Region: South East Asia

Pricing ranges from $2,880 to $2,300 dbl occ (call us for the complete package)

Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort has 27 rooms surrounded by a tropical garden. There are five different room categories: suite rooms, family deluxe rooms, deluxe rooms, and standard rooms. The standard rooms in the back of the resort have a beautiful garden view. All the other rooms are in the front part, nicely arranged around the pool area near the beachfront. The restaurant is directly at the beach, atop the Sea Explorers dive center. The beach bar and the extended restaurant are just beside the dive center near the pool area.

We have blocked several villas at Pura Vida Homes. This resort offers luxurious one, two, or three-bedroom villas that can easily accommodate families of 3 to 6. Oceanfront villas are crafted from rich hardwoods and offer majestic views. One master bedroom has a king bed, and a second bedroom has two single beds. Each of the 2-bedroom Villas has a similar setup. Full kitchens and a living room with a balcony spanning the entire villa. Each overlooks a beautiful beach or two pools. There is a gym, spa, and wedding chapel available for those with other agendas.

Suite Rooms: The two suite rooms are located on the first floor of the two-story buildings behind the deluxe rooms. The oversized balcony equipped with a small mini-bar, refrigerator, and two sunbeds offers a lovely view over the tropical garden towards the pool. The suite rooms feature a living room with a beautiful set of high-quality bamboo furniture. In the bedroom, you will find a large matrimonial bed, a flat-screen TV, and a split air conditioner to cool the suite to your preferred temperature. The spacious bathroom features a hot & cold water bathtub with a whirlpool, a shower, and a double basin sink.

Deluxe Rooms: The 12 deluxe rooms comprise 5 double bungalows and 2 single bungalows, situated around the pool, and one double bungalow located on the beachfront. The rooms feature split air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar refrigerator. 10 of the 12 rooms are furnished with two comfortable single beds, which can be set up as a matrimonial bed; the other rooms have one double bed. The bathrooms feature a walk-in closet and a hot & cold shower. A relaxing garden or beach view is available from the terrace of each deluxe room.

Family Rooms: The resort offers three different family deluxe rooms, allowing families to enjoy their vacation together. Each room features a lovely terrace, hot & cold showers, air conditioning, a minibar, a refrigerator, and a TV. Two rooms are located directly behind the deluxe rooms on the ground floor of the suite room buildings. The Dolphin room is a single, spacious room furnished with two single beds, a matrimonial bed with a partially open partition, and a bathroom with a shower. The Blue Ring / Moorish Idol room is two rooms with a connecting door. Each room has its own bathroom. Moorish Idol has one big bed, while Blue Ring is furnished with two single beds. The Hammerhead room is in a single bungalow in the back of the resort. The big room offers a bar, desk, and two single beds. Almost any room request can be equipped with an additional single bed for a third person.

Standard Rooms: In the back of the resort, you can find the ten standard bamboo cottages. All the standard rooms are arranged in a U-shape, offering a nice view from their balcony over the beautiful garden in the center. The rooms feature either double or single beds and include air conditioning, a TV, a safety deposit box, and an optional mosquito net. All the bathrooms are concrete and feature a hot & cold shower.

Vida Spa: Get your body pampered after a day of diving in the resort Vida Spa. Choose one of the eight different massage treatments, along with a manicure and pedicure. Chill out and enjoy the relaxing ambiance during your treatment. The Spa also offers a sauna and a steam bath. You can have your treatments booked at your preferred time. There are also daytime specials; inquire at the reception.

Vida Fit Gym and Fitness Center: Be fit with a smile is the slogan of our newly built fitness center in Dauin. Equipped with state-of-the-art gym equipment from Technogym, the gym also features air conditioning, a shower, and a changing room. For those who feel the need to engage in cardio exercises, weightlifting, or simply stretch, the Vida Fit Gym and fitness center is complimentary for all our Pura Vida Beach Resort guests.

Pura Vida Restaurant: In the overlooking restaurant at the beach, the resort is serving its breakfast buffet. Pura Vida has also set up tables and chairs as well as a big group table at the beach where you can enjoy your lunch or a romantic dinner under the starry sky. The menu offers a wide range of meals from local menus through different Asian and European kitchens.

Pura Vida Beach Bar: At the Pura Vida Beach bar you can enjoy a wide range of tropical drinks and order some snacks. Directly beside the pool and at the beach, the staff will follow up on your order and serve it while you enjoy your time on the sunbed.

• Photography
• Fish ID
• Diving
• Spa
• Village tour
• Culinary classes
• Snorkeling
• Volleyball
• Site seeing
• Gym
• Yoga
• Learn to dive

Major Airlines & Routes

• If you’re flying direct from the USA, Philippine Airlines offers nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and New York (JFK). United Airlines also has a nonstop flight from San Francisco. There’s also a new nonstop route from Chicago (ORD) to Manila that may start in summer 2026.
• If you need to connect, popular hubs from the USA include Tokyo (JAL/ANA), Seoul (Korean Air/Asiana), Taipei (EVA Air/China Airlines), and Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific).
• If you’re coming from Europe, Air France has a direct Paris–Manila flight, but starting May 2026, it will only run in the winter. In the summer, most travelers connect through Amsterdam (KLM) or Middle Eastern cities like Dubai (Emirates) or Doha (Qatar Airways).
• From Australia, Jetstar and Philippine Airlines fly direct from Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

• The flight takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes.
• Both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific offer several direct flights each day.
• After you land, it’s a 30 to 45-minute drive south to the resort. Pura Vida can arrange an airport shuttle for about PHP 1,200.

If you’re coming from Cebu (the scenic route): If you’re already in Cebu, you have two main options:

• You can take the OceanJet fast ferry from Cebu Pier 1 to Dumaguete.
• The trip takes about 5 hours and usually includes a short stop in Tagbilaran, Bohol.
• From the Dumaguete pier, it’s a 20 to 30-minute drive to the resort.

Passports and Documentations

All travelers must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket to depart the USA. Travelers must have a passport valid for 6 months from the date of entry into any foreign country. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper documentation to travel into each country on their itinerary, as well as for re-entry and return to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate and your chosen airline to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US, and many countries have adopted special requirements for the protection of children. If you are traveling with a child that is not your own, a single parent with a child, a child with a different last name, or traveling without both natural parents of the child, you will require documentation proving your right to travel with children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy and visit the immigration site of the country you are traveling to for the requirements. The Kids Sea Camp Reservation Office and staff will not assume responsibility for passengers who do not have the required documentation.

For those families who cannot avoid a stayover in Manila, Philippines, on the way into or out of Dumaguete, or Amun ini, our counterpart Bigs Eggert in the Philippines highly recommends the following hotel options.

We are all super excited to welcome you to the hidden paradise with Sea Explorers in the Philippines. The best choice for hotels close to the airport is the Marriott, as well as the stunning new complex called City of Dreams, which includes the Hyatt and the Nobu Hotel (located at the City of Dreams. We will have our meet-and-greet person to welcome you on your international flight and transfer you to the hotel. We can also arrange the pickup in the morning to connect with your domestic flight to Dumaguete or Amun-in for Kids Sea Camp and Family Dive Adventures trips.

Please make your reservation at one of the hotels listed above and let us know which one you choose. We will then get transfers organized for you. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you need any additional information