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Dive Operators in the PhilippinesThe dive operators are loosely arranged by island or area. Apo • Bohol • Boracay • Cebu • Puerto Galera • Siquijor • Samar • Subic Bay Books to take • Accomodation • Your Comments
"On beautiful Boracay Island, Philippines. You are at home when you stay with us; budget prices at 5 star quality. Not only do we make sure you get a great price for your room, but let us arrange your diving for you at the best rates on Boracay Island as part of your package. We are here to serve you. Just ask...Learn why Boracay is one of the best dive spots in the Philippines....when the diving is over, there is still plenty to do on the island, for you and your family...." Dave's Straw Hat Inn
On the beach - Boracay Island "Really friendly and professional dive masters, great diving, great equipment, well priced diving, - five stars!
White Sands Station 1 " I went to Boracay island after recomendation from a friend as we wanted to do our open water this time he told me to get intouch with the people at yeehadiving via their website and we did and were we happy those guys ust looked after us so well we had fears at first but they made us feel so at ease and we actualy went on and did our advance course with them and we are going back in feb 2010 to see them gain they were so helpfull with hotels where we could get stuff every thing we wanted they told us how to get it and at a better price we are realy looking forward to going back I would recomend them very highly.
" " I would more than recomend them, they looked after us all the way through our diving, in fact my son has just contacted them about their training package they have on there site and I know he will be ok with these guys.
They do the whole package every thing from flights to transfers and hotels brilliant and so easy.
"We are a PADI resort, a dive shop/center and a dive travel agent, operating in Iloilo City the gateway to Nogas Island. Our resort (recently opened) is a
beautiful and peaceful place, not so known to tourists yet. Considered the Philippine's best kept secret, just 2-3 hours from Boracay Island.
Tingib, "in cooperation with
Panay Explorer of Culasi, Antique.
A dive resort located on Panglao Island with dive facility, freshwater swimming pool with pool bar and family suites. Enjoy 10% discount if you use this coupon code when booking: BVR-060308-1.
Panagsama Beach "Just got back from the Philippines and thought the diving was loco, scenery on Apo was the apitomy of paradise, Panagsama beach offered the cheapest diving i came across at around ten pounds, that was at ocean globe. I thought the diving at balicasag was also cheap considering the diversity of coral and marine life.
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Panagsama Beach "I dived with Neptune Divers and they proved to be pretty average. I was their only customer so several of the dive centres pool their customers and go out on the same boat. This is a good idea, as it saves unnecessary fuel use in low season, but it does mean that you dive with more divers than perhaps you had imagined. Prices are US$ 20 per dive. The boat is a typical Philippino bangka, with rubberised flooring. It seems designed for Asian guests, as there are no seats except those on the floor. Divers kit up and don their scuba units whilst sitting on the floor, which makes standing up again impossible, unless you are Asian of course! There were no life jackets on board, nor any oxygen, nor any boat briefings. Dive briefings were available on request, it seems. For a PADI 5 Star IDC Centre, this is some thing to be expected, as PADI conduct no third party verification of their centres’ standards.
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Moalboal "I have had several great experinces with Nelson's. They trained me and now mga kaibigan tayo, they always have a dive buddy if I need. I enjoy hitching a ride on the banka boats, even though I usually find myself the only American amongst Japanese tourists...just another chance to make new friends...They could use more night life...maybe another disco and karaoke bar...tired of playing scrabble, haha!"
Baadsman resort "I dived with Thresher Shark Divers – a UK owned and staffed centre. They are a very competent and professional outfit. By Philippine standards their dive boat is good. It has a toilet, a dry area, and sun and shaded areas – real luxury in this part of the world. They also have first aid and oxygen on board – wow!! Pretty impressive for a PADI centre to be meeting standards. My only complaint about the centre was their lack of availability of fresh water for rinsing kit, but especially for cameras. Dives are about US$ 30 but get cheaper if you buy multi-dives.
