Philippines · SCUBA DIVING

Top 15 Scuba Diving Trips in the Philippines

30 tours  ·  from $22

Wreck reefs in Coron, drop-offs at Moalboal, macro sites off Panglao. These 15 separate the certified dives from the try-dives and the courses, with prices, dive counts and what the gear rental adds.

Boracay: Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and Videos - Meeting at White Beach and reaching the reef
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Boracay: Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and Videos

1.Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 20 min · from $22Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at White Beach, then take a speedboat to the reef. After a safety briefing, a certified PADI instructor helps you wear an air-filled helmet and walk for about 15 minutes on the seabed, around 10 feet below the surface. Photos and videos are sent to your phone.

“Unreal experience, felt very safe and reassured. The divers were very attentive and made sure we were ok at all times. Most definitely worth doing 😀”

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Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience - What happens before you enter the water
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Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience

2.Beach Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $47

Learn basic scuba skills with Nalu Dive beside the beach, then spend about 45 minutes underwater with an instructor such as Kenji, Oniel, or Romeo. Look for sardines, turtles, lionfish, coral, and tropical fish. Equipment, photos, videos, showers, lockers, and Mactan Island hotel transport are included.

“Very happy My friends first time diving and loved it ❤️”

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WaterColors - Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay - Why the shallow-water session matters
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WaterColors – Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

3.WaterColors – Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $75Top rated

Meet PADI instructors at WaterColors near Willy’s Rock for a three-hour beginner scuba lesson. You’ll practice in shallow water, then take a boat to an open-water reef off White Beach. Jimmy and Ronald have earned praise for calm, patient instruction. The program is for ages 10 and up, but it does not provide certification.

“Great experience for first time divers! Jimmy was an excellent instructor and made sure we were safe and comfortable before our dive. It was a fun experience and great learning opportunity for those wanting to try scuba diving. Beginner friendly!”

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Boracay: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience - Shallow-water practice comes before the boat
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Boracay: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience

4.Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Meet at Astoria Station 1, learn scuba basics, practice in shallow water, then take a boat to a beginner-friendly reef. Your English, Chinese, or Korean-speaking instructor stays close during a 30 to 40 minute underwater session. Equipment, transfers, photos, videos, and a certificate are included.

“Absolutely loved it!! One of the what things we have done in Philippines. The scuba divers are very well experienced and made to feel at ease. Would highly recommend.”

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Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan - A gentle beach entry instead of a boat launch
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Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan

5.Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $45

Meet Kenji and the Nalu Dive team near Mactan’s beach for a private, beginner-friendly scuba session. After a briefing and shallow-water practice, you’ll move slowly into the sea to look for sardines, colorful fish, starfish, and sometimes sea turtles. Equipment, local transport, towels, hot shower, and underwater photos and videos are included.

“Beautiful dive spots and health sea life. Kenji was excellent in service before, during and after to make the experience very memorable.”

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DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay - Camia, Tribird, and Yapak for more experienced participants
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DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay

6.DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $50

Join DiveGurus Boracay for a 2.5-hour underwater trip for certified scuba participants. Choose from four daily departures, with sites such as Crocodile Island, Friday’s Rock, Camia, Tribird, Yapak, and Punta Bunga. Guides including Joe Ann, Darwin, and Christelle are available, and each group receives a briefing before setting out.

“Took open water certificate. Loved the experience, very good instructors, free Coffee, good location. Easy to understand, instructor Darwin can speak norwegian and understands swedish, Instructor Christelle, who is my Instructor. is good at cRead more”

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El Nido: Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan - Your first 50-minute session, learning the basics
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El Nido: Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan

7.Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $126

From Mobula Divers Sibaltan, you’ll learn basic scuba skills, then visit the Manta Cleaning Station for a second session at up to 12 meters. English and Tagalog instructors, including Alex, John, and Simone, guide small groups of no more than 10. Bring swimwear and sunscreen, and arrange your own ride from El Nido.

“It was my first time diving so i was a bit nervous, but john (the diving instructor) explained everything and everything was very clear. A very nice experience. We did not see any manta rays but we saw other cool stuff. John had also a go pro camera and recorded some vids and sent them to us after the trip. Highly recommend!!”

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Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay - Meeting at White Beach and getting ready
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Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

8.Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with an English-speaking instructor, practice in shallow water, then spend about 20 minutes in the sea with close guidance. The $49 session includes equipment, wetsuit, photos and video, local escort, showers, towels, water, and secure storage. Meet near Astoria Boracay on White Beach.

