Discover Scuba Diving in the Philippines: Our 4 Best

1.WaterColors – Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $75Our pick

Meet WaterColors near Willy’s Rock for a three-hour beginner scuba lesson with a PADI instructor such as Jimmy or Ronald. You’ll learn safety skills, practice in shallow water, then take a boat to an open-water reef. The $75 experience includes gear and boat transport, but not hotel transfers, meals, towels, photos, or certification.

“Did not communicate the meeting location. Unclear text and verbal convos had us walking around for an hour. Indicated she would give us a full refund but then only gave us a partial refund.”

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2.Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience

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

Meet your English, Chinese, or Korean-speaking guide at Astoria Station 1, learn scuba basics, practice in shallow water, then take a boat to a beginner-friendly reef. You will spend about 30 to 40 minutes underwater at a typical depth of 6 meters, with equipment, media, and a certificate included.

“Amazing experience! Butch, our instructor was great! He was so patient, helpful and made sure we were okay at all times. He swam with us and made this nerve wracking experience much more relaxed! The photographer took some great videos and pictures which we were able to download at the end of our experience for free. Must do activity in Boracay!”

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3.El Nido: Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan

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

Meet Mobula Divers Sibaltan for a first-time scuba experience at a manta cleaning station. You will complete a shallow skills session and an open-water session, guided in English or Tagalog by instructors such as Alex, John, or Simone. The six-hour outing includes gear, boat transport, snacks, drinks, and towels, but not transport from El Nido.

“I went diving with my wife and we really enjoyed the experience. It was our first time diving, so we were a bit nervous about how we would manage. However, the instructors were excellent - considerate, patient, and very supportive. We even saw manta rays, including one baby manta and one large one. The whole experience fully met our expectations, and I can definitely recommend this activity.”

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4.Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

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

Start at White Beach near Astoria Boracay for a two-hour beginner scuba session with an English-speaking instructor and local guide. You will learn basic skills, practice with full equipment, then visit the sea floor with close supervision. Gear, wetsuit, photos, video, a towel, showers, and storage are included.

“highly recommend this experience to anyone trying scuba diving for the first time. The instructors clearly explained all the details needed to complete the activity safely and were very patient during the practice portion. They made sure that you could 100% perform the basic skills to complete the activity comfortably and safely before moving on to the open water dive, showing how much they prioritize safety while still making the experience enjoyable.”

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