Philippines · SCUBA DIVING
The good diving trips sell out first and the great ones sell out in the dry season. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the water.
Walk the Boracay seabed in a compressed-air helmet, see coral and fish, and receive free underwater photos and videos for $22.
“It was a very fun and great experience for me, specially for my kids! I'm glad we did it.”
Explore Cebu’s sardines, turtles, and coral with patient instructors, free GoPro images, equipment, and Mactan hotel transfers.
“This was an amazing dive experience! From the very detailed briefing to the actual dive. The instructors, Kenichi & Oniel, were really great — super patient and made me feel safe and comfortable the whole time. I had such an incredible time! Couldn’t recommend this more 🤩”
Learn scuba basics at White Beach with a PADI instructor, two underwater sessions, boat transport, and a small group in Boracay.
“Excellent instructors. Highly recommend this amazing experience. First dive ever! Instructors help calm our nerves.”
Try Boracay scuba diving for beginners with expert instruction, a boat trip, reef wildlife, underwater photos, and a certificate for $50.
“Fantastic scuba diving for beginners! Clear instructions from a Chinese instructor, seamlessly endorsed to a patient Filipino instructor who spoke English. Professionalism and patience made the experience enjoyable. They took excellent underwater photos, adding a memorable touch. Highly recommended!”
Review of Cebu’s beginner-friendly Mactan scuba experience, with beach access, sardines, turtles, free photos, transport, and practical tips.
“If possible bring your aqua shoes and swimsuit also preferable. Do not wear any jewelry. And just relay on instructors. They are the best of the best😊”
Explore Boracay’s certified scuba outings with DiveGurus, from Crocodile Island to Camia, with skilled guides, flexible times, and free cancellation.
“I recently spent 10 days diving with DiveGurus Dive Center in Boracay (Station 3), and I can’t recommend them enough! I started diving over 20 years ago and usually dive 2-4 times per week in Swiss lakes. Whether you’re new to diving, lookinRead more”
Try scuba in Sibaltan, with two guided sessions, clear water, coral reefs, and a chance to see manta rays near El Nido.
“It was amazing, special thanks to Simone for amazing guidance, teaching, kind approach and patience!”
Try scuba in Boracay for $49 with patient instructors, full gear, underwater photos, and a guided first ocean session.
“The trip is pretty much made for people who can‘t even swim or move around alone in the water. If you are comfortable in the water - even with no scuba experience I would choose a different company. It took around 1,5h from the first introduction to actually diving in the ocean. In total I think we dove for maybe 20min. Although it was not really diving. We pretty much got dragged around in the water in a pair of two and then got placed infront of a clownfish. I also did scuba diving with a different company were I could swim around on my own, with the guide next…”
Try scuba in Boracay with SSI Basic Diver training, shallow-water practice, a boat trip, and a guided underwater session for beginners.
“My basic diving experience was a fantastic sensation. It was a bit scary at first, but once you get to dive into the underwater world, all your fears turn into delight.”
Review of Cebu’s two-day PADI Scuba Diver Course at Shangri-La Mactan, with pricing, training limits, inclusions, tips, and booking advice.
“Bernie was my instructor and he was amazing. Knowledgeable and patient. I would recommend Scotty's sports at the Shangri La Resort in Mactan to anyone seeking Scuba lessons.”
Try scuba in Cebu with pool training, coral reefs, full gear, and a 40-minute underwater session at Mactan Island.
“Great team of professionals organised everything and we had the most amazing time. The photos that Michael shared with us were simply amazing. Thanks for the amazing day.”
Walk Boracay’s seabed in a clear helmet at 3 meters, with a guide, underwater photos and video for about $35 per person.
“It is a brief excursion but well worth it, I was nervous at first but they discuss thoroughly and there is plenty staff/divers around so I felt safe. Loved the experience and can see crystal clear!”
Swim with Oslob whale sharks on a private Cebu trip with scuba gear, an instructor, hotel transport, and a 30 to 40 minute sea session.
“Whale shark watching in Oslob starts early at 3am, but you should definitely go. There are many snorkeling tours, but there are a lot of people lined up to board the boat that goes out to sea, so you have to wait quite a while. And the surface of the sea is also full of people. However, with diving, you can enter directly from the beach without having to wait to enter, and the water is empty so you can move freely and see well. It's a little more expensive than snorkeling, but diving is definitely recommended. At Sumilon Island, we didn't dive, we went snorkeling. The drivers are very…”
Try Boracay scuba with PADI training, a boat trip, and underwater photos for $65. See what beginners should know before booking.
“It was such a really great experience and a dream come true ! Every seconds underwater was worth it and satisfying . It was indeed a memorable and unforgettable experience .”
Review of Sibaltan’s six-hour manta ray scuba trip from El Nido, with two boat-accessed dives, coral reefs, costs, and practical tips.
“Unvergessliches Erlebnis. Wir haben mehrere Mantas sehen dürfen. Der Guide übt seinen Job mit viel Passion aus. Wir hatten wirklich einen tollen Tag. Danke viel mals”
