Puerto Galera dive shop
45 local sites, Verde Island Passage day trips, fun dives, Discover Scuba and full RAID, PADI and TDI courses from Open Water through Divemaster.
See the dive sites →Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera since 1983
Capt'n Gregg's Dive Resort, Restaurant and Rooms
Waterfront diving, big beach-front meals and sea-view accommodation in the diving capital of the Philippines.
45 nearby dive sites
Verde Island Passage
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Award-winning destination
Puerto Galera was named Best Diving Destination at the 2025 Philippine tourism awards.
Verde Island Passage
Gateway to the Verde Island Passage, widely cited by marine scientists as the global centre of marine biodiversity.
Diving since 1983
Capt'n Gregg's has welcomed divers on Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera since 1983.
Dive, dine and stay
A practical Sabang Beach base for the whole trip
Most guests are looking for one of three things: reliable Puerto Galera diving, a restaurant with proper meals and sea air, or rooms close enough that the day feels easy. Capt'n Gregg's is built around all three.
Sabang Beach restaurant
Breakfast before boats, lunch between dives, grills, burgers, Filipino classics, vegetarian options and a full bar with sea views.
See the menu →Waterfront accommodation
Standard, deluxe and family rooms close to the water — air-con, hot shower, Wi-Fi. Live rates via the booking engine.
Check room rates →Scuba diving Puerto Galera
Dive from the front door
Capt'n Gregg's dive shop sits under the restaurant and right on the waterfront. Fun dives, Discover Scuba Diving, entry-level PADI dive courses, continuing education and technical routes are available for guests who want Puerto Galera's reefs, wrecks and drift sites within minutes.
- Beginner experiences and certification courses
- Fun dives for certified divers
- Macro reefs, wrecks, drift dives and Verde Island trips
- Safety-first instruction with buoyancy coaching
AI concierge
Ask for a recommendation
Ask about diving, the restaurant, rooms, getting here or the hacked-domain warning. The concierge replies in English, 中文 (Mandarin) or Tagalog — type in any of the three and it will follow.
中文：直接用中文提问关于潜水、客房、餐厅或交通的问题即可。
Tagalog: Pwede kang magtanong sa Tagalog tungkol sa diving, kwarto, restaurant o pagdating.
Capt'n Gregg's Concierge
English · 中文 · Tagalog
Restaurant and bar
Big meals, cold drinks and Sabang Beach views
The restaurant is a long-time local favorite for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The grill is known for generous steaks, burgers, ribs and home-style specials, with vegetarian plates and classic breakfasts available too.
Rooms and accommodation
Sleep above the water, wake close to the boats
Standard, deluxe and family-style rooms keep guests close to the dive shop, restaurant and Sabang Beach activity.
Sea-view stays
Ground and second-floor rooms overlooking the water, built for a relaxed dive holiday.
Room amenities
Air conditioning and a fan, hot shower, refrigerator, in-room safe, TV and Wi-Fi. Hairdryer on request.
Best for dive trips
Stay near the dive shop, meet early, return for lunch and keep the day simple.
Rooms & booking
Check rates and book direct
Three room types on Sabang Beach. One live booking engine, plus listings on the major OTAs. Verify any payment request that arrives by WhatsApp, WeChat or email before sending funds.
- Standard Room2 pax
- Deluxe Room2 pax
- Family Room4 pax
Also bookable via Agoda, Expedia, Hotels.com and Klook. Booking.com listing is in progress.
Live rates come from the SecureBookings engine on the rooms page. Before paying, confirm via captngreggs.ph, the phone numbers below or [email protected].
Getting here
Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera
From Manila plan roughly 4 to 6 hours door to door — public bus from Buendia, Cubao or PITX to Batangas Pier (80 min – 3 hrs), public ferry to Balatero Pier, then jeepney or tricycle to Sabang. Private watercraft direct to Sabang Pier on request. Routes and schedules change, so confirm close to your travel date.
Capt'n Gregg's Dive Centre
Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera, 5203 Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Chuck Driver: +63 (0) 918 901 45 71
Smart: +63 (0) 918 963 61 52
Globe: +63 (0) 917 794 59 19
Quick answers
Questions guests ask before booking
What is the official website of Capt'n Gregg's?
https://captngreggs.ph/ is the only official website of Capt'n Gregg's. The former captngreggs.com domain was compromised and must not be used or trusted for bookings or payment instructions. Guests have also reported scam email, WeChat and WhatsApp messages connected with the breach. The only public booking email is [email protected]. Before sending money or personal details, verify the request using contact information published on captngreggs.ph and call one of the listed phone numbers if anything appears unexpected.
Do I need to be certified to dive?
No. New divers can ask about Discover Scuba Diving or entry-level certification. Certified divers can book fun dives and request site recommendations.
What makes Puerto Galera good for diving?
Puerto Galera has many dive sites close to Sabang Beach, including reefs, wrecks, macro life, drift dives and access to the Verde Island passage.
Can I eat and stay at the same place?
Yes. Capt'n Gregg's combines accommodation, restaurant, bar and dive shop in one waterfront location.
What should I ask when I contact Capt'n Gregg's?
Send your travel dates, number of guests, room preference, dive certification level, recent dive history and whether you want restaurant reservations. For now, use [email protected] as the official booking email.
Where can guests check room rates?
Current room rates and live availability are on the booking engine at /rooms or by emailing [email protected]. We don't quote a final confirmed price by chat or social message.
What should guests do about suspicious email, WeChat or WhatsApp messages?
Do not rely on payment instructions sent by email, WeChat or WhatsApp unless verified directly through captngreggs.ph contact details. Guests should confirm by phone or email before sending funds.
What languages does the team speak?
Staff handle bookings and enquiries in English and Filipino (Tagalog). The website concierge also accepts questions in 中文 (Mandarin) and replies in the language you use.
Why does the Verde Island Passage matter for diving?
The Verde Island Passage between Luzon and Mindoro is described by the California Academy of Sciences and Conservation International as the global centre of marine shore-fish biodiversity. Sabang Beach sits directly on its southern shore — the reason 45 dive sites stay reachable in a short boat ride.
Book direct
Ready to dive, dine or stay?
Send your dates, number of guests, dive level and whether you need rooms. The team can help shape the simplest plan.
欢迎来到 Capt'n Gregg's。预订请发送邮件至 [email protected]。