Philippines · SCUBA DIVING

The 15 Best Scuba Diving Trips in the Philippines

31 tours  ·  from $22

Wrecks in Coron, walls at Pescador, macro at Panglao. The 15 below cover discover-dives for beginners and multi-tank days for certified divers, priced by dive and clear on what the equipment rental adds.

Boracay: Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and Videos - Meeting at White Beach and finding the guide
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Boracay: Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and Videos

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 by speedboat to the reef, and walk the seabed in a compressed-air helmet. Certified PADI instructors stay with you as you explore for 15 minutes. Photos and videos are uploaded to your phone, making this a simple first underwater adventure.

“Unreal experience, felt very safe and reassured. The divers were very attentive and made sure we were ok at all times. Most definitely worth doing 😀”

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Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience - From the Mactan hotel lobby to the shore
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Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience

2.Beach Scuba Diving Experience

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

At Nalu Dive in Mactan, you’ll learn basic scuba skills, practice in shallow water, then spend about 45 minutes underwater with an English, Japanese, or Tagalog instructor. Expect sardines, tropical fish, and possible sea turtles, plus free GoPro photos and videos.

“They picked me up on time as they discussed. The activity itself was phenomenal! It’s an entirely different world down there and it’s so peaceful. I wish I could stay under there for longer but it was truly amazing can’t wait to do it again in the future.”

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WaterColors - Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay - The boat ride to the open-water reef
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WaterColors – Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

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 session with a PADI professional. You’ll practice in shallow water, then take a boat to an open-water reef. Jimmy and Ronald are among the instructors, and the small group size keeps the teaching personal. Certification is not included.

“Great experience for first time divers! Jimmy was an excellent instructor and made sure we were safe and comfortable before our dive. It was a fun experience and great learning opportunity for those wanting to try scuba diving. Beginner friendly!”

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Boracay: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience - The briefing turns unfamiliar gear into simple steps
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Boracay: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience

4.Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience

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

Meet at Astoria Station 1, learn scuba basics, practice near shore, then take a boat to a beginner site at about 6 meters. Your English, Chinese, or Korean-speaking instructor stays close throughout, with equipment, underwater media, and a digital certificate included.

“Absolutely loved it!! One of the what things we have done in Philippines. The scuba divers are very well experienced and made to feel at ease. Would highly recommend.”

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Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan - Shallow-water practice before the real session
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Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan

5.Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $45

Join Kenji and the Nalu Dive team in Mactan for a private beginner scuba session. Learn the basics at the shop, practice in shallow water, then reach the reef in seconds for schools of sardines, colorful fish, and possible sea turtles. Transport, equipment, towels, showers, and underwater photos are included.

“If possible bring your aqua shoes and swimsuit also preferable. Do not wear any jewelry. And just relay on instructors. They are the best of the best😊”

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DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay - The briefing sets the tone
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DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay

6.DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $50

Join DiveGurus Boracay for a private scuba outing for certified divers, with four daily start times and access to sites such as Crocodile Island, Friday’s Rock, Camia, Tribird, and Yapak. Arrive 30 minutes early for paperwork and briefing, then return to the same meeting point.

“Took open water certificate. Loved the experience, very good instructors, free Coffee, good location. Easy to understand, instructor Darwin can speak norwegian and understands swedish, Instructor Christelle, who is my Instructor. is good at cRead more”

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El Nido: Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan - Starting at Mobula Divers Sibaltan
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El Nido: Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan

7.Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan

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

Travel from Sibaltan’s Mobula Divers center to a manta cleaning station for one skills session and one open-water scuba session. No certification is needed. Instructors including Alex, John, and Simone guide small groups of up to 10, with equipment, boat transport, snacks, drinks, and towels included.

“It was amazing, special thanks to Simone for amazing guidance, teaching, kind approach and patience!”

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Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay - From White Beach to the activity area
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Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

8.Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

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

You will learn basic scuba skills, practice with a certified English-speaking instructor, then spend time in Boracay’s clear water with a guide beside you. The two-hour session includes equipment, wetsuit, photos and video, changing facilities, and a local escort from White Beach.

“The trip is pretty much made for people who can‘t even swim or move around alone in the water. If you are comfortable in the water - even with no scuba experience I would choose a different company. It took around 1,5h from the first introduction to actually diving in the ocean. In total I think we dove for maybe 20min. Although it was not really diving. We pretty much got dragged around in the water in a pair of two and then got placed infront of a clownfish. I also did scuba diving with a different company were I could swim around on my own, with the guide next…”

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Scuba Diving in Boracay: SSI Basic Diver for Beginners - The four-hour plan, from equipment to open water
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Scuba Diving in Boracay: SSI Basic Diver for Beginners

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $61

Spend about four hours with DiveGurus Boracay learning scuba basics, practicing in shallow water, then taking a 10 to 15 minute boat ride to a dive site. Instructors such as Brian, Darwin, Carlo, and Aika are part of the teaching team, and the course suits beginners age 10 and up.

