Anica and Jonathan stayed with us for about a week. The two swiss guys arrived here spontaneously and without pre-booking and because of this they had to be flexible with their accommodation.
And that’s what they where! Starting at the Beach Cottage, then the massage-beds on the terrace followed the Traveler Rooms and finishing in the Beachfront Bungalow. But beside the constant room change they where active as well and moving around on Camiguin as well. Jonathan made a Discover Scuba Diving-Program at Camiguin Action Geckos. It was nice meeting you!
Happy to meet you again – sometime, someplace…
Flexibility-Check for Anica & Jonathan
February 16th, 2012GIZ @ Camiguin Action Geckos
February 15th, 2012The Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has, ordered by the Bundesministerium fuer Wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit (BMZ), held their 5th Caraga Platform on Collaboration, Reflection and Learning at Camiguin Action Geckos..
Camiguin Action Geckos says thank you to the GIZ for the confidence brought to us. It was a pleasure for the whole team to organize this seminaire. We would be happy to see you at a next meeting!
Earthquakes around Negros/Cebu
February 6th, 2012During the last hours there have been some earthquakes in the Region Negros/Cebu. On Camiguin as well we could feel them. But all is fine here. No damages here and happy about it.
Regular updates can be found HERE
BOOT 2012 Düsseldorf – Update
January 25th, 2012You can meet us again in January 2012 on the BOOT in Duesseldorf.
Come and visit us for a chat as well as for the last news and pictures of Camiguin Action Geckos. Or just for a coffee and to say “Hello”.
We will be there from Friday, January 27 to Sunday, January 29 2012 in Hall 3, Booth C74 at Nautilus Tauchreisen
Update: PHP 76,180 für Help Mindanao!
December 29th, 2011You are THE BEST… thanks to your help we could donate already PHP 76,180. Every single Peso is needed urgently: more then 1200 people lost their lives, thousands are homeless and new floodings are threatening the region .
We hope to reach the PHP 100,000 until the end of year. Donate NOW and contact us for more informations.
We support the Island Kids Foundation as well as the German Doctors Commitee in Cagayan de Oro – there the help is immediate.
P.S.: It goes without saying that you get Deposit Slips and Donation Certifications.
PHP 61,330 for Help Mindanao!
December 23rd, 2011During our “Miss & Mister Camiguin Action Geckos 2011 – A Tribute to Mindanao” Staff-Party on Dec 21st we collected around P 25’000 donations from our guests and ourself.
Friends and guests from all over the world donated as well. Until now we collected and transfered PHP 61,330. We support the Island Kids Foundation in Cagayan de Pro as well as the German Doctors Commitee. Both organisations are since longtime located and working in Cagayan de Oro. They use the donations to buy urgently needed goods and give them directly to the victims and families. Island Kids are cooking as well and distributing the food to those who have no possibility to cook anymore.
Donate NOW and contact us for more detailed informations.
P.S.: Deposit Slips and Donation Certifications are send to evrybody donating.
Help Mindanao!
December 18th, 2011We are deeply shocked of the grief and the destruction the Tropical Storm “SENDONG” left behind. Camiguin has been spared. We are very, very thankful! Our feelings are with all the people and families who lost everything in the last 2 days. Please help the people in and around Cagayan de Oro and Iligan – every small amount is important. Camiguin Action Geckos will donate as well for the victims of “SENDONG”.
New Airplane for MisSeaExpress
December 15th, 2011Eagerly-awaited … MidSeaExpress finally received the Jetstream 32 (21 Seats).
The plan is 3 flights a week from Cebu to Camiguin (and vice versa obviously) for P 1600 – P 1800 per Person/way incl. 10kg luggage.
Bookings can be done at Camiguin Action Geckos. Just contact us HERE
Gecko Action @ Camiguin Action Geckos
December 13th, 2011Thank you to our repeater guest Markus from Switzerland for this fantastic picture of one of our Geckos… Really a great photo!
Thanks dear Markus and see you next time.
BOOT 2012 & Camiguin Action Geckos
December 12th, 2011You can meet us again in January 2012 on the BOOT in Duesseldorf.
Come and visit us for a chat as well as for the last news and pictures of Camiguin Action Geckos. Or just for a coffee and to say “Hello”.
We will be there from Wednesday, January 25 to Sunday, January 29 2012 in Hall 3, Booth C74 at Nautilus Tauchreisen
Happy Birthday & PADI OWD
December 8th, 2011Eva & Frederik did already some Intro-Dives in Australia… here they finally made their PADI Open Water Diver. And successfully of course!
