corals and on the wall itself big green coral trees and nudibranch, nudibranch, nudibranch...
WEST ESCARCEO
This area is perfect for mild or even strong drift dives. If you catch the current at the right time it will take you along this long sloping reef effortlessly. Red tooth triggerfish in massive schools meets you at 15 meters/ 50 feet and in very shallow water countless numbers of chromies swim around making you a part of the school. Moray eels can be seen all over this reef and if you go deeper than 20 meters/ 70 feet you can see blues potted rays on the sandy bottom. A couple of very big bommies meet you on the way if you stay shallow.
MONKEY BEACH
A gentle slope with many different kinds of corals, there is also a small wreck of a sailboat in this area. You can get a maximum depth of 28 meters/ 95 feet around the deeper Ernie’s Cave where there used to be a big grouper named Ernie. Ernie is long gone but you will find many other fish like scribbled snapper, titan trigger fish, blue fin trevally, long nose emperor, turtles, blue spotted rays etc. A fine place to drift along with a mild current which let's you cover a big part of the reef on a single dive.
KILIMA STEPS
A dive site which have many different levels ”Steps”. You can start the dive at 22 meters/ 75 feet and come all the way up to 5 meters/ 15 feet where you can do the safety stop hovering on top of the last ”Step”. One of the few areas where you can see the soap fish, other things to see are moray eels, lionfish, octopi, nudibranchs, gorgonian fans, coral trees, table corals and very big sponges in shallow water. This dive is also known as Kilima Drift when it is an ebb tide with up to 6 knots current...
ST. CHRISTOPHER
An old wooden wreck which has fallen completely apart makes this very unique site which is perfect for underwater photographers. Maximum depth 25 meters/ 85 feet, the shallow end of the wreck is found at 21meters/ 70 feet. A big school of snappers is residence here. Sometimes you can see anglerfish, batfish, mangrove jacks and emperor angelfish. Feather stars are also present in large numbers due to the strong currents in the area. A good site to multilevel and finish in shallow water where different anglerfish can be found near the ”Speedboat” wreck.
M/V ALMA JANE
In March 2003 this 30 meter very old Philippine cargo vessel was sunk by the dive shops of Puerto Galera. She now sits up right on the sandy bottom at 30 meters/ 100 feet out side Small La Laguna. Already now she is the home of many different kind of marine life and its common to see Sweet lips, Batfish, Snappers and Scorpion fish. It’s a perfect site for many different types of training, like Deep, Nitrox and of course Wreck.
DUNGON WALL / TWIN WRECK
A small wall with a maximum depth of 22 meters/ 75 feet can be done in combination with the Twin Wrecks, a catamaran boat which is lying at 27meters/ 90 feet on the seafloor.   Many big gorgonian fans at the bottom of the wall, sometimes they play host to pygmy seahorses. Nudibranchs, small lion fish, scorpion fish, angelfish, triggerfish, butterfly fish, trumpet fish, basslets, anglerfish, cleaner wrasse, sponges, hard corals, soft corals. It’s all here for you to see. Don’t forget your camera...
FISH BOWL
A bowl shaped reef beginning at 40 meters/ 130 feet where white tip reef sharks sometimes rest during the day. Snappers, sweetlips, turtles, etc. can be seen during this deep dive. Also a vast amount of whip corals and large gorgonian sea fans. A dive only for the experienced divers, with training in deep diving due to the depth and strong currents. Should normally be done on a flood or slack tide since a dive here on ebb normally will have a strong down current. It can be made in combination with Canyons or Horsehead Reef on a flood. A good, but a short dive, consider technical diving for this site...
LALAGUNA POINT
This dive site is often done in the late afternoon as the last shallow dive of the day, or as a night dive where you often see a sleeping turtle in a small cave. You also have a good chance to see the Spanish dancer and other interesting animals during the night. Maximum depth 18 meters/ 60 feet but the best of the reef is located shallower. There are several scattered banca wrecks along this reef, as well as the ”Speedboat” wreck of Small Lalaguna.
SABANG POINT
This is a very nice spot where you have the chance to find pygmy seahorses in one of the many gorgonian fans in this area. Sometimes robust ghost pipefish hide between the coral blocks on the sandy bottom. Anglerfish can also be seen, so can different kind of triggerfish, and very big puffer fish. Can be difficult to catch the current going the right way but when you do, this site offers chances to find the things you haven’t seen yet... With a maximum depth of 22 meters/ 73 feet and timed to avoid strong currents it is a very easy dive with plenty to look at.
PINK WALL
A big overhang which is approx. 12 meters/ 40 feet long completely covered with pink soft corals, therefore the name, Pink Wall. A great locale for night dives where you can see moray eels, plenty of scorpion fish, octopi, snakes, nudibranchs and the fantastic colours of the wall. Best done on a flood tide where you will find little or no current. It’s often done as the shallow finish of a dive to the Shark Caves. Maximum depth is 15 meters/ 50 feet. The top of the overhang is 5 meters/ 15 feet, perfect for your safety stop.
JAPANESE WRECK
This is a deep dive only for divers with the appropriate training. At 42meters/ 138 feet lies an old engine block with a couple of big morays inside, as well as the propeller shaft, propeller and the anchor of an old Japanese gunboat, according to local legend. You can bring the eels a sausage or a fish and they will come out of their holes to eat. Other things to see include a school of painted sweetlips, groupers, and cardinal fish. Normally a bounce dive with a line, Nitrox is of great value here!!!