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Unit 5 Regency Crest Condo
Marigondon Vano Beach
Lapu-Lapu City Mactan,
Ouano Wharf,
#36 Archbishop Reyes Avenue, "PADI Scuba Diving Experts. Very charming and hospitable. Island hopping is great and I would definitely dive with them again... Excellent! Keep it up!" "I have now dived with Sea Explorers based in Cebu for 2 years and these people yet have to disappoint me. Everything is so organized and professionally run. I would like to repay them by telling as many people as possible and if I can get them some business then why not. They have 6 resorts in Moalboal, Dumagette, Bohol, Cabilao, Siqior and Malapascua.
Cebu Dive Centre "We are newly established dive centre located in Moalboal, Cebu"
SiDive
Adventure Scuba Diving "My new dive shop, Adventure Scuba Diving, is located on Bantigue Street in Luyang, Carmen, Cebu, Philippines just about 45 minutes to 1 hour north of the Cebu airport. Our guest rooms are situated around the pool and one is over looking the beach. In addition to SCUBA diving, we have a pool, restaurant and 5 rooms with queen size beds.
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SEAQUEST DIVE CENTER - HEAD OFFICE " SeaQuest Dive Centers, 25 years of experience! One of the dive shops that contributed to putting the Philippines on the dive-map. Offering complete diving holidays, excellent accommodations, dive- safaris, all PADI courses from beginner to pro, experienced local dive guides, multi lingual instructors and lots of friendly smiling faces.
Leyte Dive Resort "We offer great muck diving for macro enthusiast at our local dive sites."
"IDA/CMAS 2** Instructor and PADI IDC-Staff-Instructor
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Rene Juntereal "We dived Apo Island with Rene Juntereal who
I'd strongly recommend not only as fun and competent dive leader but also
as a gourmand. He arranged some wonderful lunches on the beach prepared
with curious and delicious local foods."
Adventure Dive Shop "Have made several dives, advanced course. Owner operator Mike Feeney is very good, boat has oxygen, first aid equipment and life jackets. Good briefings, reliable equip. Dive guides available in english, korean,cebuano. Only downside is they frequently dive same sites."
Liberty's Community Based Lodge & Paul's Diving School
Unit 5 Regency Crest Condo "Our dive packages include Apo Island, one of the best dives in the world and several other smaller
reserve dives. We also provide PADI instruction courses for the beginner and the advanced diver.
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Coco Loco Island "Peter Ponnet's op, Dive and Let Live, is located on Coco Loco Island, off the coast from Roxas, Palawan. A couple of hours from Puerto Princesa. Peter is Belgian, and an excellent instructor. Rates are $15-20 per dive, depending on whether it is shore or boat diving. Diving is very good; always something new to see. I have dived with Peter many times, and plan to go again as often as I can! Peter also has a liveaboard yacht, the Talusi; he does Tubbataha as well as Coron, Apo Reef, and other sites.
" "Peter Ponet and D+LL, never! It's a jerk, no service, uninteresting divespots around Coco Loco.
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Unit 3 South Way Condominium,
Mayapis St. corner Yakal St. Brgy. San Antonio, Makati City, Philippines Tel: (632) 813.29.09 Fax: (632) 813.29.70 E-mail: info@expeditionfleet.com "All of our vessels are long-range adventure cruisers, custom designed for diving with cozy interiors, well-stocked bars, efficient staff and impeccable service.
"For sure!!! Best diver operators on Palawan"
Visit over 30 dives sites in Puerto Galera. Dives are guided by a PADI Professional. Training is conducted in English, Filipino, Mandarin, Japanese, German, Dutch, Korean and French.
Asia Divers have dive stores on Small Lalaguna & Sabang Beaches as well in central Manila and Cebu. "Been diving with them 3 or 4 times and did both Nitrox and Adv. Open Water courses with them - very well done. I've also done Draeger Re-breather with them, though not the course (done elsewhere) and they do an excellent job with re-breathers.
Sabang Beach "I enjoyed diving with Frontier Scuba back in 2002. The owner, Rick Kirkham, takes as many dives as he can himself and has a hands-on approach to the business. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the area's numerous dive sites. Rick even came to meet us at the pier when we arrived at night to make sure we arrived safely and were ready for diving the next day.
