Sunset Cove Beach & Dive Resort — Our Story
Sunset Cove Beach & Dive Resort is Romblon’s premier SDI dive resort for macro photography and blackwater diving. We are located on Alad Island — just a 10-minute boat ride from Romblon town. The resort is operated by Ronny and Charolyn Oliwka, who bring a combined passion for diving, macro photography, and genuine hospitality to every guest experience.
Ronny is an SDI/TDI Scuba Instructor for recreational and technical diving. He crossed over from PADI in 2024, combining technical diving expertise with macro photography guidance. Charolyn crossed over to SDI/TDI in 2025, bringing both over 15 years of teaching experience. Together, they founded and operated Submariner Diving Center in El Nido, Palawan before establishing Sunset Cove on Alad Island.
Sunset Cove is an authorised Aqualung & Apeks Partner Center. For us, diving is about fun, joy, and capturing extraordinary underwater images.
Outstanding Service
When you scuba dive and shoot macro photography with us, everything is easy. Upon arrival, simply come to our shop, sit down, and we will take care of the rest. Furthermore, we carry your equipment and underwater camera gear to the boat, set it up, and assist you into your scuba unit. After the dive, you won’t need to worry about carrying your kit back to the shop — the team will handle that for you.
Additionally, we believe that as you are on holiday, you should have the hard work done by someone else. We rinse your kit and camera housing at the end of every day. Therefore, you can have a seat at our bar, relax, enjoy a drink, and our instructor, photo guide, and divemaster team will join you to fill in your logbooks and discuss your macro finds of the day.
Camera Rinse Station
Our dedicated camera cleaning station features two large rinse tanks outside, allowing you to safely rinse your housing, strobes, and video lights after every dive. Compressed air is available to blow-dry your camera equipment quickly and thoroughly before opening your housing — keeping your gear safe and ready for the next dive.
Camera Hub
Our ground floor camera hub is the heart of the resort for underwater photographers. It is the perfect place to service your camera, change lenses and diopters, and charge all your batteries between dives. Moreover, the camera hub showcases the best underwater macro photography images taken around Romblon on its walls — making it an inspiring meeting place where guests share tips, review images, and discuss the day’s macro finds together.
Furthermore, every room is also equipped with a dedicated table and charging station, giving you the privacy and comfort to service your camera equipment at your own pace.
Scuba Fun & Macro Photography Community
Our guests are at the heart of everything we do. Our expert photo guides know exactly where to find the best macro critters and blackwater subjects — and they’ll make sure you get the shot. From the owners to every member of our team, we all dive regularly and share a genuine passion for the underwater world.
Expect a fun, relaxed atmosphere on every boat — always laughing, always joking, and always diving. Back on shore, the conversation flows naturally into macro photography techniques, critter identification, and flipping through our collection of fish ID books and dive magazines over free Starlink Wi-Fi.
Round off the day at our bar with a cold beer, join the lively happy hour, and swap stories with fellow divers and photographers long into the evening. This is macro diving the way it should be — expert, fun, and always social.
Quality, Professionalism & Safety
Sunset Cove Beach & Dive Resort began operations in May 2019 with a team of twenty dedicated staff members. We are an authorised Aqualung & Apeks Partner Center, offering the highest quality gear for scuba diving and underwater macro photography.
Your air and Nitrox fills are pumped by a Bauer PE300 Nitrox Compressor with a P21 Purification System. Additionally, in 2025 we added a brand new Coltri TPS compressor, giving us double compressor capacity and guaranteed fills for every diver every day.
Safety has always been our main priority. We conduct regular maintenance on all equipment, and our staff undergo continuous training on the latest diving safety protocols. Ronny and Charo bring a wealth of expertise to the resort, having operated diving resorts in the Philippines since 2007.
Ready to Dive With Us?
Get in touch to book your macro diving experience at Sunset Cove Beach & Dive Resort. We’ll take care of everything — just bring your camera.
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