Now they can enjoy diving as they wanted it. But they not only celebrated the PADI Open Water Diver License, but Frederik spend his birthday here as well.
Conrads to both of you!
Article about Camiguin Action Geckos
December 6th, 2011Article about Camiguin Action Geckos in the different Swiss Online-Newspapers on Friday, December 2ndReportage über Camiguin Action Geckos in den verschiedenen Schweizer Online-Zeitungen am Freitag, 2. Dezember 2011.
Online:
Tagesanzeiger
Berner Zeitung
Der Bund
Basler Zeitung
Good Night Camiguin…
December 1st, 2011
Sunset at its best – only on Camiguin Island
November 28th, 2011Diana & Mirko stayed 5 days at Camiguin Action Geckos. And they wittnessed one of the most impressive sunsets on Camiguin in 2011.
The pictures haven’t been edited, no Photoshop… Kitsch at its best. Relax & enjoy! Thanks a lot for these photographs and your visit. We wish you a peaceful Christmas Time.
Good Morning Camiguin…
November 28th, 2011
Again and again and again: Hi Ralf!
November 27th, 2011Dear Ralf.
Again in 2011 you stayed loyal to us & came here in November already for the 2nd time this year.
We’re always glad to see you! But: the weather didn’t cooperate for your dives.
We kindly ask you to bring some sun the next time you’re here or take the rain with you when you leave. Because before you came the weather was pretty nice. Thanks a lot 
. See you… for sure!
GMA Network @ Camiguin Action Geckos
November 26th, 2011Again in 2011 GMA Network was on Camiguin Island for the Lanzones Festival. And the GMA Crew didn’t miss an Adventure Tour with Camiguin Action Geckos. This year we invited them to the Rappelling & Canyoning at the big Katibawasan Waterfall. In the beginning Lorena, Ardee und Co. needed some courage – trekking, climbing, abseiling, sliding, jumping…. but they did a great job and had fun BIG TIME!
@ Lorena & Ardee: we really enjoyed having you here and looking forward to climb the Hibok-Hibok with you guys next year.
Soon we will publish the reportage of GMA here. Stay tuned!
PADI Rescue Diver Pascal x 2 and Stephan
November 25th, 2011The 3 swiss guys just had a look here spontaneously and then registered for a PADI Rescue Diver at Camiguin Action Geckos.
But pretty quickly we realized that they where not only water resistant, but drink resistant as well… the final scenario was done under hard conditions with currents and waves.
A good test for the party animals! At the end you did well. Congratulations and have fun diving.
Visit of Friends from Anda – bye, bye Julia & Heinz
November 24th, 2011It’s already the 3rd time that Julia & Heinz from Flower Beach in Anda visited us. This time again with guests from the Flower Beach Resort.
First they dived White Island, then they went on the small sandy island. Afterwards for lunch they had a Fish-BBQ at Camiguin Action Geckos. And in the afternoon they made teir usual Island Tour to the Katibawasan Waterfalls and Ardent Hot Springs.
Julia & Heinz will leave the Flower Beach unfortunately, looking for other adventures…. we will miss you guys! But we are sure to meet again!
Good luck and see you….. some time, some place!
Update: Ferry Schedules from/to Camiguin Island
November 21st, 2011Oceanjet suspends their trips from November 22 to 25 for maintenance of the vessel. We’ll update again the news once they are back on schedule.
For more information call: 0926 449 2255
SuperShuttleFerry sails only MON/WED/FRI from Balbagon (Camiguin) to Jagna (Bohol) and back. Inquiries and more information: 088 387 40 34
New MidSeaExpress Schedules
November 19th, 2011Here are the new MidSeaExpress Schedules and Rates for the new Jetstream 32.
Valid from Dec 10th, 2011 until further notice:
THE PROPOSAL – Melanie & Andi
November 13th, 2011We already talked about Melanie & Andi: See Here. But that was, as announced, not all. Inspired by the proposal of Stefan in April Andi contacted us and asked for a special idea for his marriage proposal to Melanie. Said, done. Andi made the proposal underwater.
