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Mario's Scuba Diving and Homestay, a locally-owned small business in Apo Island, is unique in a few ways.


For one, very few dive resorts are located in this exotic island known all around the world for its pristine reef system. 


The entire island is a protected marine ecosystem and the man behind all this is Mario Pascobello, a well-respected Barangay Captain of Apo Island. With his intimate local knowledge and over three decades of diving experience, all visitors are welcome to experience unmatched diving with a team equipped with expertise only Mario's Scuba Diving and Homestay can offer.


You will create awesome memories: whether you want to go scuba diving or snorkelling with giant turtles, huge schools of jackfish, breathtaking corals, and healthy reefs like nowhere else.

CONTACT US


Contact:           Mario or Mila Pascobello

Location:         Apo Island, 6217 Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines




Directly book with us via Email or WhatsApp:


Email:               marspascobello@gmail.com

WhatsApp:      +63 917 549 1998

                          +63 936 092 4800

GETTING HERE

Nearby Airport


Dumaguete - Sibulan Airport

Commute to Malatapay


Ceres Bus Terminal in Dumaguete City, or

Jeepney terminal to Zamboanguita


Just inform the driver that you'll be going to Apo Island. The wharf is around a 10-minute walk from the Malatapay highway.

Private Car Transfer


Dumaguete City to Malatapay Wharf (one way), or Malatapay Wharf to Dumaguete City (one way):

P1000 for one person

P1500 for two persons

P2000 for three persons

P2500 for four persons

Boat from Malatapay Wharf to Apo Island


Regular trip in the morning (8A - 12P) is P500 per person, one way

Regular trip in the afternoon (around 2P) is P300 per person, one way

Special trip (anytime from 7A-3P) starts at P4500, back-and-forth


Just let us know and we can inform the boat dispatcher ahead of your arrival.

Sharing moments and stories on our Instagram @mariosdivingandhomestay