THE PHILIPPINES · FREEDIVING & DIVE COURSES
The 14 freediving & dive courses below are the ones we would book, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at the top.
Earn your PADI Open Water certification in Boracay with classroom work, pool skills, sea sessions, equipment, and boat transport.
“I found watercolors through the PADI website, as they are one of the few 5* diving centers in Boracay, PH. I just hopped by and met the instructor. He was very relaxed and told me about the possibilities. I was positively surprised they are verRead more”
Try scuba in Boracay with SSI Basic Diver, shallow-water training, gear, boat ride, and a guided 10 to 15 minute underwater session.
“My basic diving experience was a fantastic sensation. It was a bit scary at first, but once you get to dive into the underwater world, all your fears turn into delight.”
Earn a PADI Scuba Diver certification in two days at Shangri-La Mactan, with equipment, towel, water, and direct professional supervision.
“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.”
Learn SSI Level 1 freediving in Panglao with small classes, pool and reef sessions, equipment, pickup, videos, and certification.
“Amazing experience, very friendly people there, and my instructor Jomari was so helpful, patient, and a fun guy! Would recommend for anyone who wants to learn freediving!”
Review of Panglao’s Napaling Reef freediving tour, with sardines, coral walls, GoPro photos, guide support, price, and practical tips.
“The guide was amazing! Really really sweet and so helpfull. Made sure we were okay all the time! Beautiful fish and corals. 12/10 to the guide.”
Earn an SSI or PADI scuba certification in three days with DiveGurus Boracay, including pool skills, classroom study, and four boat trips.
“I had an amazing freediving experience with Dive Gurus in Boracay! I did a 20m dive and a fun dive with freediving instructor Dom, who was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and cool. From the moment we started, I felt completelRead more”
Review of Cebu’s two-day PADI Open Water Course at Shangri-La Mactan, with safety, price, schedule, guides, and booking advice.
“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”
Review of WaterColors’ two-day PADI Scuba Diver course in Boracay, including training, costs, safety, schedule, equipment, and practical booking tips.
“Jimmy is a good coach. Share a lot of knowledge about scuba diving. More over, all the employees here are nice and kind. What a good place!”
Try scuba in Boracay with SSI Basic Diver, a four-hour beginner course with equipment, an instructor, and a boat trip for $63.
“Great team and very organised. the team was very welcoming and friendly. We felt like we were in safe hands, we were initially scared to try scuba diving but the team made us feel safe. 110% recommend, we'll be back for sure!”
Try scuba in Boracay with patient PADI instruction, shallow-water practice, coral gardens, a boat ride, and underwater photos for $60.
“I had an absolutely fantastic experience with the Discover Scuba Diving program in Boracay! The instructors were incredibly patient and knowledgeable, making me feel completely at ease as a first-time diver. The vibrant corals and the Read more”
Learn what to expect from Boracay freediving, including lessons, marine life, gear, meeting point, safety limits, price, and practical booking tips.
“Despite the cold weather and water. I love my freediving experience In Boracay. Everything is followed accordingly. My guide is super nice. Check out my ig reel: @jophielangela Use my code : JOPHIELANGELA5 on checkout to get a discount.”
Learn freediving in Panglao with pool coaching, Napaling reef, and the famous sardine run in a small beginner-friendly group.
“Ven & Teo😻 I highly recommend. They thought of all the details that we didn’t think of. They were really attentive and patient. And they help us take a lot of photos. If there is a chance next time. They’d definitely be my choice.”
Review Siquijor’s private freediving day, with coral sanctuaries, Filipino lunch, Paliton Beach, costs, and practical booking advice.
Review of Boracay’s 2-day SSI Advanced Open Water course, including training, instructors, meals, price, group size, and booking advice.
“I'm a regular here and currently training to become a Divemaster with DiveGurus here in Boracay. I keep coming back because the team is genuinely amazing. They're experienced, supportive, and they really take the time to help you grow Read more”
Pick an island, a reef or a gorge.