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Octopus Divers in Puerto Galera offer accommodation, diving, courses and day trips. Also liveaboards to Tubbataha Reef, Apo Reef and Coron/Busuanga Island
5203 Puerto Galera
Andy Pope
Sabang Beach "There are buses from Manila going to Batangas City pier which will take 2 to 3 hours. From Batangas City pier you can take Viva Lines, a large RO-RO, which accomodates cars on board. Blue Eagle is an airconditioned fastcraft that takes only an hour, however it goes to Puerta Galera which will require further transportation to get to Sabang Beach (either by Bancas or jeepneys). Or you may also take a Big Banca from Batangas that goes directly to Sabang Beach. Si-Kat Ferry offers bus and ferry package transportation from City State Tower Hotel, Ermita, Manila to Pourta Galera. Bus departs at 9:00am. Captn Greggs can also make the arrangements for you to be picked up at the airport by taxi, driven to Batangas and have you met by their designated boats which will bring you to the resort.
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Pacific Divers "The dive shop is owned and managed by a PADI certified OWSI. Instructions in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Pilipino are available. Pacific Divers is equipped with 2 13 meter length "bancas" (elegant outrigger boats) especially designed for diving. One can easily reach the 30+ dive sites praised internationally as the best in the world.
La Laguna Beach Club
Dive Center
Mare Divers
"Mare Divers is one of the best dive operators I have had the experience of diving with in all the Philippines. Small boat but also small groups of divers. Rental equipment is very new and well maintained. Located on Sabang Beach, on the island of Mindoro, there are many dive operators doing business there. I have dived all over the Philippines for over 7 years now at over 25 facilities and Mare Divers is one of my favorite shops providing very personal service and knowlegable staff.
Small Lalaguna "We offer Padi courses at very affordable price! "Thank you instructor Mark for giving your patient during my open water course. Thank you for a big discount! Now I can say I can explore the underwater world. "Sea Rider dive center is conveniently in Small Lalaguna, Sabang Beach Puerto Galera. They are so far the cheapest dive rates in the island (Php 1,000 including equipment rental from BCD to booties and boat ride. If you have your own equipment the price is negotiable up to 900php) . Great and friendly DM and guides. Great Macro spotters (Amazing how they can find what you want to see for photography), They also have a free boat pick up in sabang pier, the shop is using a speed boat. Small group dives very personalized. I will definitely recommend this one!
1181 Pablo Ocampo St. "Scuba World Inc. is the largest dive operator in the Philippines. Scuba World operates a network of dive shops and concessions in Metro Manila, Puerto Galera, Boracay, Cebu City, Dumaguete and Bohol. Scuba World also operates its own resorts and a fleet of live-aboard diving vessels. Scuba World's operations are international with MV Big Blue Explorer operating in Palau."
matt@divesubicbay.com
El Coral Reef Dive Centre "If you're planning to dive in Subic Bay you've found the right place! El Coral Reef Dive Center cater all kinds of experience levels, Introduction dives, Recreational dives, Wreck dives and Advance Wreck Penetration dives. If you're a certified diver or just looking to do an Introduction dive there are quite a few dive sites scattered around the Bay suitable for all different skill levels.
Badladz Resort, Skype jo_charman Badladz-adventure-divers badladzadmin@gmail.com "We offer all PADI courses from DSD through to AI, diving for certified divers. "Trevor and Christian were so friendly and experienced and I felt very confident diving with them." "I went with Torsten and Jo diving for 2 weeks inside the bay of Puerto Galera. It's a small but perfect organised operation, great small shop, small groups and a there were no delays and safe fun diving with Torsten and Jo, they love what they do! "Location- Muelle pier, badladz resort, 2 tank incl all gear 2400php. after 3 days 10%off, very good deal, personal service.
E-mail: info@divepi.com
Cabilao Island
Cabilao Island, Tom Griffith, 2008
Anda, We have our own dive center - Abyss Divers - with quality diving equipment for rent and Bauer compressors. We offer PADI and CMAS diving courses and certification. Our deluxe rooms have air conditioning. Accommodation prices for adults start from $63 per person per night including halfboard (breakfast and dinner). Our price list can be found on our website." Vitaliy (Flower Beach), 2009
Biri Resort & Dive Center "There are many dive sites to choose amongst the 7 islands of Balicuatro that includes Biri; these offer challenges to all diving grades, from the beginner to the advanced.Take an easy entry from a beach, or ride the drift dive in the San Bernardino Strait (only for the adventurous and experienced diver)."
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