Sand Island Beach and Dive Resort
Sand Island Beach and Dive Resort is a boutique, eco-friendly resort located on a private island, Chindonan Island, between Coron and Culion in Northern Palawan, Philippines. It is known for its tranquil, secluded atmosphere and excellent access to World War II shipwreck dive sites.
Key Features and Amenities
- Eco-Friendly Operations: The resort is entirely powered by solar and wind energy, eliminating the noise of generators and promoting a sustainable stay.
- Location: Situated on its own island with a private, 300-meter stretch of beach, it offers a peaceful escape from crowds. It’s a 30-minute speedboat ride from Coron town, with transfers available.
- Accommodations: The resort offers a variety of houses and bungalows, including Beach Bungalows, Seaview Bungalows, and larger beach houses with pools, some of which can accommodate large groups. The houses are equipped with kitchenettes, dining tables, and free Starlink satellite Wi-Fi.
- Dining: While some accommodations have kitchens for guests to cook their own meals, the resort also has an on-site menu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available for a fee and offer a mix of Filipino and international dishes.
- Activities: The resort offers a range of activities, including island hopping, kayaking, water-skiing, and kneeboarding. Snorkeling gear is available for rent, and the resort’s house reef is noted for its beautiful marine life.
Diving Services
- Access to Wrecks: The resort is a prime location for divers, with an entire World War II Japanese fleet of shipwrecks located only 15 minutes away by speedboat.
- Dive Trips: The resort organizes “fun dives” to various wrecks and reefs, including the large Okikawa oil tanker and the Lusang and East Tangat Gunboats. They also visit reefs like the one at Black Island, known for its clear water and large schools of fish.
- PADI Courses: Sand Island is a PADI Dive Resort and offers a full range of courses from “PADI Open Water Diver” to advanced technical diving.
- Unique Features: The resort has its own 20-meter dive dock and uses three speedboats for diving trips. Their house reef is praised for excellent night diving, where divers can spot seahorses, cuttlefish, and a variety of other macro life.
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