Blue Ribbon Dive Resort

The dive site is perfect

The divemasters and staff were so welcoming, accommodating, helpful and so kind! I appreciated all their help getting all the equipment ready between dives and on the boat. I hired a private dive guide and was not disappointed! Ramil was amazing, knew where to find everything, and was very patient with me. I could tell he wanted me to get really good photos. On top of that, he knew the currents and area really well, and ended the dive very appropriately when he sensed downcurrent starting, so I felt very safe diving with him. I would 100% recommended Ramil to others and work with him again. I appreciated how comfortable, relaxing, and mosquito-free the common areas are. The pool and areas to wash our dive gear was clean as well. Communication prior to my trip was excellent too. I was contacted well before my trip with the information I needed, and my transports to/from Manila were seamless.

A Redreshing Day Away It was a relaxing trip for some fresh air

Staffs, atmosphere and beaches are good. but a little far from the bus terminal.

We stayed at BR for five nights. It’s definitely a good dive resort. We are snorkelers who snorkeled every day. The beach is pretty rocky so wear water shoes. The food was good. Lots of selections, and a very good selection of breakfast foods. We ate there every day. I would recommend most of the items we had, except maybe the Ceasars salad, the dressing was strong for me. And have your bread toasted if you get a sandwich. The beer was very cold. Good shakes. Ice bucket was provided if asked for. Two great waiters, Justin and Zed. The room was small, but luggage fit under the bed. We spent a lot of time on our balcony which was fantastic and overlooking the bay. Very comfortable chairs and table. That’s where we spent our time if we weren’t eating or snorkeling. Dave the front desk guy was very helpful. He helped me pay a bill from our last hotel that got overlooked by using g cash, which I do not have. The staff was great. Be prepared for a workout with the stairs, but the staff muscle helped with heavy luggage. Anilao town a ten minute drive. Paid cash at the end cause credit card reader wasn’t working. I thought our last bill was very reasonable. We ate and drank for five days and it was about $110 USD. We enjoyed our stay.

Went there for Christmas and New Year. There weren't many people so it was just cozy and quiet. It was perfect for me because it has been a difficult year and this is just a brand new world full of warmth. It's basic resort with loads of human touch. However, if you are looking for party at the beach, you are not going to get that because there isn't even a beach to start with. This is my second time here. My first time was in April and there were more people at the resort. I guess it's the season because the dive sites looked richer in April. They were really beautiful. Had amazing dives with Dang in April, and decided to go back and do a rescue diver course with him this time around. He's really patient and went out of his way to make sure I grasp the basic water confidence before moving in the next part of the course. Had a few fun dives with the other instructor Jeff after the course. They were lovely dives and he offered some advice about my trip to a nearby island too. Did a few more dives with DM Jake later on. They were fun too. Overall, safety measures were good and the dives were nice and relaxing. If you are looking to have quality dives, great place to be. If you are just going on a beach holiday, and diving is just part of the activities that you can do, then this is not the place to be. Apart from the instructors and DM, the ground team at the dive centre was amazing. They know how to set up my gears exactly how I wanted them to be, especially Arvin. Their attention to details was just superb. I just felt really spoilt anytime of the day with the team upstairs. Justin and Zack always have my orders customised to my liking. Dave made sure I arrived safely at the resort even after he got off his shift. Macky was always making sure things go well for me. The security guy at night was more than security. He got my beer for me 🤣. Simple resort running well on its own, which I believe is due to the great leadership of Jon, the owner. And the best part is, they have great Internet connection. You don't really need to choose if you want good dives or stay connected. I wish they have hair dryer though but that's manageable. Overall, good stay, good dives, good holiday