Philippines · SCUBA DIVING

The 12 Best Diving Trips in the Philippines

12 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Wrecks in Coron, walls off Balicasag, thresher sharks at Malapascua. The 12 below cover discovery dives for first-timers and the boat days that need a card, with prices, tank counts and what the drop-offs actually look like.

Boracay: Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and Videos - From White Beach to the floating platform
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Boracay: Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and Videos

1.Boracay: Helmet Diving Experience with Photos and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 20 min · from $22Our pick

Walk 10 feet beneath Boracay with a compressed-air helmet, coral, colorful fish, speedboat transport, and free photos and videos.

“Amazing!! Very beautiful sights of corals and fish. The photographer is very good and the guide very helpful and friendly. It all went smoothly. Only thing is I wish I had more photos of the corals, instead of just photos of myself.”

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Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience - The Briefing Comes Before the Reef
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Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience

2.Cebu: Beach Scuba Diving Experience

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

Explore Cebu’s sardines, sea turtles, and coral with patient instructors, free GoPro photos, hotel pickup, and beginner-friendly scuba access.

“Absolutely mind-blowing scuba diving experience! 🌊🤿 From the moment I went underwater, it felt like entering a whole new world. The coral reefs were incredibly colorful, and the marine life was everywhere — truly breathtaking! 😍 Everything was perfectly organized, safety was top-notch, and the briefing before the dive was clear and reassuring. Every second underwater was pure magic, calm, beauty, and excitement all at once. Hands down one of the best diving experiences I’ve ever had. Highly recommended for anyone who loves the ocean or wants an unforgettable adventure!”

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WaterColors - Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay - Completing the PADI forms before you arrive
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WaterColors – Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

Boracay: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience - A short boat trip along Boracay’s white coast
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Boracay: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience

4.Boracay: Introduction to Scuba Diving Experience

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

Try scuba in Boracay with patient PADI guides, shallow-water practice, a boat trip, reef life, photos, and a completion certificate.

“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 - The 1-meter practice session
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Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan

5.Cebu: Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $45

Beginner-friendly Mactan scuba experience with guided practice, sardines, colorful fish, possible turtles, free photos, and local pickup.

“I have been all over the Philippines diving and this is the best operator by far and so much to see even if you never dived before! Kenji will go out his way to help and it’s cheaper than any other place”

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DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay - Picking the right site for your certification
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DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay

6.DiveGurus -Scuba Diving in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $50

Review of DiveGurus Boracay, a private 2.5-hour scuba outing for certified divers, with four daily start times and access to 20-plus sites.

“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 - Meeting the instructors before your first underwater session
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El Nido: Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan

7.El Nido: Discover Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in Sibaltan

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

Try scuba in Sibaltan with patient instructors, two guided sessions, clear water, coral reefs, and a chance to see manta rays.

“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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Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay - The Briefing: More Important Than the Fish
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Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

8.Discover Scuba Diving in Boracay

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

Try scuba in Boracay with certified instructors, full equipment, underwater photos, and a beginner-friendly ocean session for $49.

“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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Scuba Diving in Boracay: SSI Basic Diver for Beginners - Getting comfortable with the mask, fins, and air supply
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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

Try scuba in Boracay with SSI Basic Diver, shallow-water training, a boat trip, and a guided first underwater experience for $61.54.

“DiveGurus is such an amazing place to stay, and our instructor Brian was so supportive. I was stressing in the beginning but he helped me calm down and explore the beauty of the underwater world ❤️”

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Scuba Diver Course (PADI) - Meeting an instructor such as Bernie
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Scuba Diver Course (PADI)

10.Scuba Diver Course (PADI)

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

Two-day PADI Scuba Diver course in Cebu with equipment, pool and sea training, a 12-meter limit, and patient instruction at Shangri-La Mactan.

“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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Boracay Helmet Diving - The short underwater itinerary
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Boracay Helmet Diving

12.Boracay Helmet Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $35

Walk Boracay’s seabed in a clear air helmet at 3 meters, with guides, underwater photos, videos, and a 20-minute ocean adventure.

“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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