“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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Scuba Diver Course (PADI) - Learning with an instructor such as Bernie
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Scuba Diver Course (PADI)

10.Scuba Diver Course (PADI)

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

Meet Bernie or another Scotty’s instructor at Shangri-La Mactan for a two-day PADI Scuba Diver course. You’ll learn to explore underwater to 12 meters under direct professional supervision, with equipment, towels, water, and fees included. Add lunch and PADI materials for an extra charge.

“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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Discover Scuba Diving - Key points to know before booking
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Discover Scuba Diving

11.Discover Scuba Diving

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

Start at Shangri-La Mactan with a safety video, equipment fitting, and basic skills in shallow water or the pool. Then spend about 40 minutes underwater at Mactan Island with an instructor such as Michael, Bernie, Michal, or Wensky. Equipment, towel, and entrance fees are included.

“Great team of professionals organised everything and we had the most amazing time. The photos that Michael shared with us were simply amazing. Thanks for the amazing day.”

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Boracay Helmet Diving - Why the Short Session Still Works
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Boracay Helmet Diving

12.Boracay Helmet Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $35

Meet at Astoria Boracay Boat Station 1, receive a brief orientation, then descend a ladder to the seabed about 3 meters below the surface. A guide stays with you as you walk underwater in a clear-glass helmet. Photos and videos are included, with staff assistance throughout.

“It is a brief excursion but well worth it, I was nervous at first but they discuss thoroughly and there is plenty staff/divers around so I felt safe. Loved the experience and can see crystal clear!”

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From Cebu City: Scuba Diving with Whale Sharks Trip in Oslob - The 5:00 AM start from Cebu City
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From Cebu City: Scuba Diving with Whale Sharks Trip in Oslob

13.Scuba Diving with Whale Sharks Trip in Oslob

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · from $172

Leave Cebu City at 5:00 AM in a private car for Oslob. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, an English-speaking instructor guides your 30 to 40 minute scuba session beside whale sharks. Non-certified guests can join, but English helps with driver and guide communication.

“Whale shark watching in Oslob starts early at 3am, but you should definitely go. There are many snorkeling tours, but there are a lot of people lined up to board the boat that goes out to sea, so you have to wait quite a while. And the surface of the sea is also full of people. However, with diving, you can enter directly from the beach without having to wait to enter, and the water is empty so you can move freely and see well. It's a little more expensive than snorkeling, but diving is definitely recommended. At Sumilon Island, we didn't dive, we went snorkeling. The drivers are very…”

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Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay with U/W Photo and Video - Meeting Peter Tay at Station 1
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Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay with U/W Photo and Video

14.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 in Station 1 for a first-time scuba lesson, confined-water practice, and an open-water boat trip. You’ll use full scuba gear, learn basic safety skills, and receive underwater photos and video of your Boracay experience.

“It was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I met Sir Peter, he taught me what to do underwater, what function every piece of equipment holds, and always stay calm and breathe slowly. The dive itself was amazing, and Sir Peter alwaRead more”

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El Nido: Manta Ray Diving Experience in Sibaltan - The first underwater session: waiting at the cleaning station
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El Nido: Manta Ray Diving Experience in Sibaltan

15.Manta Ray Diving Experience in Sibaltan

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $117

Join Mobula Divers Sibaltan for two guided scuba sessions at a manta cleaning station and coral reef, with equipment, boat, snacks, drinks, and towels included. The six-hour trip suits certified divers and keeps groups to 10 people, about one hour from El Nido.

“Unvergessliches Erlebnis. Wir haben mehrere Mantas sehen dürfen. Der Guide übt seinen Job mit viel Passion aus. Wir hatten wirklich einen tollen Tag. Danke viel mals”

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★ 5.0Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and VideosFrom $383 reviews
★ 5.0Panglao Bohol: Try Scuba Diving at Napaling and SardinesFrom $1054 reviews
★ 4.5Oslob Whaleshark Scuba Diving & Sumilon SanctuaryFrom $2518 reviews
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★ 3.5Moalboal Scuba Diving, Sardines Run & Pescador SnorkelFrom $1338 reviews
★ 5.0Fisheye Divers: Discover Scuba DivingFrom $1264 reviews
★ 5.0Boat Diving Two Dive Tour in Olango IslandFrom $926 reviews
★ 4.3Island Hopping with Lunch, Helmet Diving & ATVFrom $947 reviews
★ 5.0Discover Scuba Diving – No Experience NeededFrom $1044 reviews

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