Philippines Scuba Diving: Our 13 Best

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, ride a speedboat to the reef, and walk underwater for about 15 minutes in a helmet supplied with compressed air. PADI instructors assist you throughout, help with ear pressure, and arrange free photos and videos on your phone. Bring swimwear, a towel, and reef shoes if you have them.

“They Schimpanse you pretty well from beginning to end. No Need to be worried at any time.”

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2.Beach Scuba Diving Experience

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

Meet your instructor at Nalu Dive for a clear safety briefing, shallow-water practice, and one or two guided scuba sessions, each lasting about 45 minutes. You may see sardines, turtles, lionfish, coral, and tropical fish. Guides including Kenji, Oniel, Romeo, and Richie offer patient support, while free GoPro photos and hotel transport add strong value.

“Had such a great time. Thank you guys for clear instructions and awesome experience.”

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3.WaterColors – Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

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

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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4.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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5.Island Hopping with Crystal Kayak & Helmet Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · from $55

Spend six hours touring Boracay by traditional boat, with beach and snorkeling stops, a seafood BBQ, a 10 to 15-minute crystal kayak photo session, and a 20-minute helmet walk on the reef. English and Tagalog guides, including the energetic Jessie, lead the day. Bring water, sunscreen, and a towel.

“Overall, worth it! You’ll be spending a lot of time in the sun so bring a hat. If you sweat like me, your sunscreen will come right off…Especially on your face. The different islands were nice. Crystal Cove and Puka Beach have great picture taking places. Puka has the crystal kayaks (Instagram famous) and sand castles on it for good pics. One weird thing…the boat didn’t provide bottled water (not even one in 6 hour tour). Definitely buy your own before you get to the islands…they charge double. Overall, highly recommend”

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6.DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $50

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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7.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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8.Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

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

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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9.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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10.Scuba Diver Course (PADI)

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

Learn the basics of scuba in two days with Scotty’s Action Sports Network at Shangri-La Mactan. You’ll train toward PADI Scuba Diver certification, limited to 12 meters under direct professional supervision. Bernie is one named instructor, and the course includes equipment, towels, water, and taxes.

“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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11.Boracay Helmet Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $35

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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12.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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13.Open Water Course (PADI)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $400

Learn the skills for PADI Open Water certification over about two days at Scotty’s Action Sports Network inside Shangri-La Mactan. Michel and Freddie provide clear, careful instruction, with scuba equipment, bottled water, and taxes included. The course is private for your group and begins at 9:00 am.

“Phenomenal experience. Michel and Freddie takes their time and delivers clear and concise instruction. Ensuring everyone trains to standard but well within their limits. Safety was always paramount. The entire experience was surreal. Read more”

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