Category Archives: News and Events

Our Monday News July cover shot is this fantastic image of the resort by Beth Watson taken with her drone at El Galleon/Asia Divers. Check out more of Beth’s amazing images which have been published in books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, web sites and have been selected for juried art exhibitions. Visit www.bethwatsonimages.com . This is what the “so-called” rainy season in Puerto Galera looks like folks…come on down for 30 meter vis and 30 degree water temperature with hardly anyone around! Time to get spoiled! Contact us at admin@asiadivers.com

Check out our brand new 30^th Anniversary gear. All designed by Joonee here at Asia Divers. We’ve got Polo Shirts, Singlets, Beer Coolers and Caps. There are two different themes; one is a turtle and the other is a jellyfish and they are awesome designs! The polo shirts are available in black and white.  All have arrived and are available in Puerto Galera at the Point shop.

Polo shirts P910, Caps P380, Beer coolers P120, Singlets p720.

We’re excited that Asia Divers will have some new scooters in a few months. You’ll be flying along even faster now! We’re going to sell off our current scooters for a pretty good price when the new ones arrive. Contact us if you’re interested. instructors@asiadivers.com

Allan went up to Manila to attend the Queens Ball organized by the British Women’s Club. It was a fun night to meet old friends and some new ones too, and to donate a prize for the event.  The bottom photo is of Allan with Sue, who is the president of the British Women’s Club.

Time is ticking away for the upcoming 30^th Anniversary celebrations here. Dates are November 24, 25 and 26. Please send us and email if you would like to attend admin@asiadivers.com

Some of the events we have planned for the weekend include:

Friday Nov. 24^th

Verde Island diving: Includes 2 dives with BBQ and drinks. It will be a wonderful day over there with lots of time to relax and enjoy the beach after diving.

 Saturday November 25^th

Our 30^th Anniversary party on the platform: Includes buffet dinner, fire dance, fireworks and live band.  You can also purchase raffle ticket to get in on some of the cool prizes.

Sunday November 26^th

Golfing at Ponderosa ending with a Sunset cruise with drinks

These special addition 30^th Anniversary hats are soon to be available at Asia Divers…Hats off to Sherly Julie and Judy, our office super models! These hats are covered in nudibranches that you can find in Puerto Galera. There is a black one too…somewhere around here.

It’s us great pleasure to have Jamie Morton as a new member of El Galleon’s kitchen. Jamie has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience with him and has worked and lectured in some amazing places and for some amazing people.

From his recent job in PNG working at the Royal Papua Yacht Club and being a celebrity chef for TV shows and catered for many events not only in PNG but also Australia and New Zealand where he worked and lectured in the NZ of culinary arts, celebrity chef and participated in five “Battle of Chefs” New Zealand TV episodes. In total there were around 50 of the best chefs in NZ who participated and Jamie came 2nd place. Involved in various restaurant consultancy including “Taste by Design Catering” an outside catering company who catered for weddings and top clients such as Mick Jagger & Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, UB40, Justin Timberlake and their crews.

We are very excited to have Jamie and we know you will too… his food is fun and it tastes only how you would expect from a top chef who is passionate about his cooking. As Jamie is a very keen diver, you’ll see a lot of him around the dive shop when he’s not in the kitchen.

On the 2nd May, 2017 Allways Dive Expeditions in conjunction with the Philippines Department of Tourism held their “1,701 Islands & Counting…”’ Philippines Function at Crown Melbourne with drinks, canapes, specials, presentations and AMAZING prizes. It was a fantastic night and Allan was there to represent us
Allan is about to choose the winner of our diving and accommodation package. Looking forward to seeing Nadine Jones who won our prize here soon!

It was great to have Larry Bird here with his daughters, Rhiannon and Seren this past week.  Both girls have been to PG many times over the years so we are happy to see they have turned into mermaids!

Meanwhile, Larry is snacking at El Galleon…

It’s been a mouth watering week here with Jamie’s new creations coming out of the kitchen every day! Thai Beef salad, Eggs Benedict, the revised “Nash Burger” and yummy fish and chips are just a few of them.

Welcome Jamie Morten to the El Galleon team.  Jamie will be coming up with some amazing dishes for you to check out.