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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines

Dauin

Spend 1–2 days for diving or snorkeling; reach from Dumaguete in 30‑45 min by bus or jeepney.

Dauin is a small seaside municipality about 20 km south of Dumaguete, known for scuba diving, snorkeling and as a jump‑off point to Apo Island. Most visitors stay 1‑2 nights to dive and relax, with easy day‑trip access from Dumaguete.

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Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Philippines
Best months
Dec–May (dry season)
Avoid
Jun–Nov (rainy season)
Stay
1–2 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
PHP
Money
Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
Daily spend
Budget ₱800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–2,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
Emergency
Police 117 · Fire and ambulance 117 · National emergency 911
Plugs
Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
Water
Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
Toilets
Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Local meal (rice, meat, veg)₱80–150
Beer (bottle)₱70–120
Boat trip to Apo Island₱1,200–1,800
Snorkel gear hire (half day)₱300–500

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

DGT · Dumaguete Airport
Domestic flights; about 30 km (19 mi) north, 30‑45 min by bus or jeepney to Dauphin

Typical fares

Dumaguete → Dauin, jeepney
about ₱25, 30‑45 min
Boat Dauin → Apo Island
about ₱1,200–1,800, 30‑45 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

Jeepney (≈₱25) or bus (₱35‑45) from Dumaguete; habal‑habal (₱40‑50) for hill trips; most sights within walking distance.

See and do

Known for

  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling at Marina Sanctuary
  • Apo Island trips

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Apo IslandBoat from Dauin harbor; 30‑45 min depending on sea conditions≈1 h total
DumagueteBus or jeepney north along coastal highway30‑45 min

Sleep

Dive resorts
Book directly or via Dumaguete dive shops; options range from budget dorms to mid‑range hotels.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryPasensya napah-sen-sya na
Thank youSalamatsa-la-mat
How much?Tagpila ito?tag-pee-la i-to
Where is the beach?Nasaan ang tabing-dagat?na-san ang ta-bing da-gat

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
  • Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
  • Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
  • Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
  • Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass

Scams and watch-outs

  • Check boat schedules for Apo Island; tickets often sell out in high season.
  • Snorkel fee of ₱50 charged by municipality at Marina Sanctuary (check).
  • Nighttime fishing activity near Dauin Point after 19:00.

Generally safe for tourists; watch belongings on beach at night and use registered transport.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Dauin yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling at Marina Sanctuary
  • Apo Island trips

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Dauin

Puntahan po ito

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police117
  • Fire and ambulance117
  • National emergency911

US consular services are in Dumaguete (check address).

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/dauin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.