“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…”

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Scuba Diving in Boracay: SSI Basic Diver for Beginners - Why the shallow-water practice matters
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Scuba Diving in Boracay: SSI Basic Diver for Beginners

9.Scuba Diving in Boracay: SSI Basic Diver for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $61

At DiveGurus Boracay, you’ll watch a short video, learn basic scuba skills in shallow water, then take a boat to a nearby site for 10 to 15 minutes underwater. Instructors including Brian, Darwin, Carlo, Aika, Ju Ju, and Gen are praised for calm guidance. Equipment, boat service, refreshments, and a towel are included.

“DiveGurus is such an amazing place to stay, and our instructor Brian was so supportive. I was stressing in the beginning but he helped me calm down and explore the beauty of the underwater world ❤️”

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Scuba Diver Course (PADI) - What the two-day format means for you
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Scuba Diver Course (PADI)

10.Scuba Diver Course (PADI)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $270

Train for a PADI Scuba Diver certification over two days at Scotty’s inside Shangri-La Mactan. You’ll learn under direct professional supervision and qualify to descend to 12 meters. Equipment, towel, bottled water, taxes, and fees are included. PADI materials and lunch cost extra. Bernie may be your instructor.

“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.”

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Discover Scuba Diving - Key points to know before you book
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Discover Scuba Diving

11.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $149

Start at Shangri-La Resort Mactan with a safety video, equipment fitting, and basic skills in shallow water or the pool. Then spend about 40 minutes underwater with an instructor such as Bernie, Michal, Michael, or Wensky nearby. Gear, towel, and entrance fees are included.

“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.”

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Boracay Helmet Diving - Staff support makes the short activity easier
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Boracay Helmet Diving

12.Boracay Helmet Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $35

Meet at Astoria Boracay Boat Station 1 for a short orientation, then follow a dive master down a ladder to the seabed, about 3 meters below the surface. A clear-glass helmet lets you breathe while you walk underwater with your private group. Photos, videos, equipment, and guide support are included.

“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!”

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From Cebu City: Scuba Diving with Whale Sharks Trip in Oslob - Arriving at the Oslob whale shark area
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From Cebu City: Scuba Diving with Whale Sharks Trip in Oslob

13.Scuba Diving with Whale Sharks Trip in Oslob

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · from $172

Leave Cebu City around 5:00 AM for Oslob in a private car. After an English briefing, your instructor fits your wetsuit, tank, mask, fins, regulator, and BCD before a 30 to 40 minute underwater session with whale sharks. Non-certified and licensed participants can join.

“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…”

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El Nido: Manta Ray Diving Experience in Sibaltan - The 30-minute boat ride to Binulbulan Island
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El Nido: Manta Ray Diving Experience in Sibaltan

14.Manta Ray Diving Experience in Sibaltan

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $117

Travel from El Nido to Mobula Divers Sibaltan for two guided scuba sessions: one at a manta cleaning station near Binulbulan Island and one on a healthy coral reef. The six-hour outing includes gear, boat transport, snacks, drinks, towels, and a small group capped at 10 certified divers.

“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”

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WaterColors - PADI Scuba Diver Certification in Boracay - Beach practice moves from shallow water to deeper water
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WaterColors – PADI Scuba Diver Certification in Boracay

15.WaterColors – PADI Scuba Diver Certification in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $485

Spend two days earning your PADI Scuba Diver certification at WaterColors in Boracay. You’ll study theory, practice skills in shallow water, complete boat-based open-water sessions, and finish your paperwork with an instructor such as Jimmy or Jenny Jara. Equipment, course materials, certification processing, and coffee, tea, and water are included.

“Jimmy is a good coach. Share a lot of knowledge about scuba diving. More over, all the employees here are nice and kind. What a good place!”

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New in Scuba Diving

★ 5.0Discover Scuba diving in El NidoFrom $1453 reviews
★ 5.0Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and VideosFrom $383 reviews
★ 5.0Panglao Bohol: Try Scuba Diving at Napaling and SardinesFrom $1054 reviews
★ 4.5Oslob Whaleshark Scuba Diving & Sumilon SanctuaryFrom $2518 reviews
★ 3.8Scuba Diving and Pescador Island HoppingFrom $1683 reviews
★ 5.0Fisheye Divers: Discover Scuba DivingFrom $1264 reviews
★ 5.0Boat Diving Two Dive Tour in Olango IslandFrom $926 reviews
★ 4.3Island Hopping with Lunch, Helmet Diving & ATVFrom $947 reviews
★ 5.0Discover Scuba Diving – No Experience NeededFrom $1044 reviews

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