Azure Dive Resort operates as a boutique dive resort with 13 rooms on the black sand beach of Masaplod Norte in Dauin, Negros Oriental. Founded in 1998 by Glenn Carballo, an experienced dive instructor who runs daily operations.
The property is built in a U-shape around a central pool facing the Bohol Sea, with the dive center and setup areas in the north wing. Azure holds certifications across PADI, SSI, and CMAS.
Rooms follow a Filipino design theme with materials sourced from across the Philippines. Memory foam mattresses and Kohler bathroom fixtures come standard.
Upper-floor rooms face the sea with direct views of Apo Island across the water.
Azure runs two boat departures daily to Dauin sites and Apo Island. The dive center includes an air-conditioned camera room with 110-240v outlets for setup and teardown.
Azure maintains an artificial house reef — one of the first in Negros Oriental — accessible by shore entry directly from the property.
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Morning boats depart for two guided dives at Dauin sites within minutes of shore. Apo Island day trips include a boat lunch. Afternoon options include house reef shore dives or night dives.
Surface intervals happen poolside or in the camera room. Beatriz Restaurant serves lunch with ocean views. The international guest mix draws photographers from around the world.
Evenings are low-key — dinner at the restaurant, then the bar. At 13 rooms, guests tend to recognize each other by the second day.
Macro photographers who want quick boat access to Dauin muck sites and an air-conditioned camera room. Divers who value an owner-operated property with the dive instructor on-site daily.
Works well for couples and small groups who prefer a compact resort where the pool, restaurant, and dive center are steps apart.
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