Marco Vincent Dive Resort

We stayed at Marco Vincent for 6 days on a dive vacation. The boat and staff were amazing. Marlon and Warren were great guides that took us to beautiful dive sites so we could find critters on our bucket list. The hotel staff is the most attentive and friendliest that we have ever had. Everyone knew us by name! The food was excellent and the entire hotel is spotless. The only thing we would change is the location . A new hotel will hopefully open in 2026 right on the beach. Right now the beach is about a 3 minute walk away.

My wife stayed a couple of nights with a group of friends in the hotel, it so happened that she had her birthday on her first day in the hotel. I contacted the hotel in hope that they can organize a surprise cake for her. Nathan responded in a yes, and went out of his way to make it a wonderfull experience for her. He sent me photos of the cake and videos of how they surprised my wife, he brought his wife and the entire staff of the hotel, put on birthday music and the entire staff danced and sang their way to my wife, cheering and clapping, singing and dancing, with the cake, flowers, balloons, making this an evening she will never forget. What Nathan and the hotel staff did was beyond my expectations. The hospitabilty, the will to help and the service were out of this world. All I wanted was a cake, the hotel made this a night to remember.

From the moment we were met at the airport until we left the island, the staff at Marco Vincent was outstanding. They were professional, friendly and so very helpful. There were 19 people in our group and when we arrived to check in, they knew and addressed us by name, and that was true for all of the staff, front desk, housekeeping, restaurant and dive staff. Despite the hotel being about 21 years old, it is well maintained, and our room was spotless. Service was impeccable. If there was anything we needed, all we had to do was ask. When we arrived, we were a little under the weather, as we were in contact with someone in our earlier travels who passed along a cold/flu type illness (not COVID), and they had a driver, Willie, who graciously took us to town to purchase cold and flu meds. Only when we arrived at the pharmacy, they were closed for inventory. He drove us to 2 other (grocery) stores looking for medication. They didn't charge us a thing for that service. Meals were included in our package. The food was very good and plentiful. We appreciated having American food, and really enjoyed the Filipino cuisine as well. The staff and owners, Mel and Merci take great pride in their culture and enthusiastically shared it with us. The SCUBA diving was fantastic. The dive masters were active in pointing out sea life, and it was greatly appreciated. The dive boat, Big Beth, was spacious and very comfortable. A full lunch, with soup and at least 3 entrees and dessert were served onboard each day, in addition to fresh fruit, pastries and cookies between dives. They even made sure those divers with dietary restrictions were given alternate options which were made especially for that person. Each diver had their own personalized cup, coffee/tee mug and towel. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the warm face cloth and ginger tea that awaited us after each dive...what a nice touch. Our group had much to celebrate, we had a birthday and a diver who reached 100 dives. The pastry chef made cakes for both. The dive staff celebrated with signs underwater, celebrated on the boat and back at the resort. It was such a memorable experience. I don't know that anyone can top the hospitality we received at Marco Vincent Dive Resort! I would like to thank Nathan, Elreen, Genova, Rose (?) (front desk), Sherwin, Chefs Ronald and Fred, Cindy in housekeeping who helped me with some laundry, and all of the staff who I didn't mention by name. They were all fantastic. And thanks again to Mel and Merci for your gracious hospitality. We will gladly recommend Marco Vincent to anyone and hope we can come back again and see you all in your new Puerto Galera location. Salamat!

Having traveled extensively throughout the past several years I must say that the customer service at the resort and shown by every staff member on dive boat was the very highest level I’ve ever experienced. Also all the meals served on both the dive boat and at the resort were exceptional.

Had the pleasure of staying at Marco Vincent for a whole week as part of my Work Dive Club trip. Room was comfortable and Air Conditioning worked well for the hot temperatures. The best part of the resort however is the amazing Staff. Everyone was unbelievably friendly and I felt truly lucky to be there. And of course the diving was incredible!!

Stayed at the resort for a week, scuba diving. The scuba diving, staff, and food were truly remarkable. The staff go above and beyond to please. The food on the boat every day was probably the best meal I have ever had on a scuba diving adventure. To the point, that I was trying to steal the cook to come work for my resort.