Both learned diving together and that was the culmination of their joint passion. Melanie was deliberately mislead, as the said dive was as well the Navigation Dive of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. Innocently she followed her compass navigation underwater. Or tried at least. Even Andi swam a perfect square although very nervous – good job. To bring Melanie to the place where the proposal should happen we terminated the exercise prematurely. Still unaware she was following Andi to the lava wall of Old Volcano until suddenly she could see the message on a previously fixed banner. Andi grabed a small treasure chest out of his BCD containing the ring for Melanie. Normally communication underwater is pretty pragmatic and brief, but both of them succeeded to understand each other perfectly.
Back on the boat there was some Champagne waiting as well as more surprises during the rest of the day.
Dear Melanie, dear Andi – it was very special for the whole team of Camiguin Action Geckos, that you Andi trusted us enough to let us organize this special day – your engagement.
We will tell that story pretty often! We wish you all the luck for your future – stay as you are.
P.S. Congratulations to the parents who got the news finally as well. We “had to” keep silent until now – wasn’t easy though .
Enjoy your happiness!
Sabine & Detlef – Around the World
November 11th, 2011Around 1 month ago we had the chance to meet Sabine & Detlef. Because 4 weeks ago they flew in with AviaTour from Cebu as guests at Camiguin Action Geckos. And we will not forget you anytime soon.
We laughed a lot, and spend some 30 exciting, cosy, adventurous and nice days together. We are happy being part of your big journey. Part of your huuuuuuge journey: More Here
We wish you more impressive, emotional, happy and thoughtful moments as well as sunny months and rainy minutes. Have a great time – wherever you are – and enjoy every moment. We will miss you!
“Balik, balik & ayo, ayo” = Come back and take care…
Gruezi from Switzerland
November 9th, 2011All five guests from Switzerland had different lengths of stay at Camiguin Action Geckos, but all had one thing in common: a lot of fun and relaxation.
One PADI Open Water Diver Course was done by Sabine, Amina & Thomas. Pascal is already a diver and was refreshing his knowledge with a Scuba Review.
And Sabine discovered all snorkeling areas and enjoyed the underwater world enormously. They all liked it and maybe we will meet again? We would be pleased to – on that note: “Uf Wiederluege…”
Birthdays are…
November 8th, 2011for partying!
Andi & Melanie are staying since some days at Camiguin Action Geckos and had some nice events already… more on this in a later post.
Sunday was party day: Birthday of Andi. Starting with songs and cake for breakfast, then a romantic picknick at the “secret” cold sources, cockfight in the afternoon, for the sunset a boat to White Island and in the evening Melanie organized a Beach Dinner for Andi. A successful day!
Congratulations, dear Andi.
Power Program with Annika & Dennis
November 7th, 2011Annika & Dennis have been guests at Camiguin Action Geckos for about 10 days. But they made more activities then others can do in 3 weeks.
Advanced Open Water Diver (Dennis) & Rescue Diver-Course (Annika), Mantigue Day-Trip, Tuasan Falls Trekking, Snorkeling at Kabila White Beach (Giant Clams Farm), Public Market in Mambajao, Rappelling/Canyoning and some dives. Phew – you where ready for all the fun. See you next time…. because: we still have a long list of TO DOs for you
Daily Live Picture @ Camiguin Action Geckos
November 5th, 2011We now have a daily live picture on our page. Not really a Webcam, but… well!
At least it gives you an impression of the weather here.
You can find it in the right sidebar under the menu.
Walking on the milky way…. thanks Mark & Mimmi
October 31st, 2011Right now our sky is absolutely clear. You can nearly grab the Milky Way and millions of stars. Mark and Mimmi have been guests last week at Camiguin Action Geckos Woche and eternalized this breathtaking firmament for us. Thanks to both of you for theses awesome photos.
See for yourself the real thing… not only on pictures. Here is the booking request
Repeater Jürgen & Inge
October 30th, 2011Remember? Private Pool Lessons
Inge and Jürgen have been diving with us already last year. Inge was then proud graduate of the Padi Open Water Diver course.
And this year? This year they made a lot of Fun Dives together at Camiguin Action Geckos.
Dear Inge, dear Jürgen – nice that you came here again! We are looking forward to see you next year.
Thanks Karin & Hauke. See you next time!
October 28th, 2011Karin and Hauke have been guests for about 12 days at Camiguin Action Geckos. A part from diving, trekking and island tour they indulged in one massage nearly every day.
Relax from the daily routine and recharge energy. Camiguin Action Geckos not only offers adventure holidays, but you have the possibility as well to do nothing, live the day and enjoy the calm. Carpe diem!