BOULDERS
This site is not done very often due to the long boat ride, but it is worth doing if you have tried all the other dives and want to try something different boulders offers you that. Big rocks and many overhangs, even swim troughs meets you here as well as lots of different juveniles like batfish, groupers, sweetlips, puffer fish etc. You also have a very good chance to see seahorses and there related cousins the Pipefish. Long whip coral can be found and a few rare nudibranchs. Maximum depth is 23 meters/ 77 feet and you will find the top of the rocks is suitable for your safety stop.
DRY DOCK
The dry dock is a 15 meters/50 feet long steel rig which stands at the bottom of the sea with a maximum depth of 26 meters/ 85 feet. It was turned upside down after the owner tried to recover it, but he only managed to flip it over and improve the site. A lot of soft corals cover the whole top part of this “unusual Wreck”. Fish like snappers, batfish, sweetlips and sometimes a very big barracuda can be found here.It’s best to dive it on a slack tide when it is possible to multilevel up to Lalaguna Point. You can also spend the whole dive here, another good Nitrox dive.
THE ATOLL
A huge rock which is approx. 15 meters/ 50 feet in radius form this unusual site. Filled with pink and red soft corals all over make this rock a spectacular place where you have the chance to see something new, look for the small stuff and you might be lucky to find a seahorse or maybe a rare nudibranch. White tip reef sharks are sometimes seen resting on the sea floor next to or under the rock... This site is normally combined with Shark Cave or Kilima Steps and is best done on a flood where you won’t find much current. Maximum depth is 33 meters/ 110 feet. Good depth for Nitrox.
ODIE'S WALL
Odies ding ding as this site is also called is a little wall starting at 24 meters/ 80 feet and drops down to a maximum of 33 meters/ 110 feet, there is also another section of the reef going down to 40 meters/ 130 feet for the diver who’s good on air consumption. Here you can see thorny oysters along the wall and the rare black coral (it is actually white) which is one of the highlights. You need an experienced guide to find this place as there are sometimes are strong currents which might drift you away from this small dive site. Again Nitrox is recommended.
BATANGAS CHANNEL
This site is a shallow one, you will not find much more than 15 meters/ 50 feet of water in this area but there is plenty of stuff to see. Big areas are covered with staghorn corals, some of the biggest barrel sponges you can find in Puerto Galera, huge green coral trees, and some very nice formations with big table corals. This site does often have strong currents and you can actually cover the whole channel in one dive but the northern part down to San Antonio Village offers the best of this dive. Here the corals end but seahorses can often be seen on the sandy bottom near the local school...
MANILA CHANNEL
Similar to Batangas Channel but a little bit deeper, maximum depth 24 meters/ 80 feet. However, you will normally stay shallower amongst the corals. A series of small walls can be done as a multilevel dive where nudibranchs, moray eels, lionfish and many sponges can be seen. If you have the eyes for it, this is a macro haven. Often done in combination with Coral Garden, and is highly recommended as a night dive.
CORAL GARDEN
This used to be the best place for snorkelling and shallow diving, but it was damaged during El Nino a couple of years ago (the regeneration process is bringing this site back rapidly). That said it is a top spot for night dives, the rubble between the many bomies is perfect places to spot several rare crabs, flatworms, bigger nudibranchs like the Spanish dancer and many others. A shallow dive with 10 meters / 35 feet as maximum depth gives you plenty of time to play in the garden.
THE HILL
The Hill is found at the southern end of Batangas Channel. This is another shallow dive site with interesting things to see. Anglerfish are often seen on one of the many elephant ear sponges in the area, as well as big barrel sponges, coral trees and gorgonian fans. Close by is a protected area where you will see a lot of giant clams, but ask the guard first before you jump in to look at the clams. Do this dive on slack tide or you will have to kick very hard...
HIBO REEF
A 30-40 minutes boat ride away from Coco Divers will get you to this special place. It starts with a free decent to 18-21 meters/ 60-70 feet and from here you can choose any depth you are qualified to do. The walls drop down well beyond 100 meters/ 330 feet, so here is depth for techies. Free swimming reef sharks are seen regularly on the deeper part of the walls. But it is mostly on the top of this ”mountain” you should dive since it is here you find the best corals and most of the fish. It’s best to dive this dive on slack tide due to very strong currents.
VERDE ISLAND
This is done as a day trip where you have different possibilities. Most of the time you will dive on “The Drop Off”, which is a fantastic site. On a good day you can see almost anything here; big schools of jacks, schools of banner fish, thousands of basslets, and maybe a turtle or a very big sea snakes. From the surface it drops down to 80 meters/ 260 feet!!! You can also try the washing machine but you might need a washing machine for your swim trunks after the dive... On the west side of the island there are some very nice places with beautiful soft corals and mild currents.
MARICABAN / CHICKEN FEATHER ISLAND
Only 40 minutes boat ride from Coco Beach towards Batangas you have a couple of small islands. Around these islands there is some very nice diving, but be aware that you normally will find very strong currents here. Reef sharks and other bigger fish like tuna and jacks as well as fantastic corals in superb condition. There is also a small cave called Sharkies where you can sit inside and watch the fish swim by... And not to forget the Hot Springs where you can boil your eggs for lunch... This dive site is very rarely visit due to the very strong current.