Discover Scuba Diving in the Philippines: Our 12 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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5.Discover Scuba Diving

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

Spend about three hours at Scotty’s Action Sports near Shangri-La Mactan learning basic scuba skills, practicing in the pool and shallows, then exploring Mactan’s reef for about 40 minutes with an instructor such as Michael, Bernie, Michal, or Wensky. Equipment, towel, entrance fees, and environmental fees are included.

“Very professional but also friendly. Lots to see. Nice boat team and Michael dive instructor very good.”

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6.Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay with U/W Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $65

Meet PADI Instructor Peter Tay at Astoria Boracay, Station 1, for a first-time scuba session. You’ll learn basic safety, practice in confined water, then take a guided open-water boat outing with equipment, instruction, and underwater photos and video included.

“I had an absolutely fantastic time Discover scuba diving in Boracay for the first time, and I owe it all to Master Peter Tay for diving. Right from the start, he was so patient and reassuring, making sure I felt at ease and confident every step of the wRead more”

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7.Boracay PADI Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $60

Meet at Astoria Boracay Boat Station 1 for a two-and-a-half-hour first scuba experience. A PADI professional teaches basic skills in shallow water before taking you by boat to a coral garden. Peter, Roy, and other instructors have been praised for patient guidance, while an underwater photographer records your visit.

“I was confident in going underwater but when it was my turn to descend to the sea floor, there was a panic inside me because the deeper i went the more it felt so endless, so I went back to the surface, but with the help of Boracay Scuba Read more”

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8.Bohol: Discover Scuba Diving – No Experience Needed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Spend three hours learning scuba basics, practicing in shallow water, then exploring Panglao’s warm sea with an instructor beside you. No license or past experience is needed. The small group is limited to 10, and your package includes equipment, boat transport, marine fees, plus underwater photos and videos.

“This was a very nice experience with guides that really helped us as beginners. They will tell you although you should equalize your nose when going down often. They took photos and videos for us while diving which was also very nice.”

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9.Fisheye Divers: Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $126

Start with a classroom briefing and safety paperwork, then learn basic scuba skills with an instructor before heading by boat to a coral garden near Boracay. Butch is one of the instructors named by guests, and staff can teach in English, Chinese, or Japanese. Equipment, snacks, towels, showers, and underwater photos and videos are included.

“The staff were excellent. Good safety briefing and training and the instructor, Butch, was amazing. As a beginner had a great time exploring the reefs”

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10.Panglao Bohol: Try Scuba Diving at Napaling and Sardines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 45 min · from $105

Meet your English-speaking guide at Napaling Adventure Center for a private 30 to 45 minute scuba session at Napaling Reef. Non-swimmers, beginners, and non-certified participants are accepted. Your equipment, entry fees, training, and unedited GoPro photos and videos are included, but hotel transport is not.

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11.Discover Scuba diving in El Nido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $145

Start with orientation and paperwork, then learn basic scuba skills in confined water before heading out by boat for two or three open-water sessions around El Nido. Certified instructors keep groups small, with lunch and equipment included. Kevin and Windel are among the named crew members praised for their care and personal attention.

“We recently joined a day scuba tour with Submarina PADI, guided by Dive Master Kevin and his fantastic team. Our experience was wonderful, featuring two out of three excellent dives at breathtaking spots. The professionalism and expRead more”

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12.WaterColors – Kids’ Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay for 10 years old and up

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Give your child or family a first taste of scuba in Boracay with WaterColors. In about three hours, a PADI instructor teaches basic safety and skills, then leads a shallow-water session and an open-water session reached by boat. Jimmy and Sophie are among the instructors connected with this program. No prior experience is needed.

“What's a great experience diving in the bottom of the sea with a great tour guide Jimmy! Recommended and excellent teacher! I rate him 11 out of 10. 🤸🤸🤸”

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