Dear Karin, dear Hauke – it was nice to have you here and we are looking forward to meet again in 2013!
Karin und Hauke waren im Oktober rund 12 Tage zu Gast bei Camiguin Action Geckos. Neben Tauchen, Trekking und Inseltouren haben sie sich fast täglich eine Massage gegönnt.
Abschalten vom Alltag und neue Energie tanken. Camiguin Action Geckos bietet nicht nur Abenteuerurlaub sondern auch die Möglichkeit einfach nur die Seele baumeln zu lassen, in den Tag hinein zu leben und die Ruhe zu geniessen. Carpe diem!
Liebe Karin, lieber Hauke – es war schön, euch hier zu haben und wir würden uns über ein Wiedersehen 2013 freuen!
Congratulations: Juan & Laia
October 26th, 2011Directly from Barcelona to Camiguin ….: Juan & Laia. Despite jetlag the two 0f them immediately registered for the Open Water Diver course at Camiguin Action Geckos. On the first day the two arrived at the resort at 11.00am and at 2:00pm they were already at the introductory dive. And 4 days later: PADI Open Water Diver. Nice that you were here with us. We wish you a lot of fun dives!
Aus Barcelona direkt nach Camiguin….: Juan & Laia. Trotz Jetlag haben sich die Beiden sogleich für den Open Water Diver Kurs bei Camiguin Action Geckos angemeldet.
Am ersten Tag kamen die beiden um 11.00 Uhr ins Resort um 14.00 Uhr waren sie bereits beim Schnuppertauchgang. Und 4 Tage später: PADI Open Water Diver.
Schön, dass ihr bei uns wart. Wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Spass beim Tauchen!
The adventure continues: Rappelling & Canyoning….
October 24th, 2011Just in time for the new season Joe & Amber renewed our knowledge of rappelling and canyoning. Both are professionals in this discipline in the US.
We really enjoyed their stay. Our guys are “ready to go” now. Pass by and book your Adventure-Tour today at Camiguin Action Geckos
Rechtzeitig für die neue Saison haben Joe & Amber unsere Kenntnisse für das Rappelling und Canyoning aufgefrischt. Die Beiden sind Profis auf diesem Gebiet in den USA.
Wir haben uns riesig über euren Besuch gefreut. Unsere Jungs sind “ready to go”. Kommt vorbei und bucht eure Adventure-Tour noch heute mit Camiguin Action Geckos
Sunset @ Camiguin Action Geckos
October 21st, 2011Put the video below in full screen mode, take a drink – Buko Shake 
– and… Enjoy!
Early Announcement: Freediving 2012 –> 21. – 27. May 2012
October 1st, 2011Again in 2012 we offer Freediving on Camiguin.
Together with Wolfgang Dafert, Freedive Instructor – Freediving Philippines, 2 Beginner Courses (Advanced Course on request) will be organized.
The program:
May 21 & 22: Open Water Freediver Course
May 23 – 25: Outdoor Tours with Camiguin Action Geckos and Freediving Philippines
May 26 & 27: 2. Open Water Freediver Course
We reserved some rooms again for this event. Register early enough and get more course details – places are limited and quickly booked.
Together with Wolfgang we are looking forward to next May.
Open Water Diver & Intro Dive: Deniz und Alicia
September 30th, 20114 days Camiguin, 4 days diving. Both came to relax some days at Camiguin Action Geckos and “only” wanted to make an Intro Dive.
Deniz was addicted from the very first moment….. from then on there was only: diving, diving and… diving. In the meantime Alicia enjoyed the calm and took it easy…. well done.
We’re looking forward to your next visit. Deniz: Congratulations, nice job!
P.S.: Camiguin Action Geckos is adapting the dive courses to your needs, interests and capacities . The Open Water Course can be done in 3-4 days or spread over 1-2 weeks.
We always try to be as flexible as possible regarding our guests and the possibilities here.
Contact us and reserve your diving course today at Camiguin Action Geckos
Diving, Trekking, Motorbike, Food…
September 29th, 2011Elke & Johann spend around 2 weeks in September at Camiguin Action Geckos. And if there is one thing that the two of them are NOT: Couch Potatoes. Definitely not!
We can hardly remember a day where Elke & Johann spend some cosy hours in the hammock. Hibok-Hibok, Waterfalltrekking, Mantigue Island, hot & cold springs, Volcano Station, White Island – everything was worth exploring. And just “en passant” they made 10 dives – each. We hope you don’t need holidays from holidays now …
Us and the whole staff is looking forward to see you again in 2012!
