11 Panay Island Scuba Diving Worth Booking

1.DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $50Our pick

Join DiveGurus Boracay for a private fun dive suited to certified divers. Choose a 9am, 11am, 1pm, or 3pm departure, meet 30 minutes early for paperwork and briefing, and explore sites such as Crocodile Island, Friday’s Rock, Camia, Tribird, or Punta Bunga with guides including Joe Ann, Darwin, and Christelle.

“I did 4 dives with Divegurus and all went very smoothly. The equipment was Ok and there were enough to choose from, the briefing was complete, they were very nice and professional.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $61

Meet DiveGurus Boracay for a four-hour SSI Basic Diver session suited to first-timers aged 10 and up. You’ll watch a short video, learn basic skills in shallow water, then take a 10 to 15 minute boat ride to an underwater site for a brief guided swim. Brian, Darwin, Carlo, Aika, Ju Ju, and Gen have all led sessions, though your instructor may vary.

“Very good instructor Brian! Team is super friendly and chill. Had a lot of fun everything worked out very well. Highly recommended. Go check it out!”

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3.Boracay Helmet Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $35Best value

Meet at Astoria Boracay Boat Station 1, receive a short safety briefing, then descend a ladder to the seafloor wearing a clear-glass helmet. A guide stays with you as you walk at about 3 meters below the surface. Photos and video are included, and the private activity returns to the meeting point.

“Excellent time just have to get use too popping of the ears and getting use to the cold water. Otherwise outstanding”

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4.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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5.DiveGurus – Open Water Diver Course SSI/PADI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $580

Learn scuba skills with DiveGurus Boracay over three days, choosing SSI or PADI certification. You will study basic theory, complete at least five confined-water sessions, then take four supervised boat sessions at local underwater sites. Instructors including Brian, Max, Karlo, and Andrew have helped first-time students build confidence at their own pace.

“If you’re considering getting PADI certified in Boracay, stop looking—Max is the instructor you need! I completed my Open Water PADI certification with him during my vacation, and it was hands-down one of the best decisions I’ve ever mRead more”

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6.WaterColors – PADI Scuba Diver Certification in Boracay

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

Spend two days learning PADI scuba skills with WaterColors Boracay. Instructor-led theory, shallow-water practice, and two open-water boat sessions lead to certification. Jimmy, Jenny Jara, and other multilingual instructors may teach the course. Equipment, course materials, certification processing, and coffee, tea, and water are included.

“Amazing Experience at Watercolors Boracay - PADI Advanced Certification with Jimmy”

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7.Boracay Island Hopping + Hot Kawa + Parasailing + Helmet Diving

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 10 reviews · from $125

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Boracay’s beaches and reefs by shared boat. You’ll snorkel with included gear, eat a buffet lunch, soak in a flower-and-herb hot kawa bath, ride a parasail above White Beach, and spend 20 minutes underwater in a helmet. Routes change by season, and Crystal Cove and Magic Island cost extra.

“So we arrived to boracay a day early and contacted Viator about a pick up location. Once we confirmed our location the next day we waited for almost 3 hours contacting Viator as the tour guide would no longer answer our calls or meaaages Read more”

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8.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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9.DiveGurus -Scuba Diving for Kids(Ages 6-11yrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $80

At DiveGurus Boracay, children ages 6 to 11 learn basic scuba skills and take their first breaths underwater in water under 2 metres deep. A SSI or PADI professional leads the session, with child-sized equipment, regulator and mask practice, and a return to the Boracay meeting point.

“For me the Dive Gurus Resort is the place to be in Boracay. Everything is clean and the crew is just lovely. The Chicken Adobo and the Mango Shake are best on the island! We will definitly come back!!”

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10.2-Day Private Boracay PADI Open Water Diver Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $500

Train privately in Boracay with a PADI instructor through eLearning, confined-water practice, and four open-water sessions over two days. You receive full equipment, tanks, weights, a towel, eLog Book, and underwater photos and video on the final session. Confirm your assigned instructor when booking.

“It was a very kind and fun trip. The Justin guide was so kind and took good care of me that I could travel happily. I think it will be a memorable Boracay trip. If I come next time, I want to do it again. I highly recommend it.”

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11.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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