Diving at the TakatukaAs someone in their late 40 ...
Diving at the Takatuka
As someone in their late 40s who had never dived before and only snorkeled once, I have found a great spot to learn to dive. Marc, the PADI certified instructor at the Takatuka Lodge and Dive Resort, Sipalay, Negros, Philippines is one of the most patient people I have ever met. Starting with class instruction and easy dives I acquired my Open Water certification in simple progressive steps. As there are 34 amazing dive sites within a 40 minute boat ride I continued to dive around Sipalay. However, after leaving Negros I had a potentially very nasty dive experience. Apparently not all dive centers are as safe and well run as the Takatuka. I decided to return and I now have my Advanced Open Water Certification with over 30 dives logged. I am now confident of diving safely anywhere but not so sure I will find another place with as many spectacular dive sites with such an astounding variety of fish and aquatic life.
Wayne Emery, Diver, Canada
Frogfish at ´MadMix´
Beachfront Takatuka
Sugar Beach
As someone in their late 40s who had never dived before and only snorkeled once, I have found a great spot to learn to dive. Marc, the PADI certified instructor at the Takatuka Lodge and Dive Resort, Sipalay, Negros, Philippines is one of the most patient people I have ever met. Starting with class instruction and easy dives I acquired my Open Water certification in simple progressive steps. As there are 34 amazing dive sites within a 40 minute boat ride I continued to dive around Sipalay. However, after leaving Negros I had a potentially very nasty dive experience. Apparently not all dive centers are as safe and well run as the Takatuka. I decided to return and I now have my Advanced Open Water Certification with over 30 dives logged. I am now confident of diving safely anywhere but not so sure I will find another place with as many spectacular dive sites with such an astounding variety of fish and aquatic life.
Wayne Emery, Diver, Canada
Frogfish at ´MadMix´
Beachfront Takatuka
Sugar Beach