Dive now, work later…
September 27th, 2011Crystal and Ivan did exactly that and made an intro dive @ Camiguin Action Geckos.
For Crystal it was already the 2. intro dive, but Ivan as well mastered the adventure brilliantly.
See you shortly for the PADI Open Water Diver Kurs, right?
Visit of friends from Anda
September 26th, 2011The Flower Beach Resort in Anda has taken advantage of the beautiful September weather as well and organized a trip to visit us.
Dives in Old Volcano and White Island, a lunch at Camiguin Action Geckos plus an island tour to the Katibawasan Falls and Ardent Hot Springs ….. a great day with some new encounters, a fantastic underwater world and under the sunny sky of Camiguin.
Balik, balik!
Congratulations Pia
September 25th, 2011Pia, our regular and friend of the family was visiting us again. Happy and relaxed she could finish her PADI Advanced Open Water Diver @ Camiguin Action Geckos.
Dear Pia, it was always a special pleasure to have you here. We wish you all the best for the future and we are confident that we will see you again sometime somewhere.
Ayo, ayo, Mam.
All beer or what?
September 19th, 2011In May Karin, Reini, Anita, Dietmar and Co. handed the daily bar potential on a plate (see here: http://www.camiguin.ph/lang/de/beer-rhum-coke-or-rhum-coke-or-beer.htm).
Now Melanie, Jeannett, Jan & Roy took the challenge and already pre-booked a nice beer package in advance. But not enough with this…. they even arrived with a special t-shirt. What to say? The exact amount of the consumed SMB’s will stay – for now – a secret. But we can already say this: you have to drink a lot to be fit to hold a beer… ehmm… candle to.
BBQ & Bonfire @ Camiguin Action Geckos
September 17th, 2011September has brought us wonderful weather!
During the day: bright sunshine, blue skies, hot temperatures.
Evening: Clear skies and only now and then a thunderstorm to cool down the heat of the day.
Perfect for diving, trekking, island tours, and to relax & enjoy.
Perfect for a good night’s rest.
Perfect for a BBQ on the beach with bonfire and torches ….
Bye, bye Sabine & Susanne
September 15th, 2011Active, flexible and full of energy, always ready for a new adventure and using brisk sayings – Sabine and Susanne. Together with the two powerwomen we had lots of fun and good mood at the resort!
Balik, balik … see you next time!
PS: No, there are no Chocolate Hills in Camiguin. No, the picture is not a photomontage. Beside some pictures from Camiguin Sabine & Susanne have send us the one from the Chocolate Hills in Bohol as well. The Chocolate Hills can be best admired from the air. With good weather the flight from Cebu to Camiguin (or vice versa) can be performed directly above the natural wonders of our neighbor island. The dimensions (50km2) of the conical hills are incredibly impressive from above. Contact us for sightseeing and/or direct flights from Cebu to Camiguin.
tauchen-Award 2012 – Vote
September 14th, 2011
The magazine tauchen and the JAHR TOP SPECIAL VERLAG are awarding the 14th tauchen-Award: The bronze dolphin will be awarded in 17 categories of the best dive centers, Tour Operators and dive gear manufacturers excelling in the scuba diving industry.
And you, dear guests, are playing a major role in this event: Your vote decides who will receive the trophy!
As a thank you for participating tauchen raffles valuable prizes between all participants.
Click here to vote (website in german only)
Congratulations & Salamat Christopher
September 14th, 2011Christopher stayed one week in August @ Camiguin Action Geckos.
Booked and planned was a PADI Open Water Diver course. He left the island as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver… let’s go the whole hog.
Christopher – nice dives and great that you stayed with us!
Latest MidSeaExpress Timetable
August 23rd, 2011Until there will be a new one…
Repeater, 2nd Edition
August 22nd, 2011Manuela and Stefan visited us last year for the first time and we have been already “threatened” that they would come back. They have kept their word. Exactly one year later the two met again at Camiguin Action Geckos.
And what did they promised us while leaving? Exactly ….. See you next year
PADI Open Water Diver Johannes M.
August 11th, 2011
Para Sea Cat Suspended
August 11th, 2011The Para Sea Cat Fast Ferry, which served Cagayan de Oro, Benoni (Camiguin), Jagna (Bohol) and back, has been suspended.
We realy regret this.
Para Sea-Cat, Camiguin
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