What to do and see in El Nido, Mimaropa: The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

October 20, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Why settle for a beachfront hotel when you can stay right over the ocean in a cottage on stilts? And why settle for any old dive site when you can snorkel in an orchid-walled lagoon? El Nido is known as the Philippines' last frontier, and if you're looking for magnificent beaches in an unspoiled setting, it's a perfect place for you to vacation.
Restaurants in El Nido

1. Palawan Divers

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5.0 based on 599 reviews

Palawan Divers

Palawan Divers is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort® opened in 2002. Over the years, we trained and certified hundreds of divers and led thousands of dives. We offer PADI scuba diving courses and cater to certified divers wanting to explore Bacuit Bay with daily guided dives. Committed in your comfort and quality service, you can expect the focused and undivided attention of our team.

2. La Salangane Dive Center

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5.0 based on 33 reviews

La Salangane Dive Center

If you are looking for a dive center that has just that little extra, this is the place for you! In La Salangane Dive Center, we believe there is more to diving than the time you spend under water. That is why we want to make sure you enjoy your travel time on our spacious "banka" (local boat) as much as your time in the ocean. We keep dive groups small, offer healthy snacks and drinks in between the dives, customize the lunch to your needs and more. A lunch that you will enjoy on a tropical beach that is totally postcard material!! When it comes to diving courses, El Nido has it all! The amazing seascape offers perfect conditions for beginners as well as more challenging dive sites like a tunnel and deep underwater forests for those who like to improve their skills through continuing education. Our multilingual dive masters and instructors have years of experience in this area, making them experts in the local marine life.

3. Submariner Diving Center

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5.0 based on 1,035 reviews

Submariner Diving Center

SUBMARINER DIVING CENTER is the first PADI 5 Star IDC and PADI TecRec Resort in El Nido, Palawan Philippines. Submariner is also certified as a AQUALUNG PARTNER CENTER who offers high standards in Diving and Education as well as diving gear branded by AQUALUNG and APEKS. Not only is the equipment considered a high standard, the staff are highly qualified and we ensure that everything is kept to international standards. For us diving is fun and enjoyable and that's what we want our guests to experience. We are located in the middle of the Main Beach of El Nido, come and visit us and learn more about Submariner and diving with us. From November 2012 Submariner have also been offering Diving Safari's to the world-famous WW2 wreck destination, Coron. After diving, we welcome you to the Eagle's Sport and Cocktail Bar located directly on the beach and Habibi Restaurant & Shisha Cafe located on the 1st floor where you can hang out and enjoy great food, drinks and perhaps even a Shisha!

4. Adventure Scuba

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5.0 based on 98 reviews

Adventure Scuba

We offer dive trips for all types of levels, from beginners to dive master level, try scuba. We are a filipino managed dive shop with the longest experience in the area and highest safety level. We received a Green Fin award for best environmental practices.

5. Plankton Divers El Nido

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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Plankton Divers El Nido

The Ultimate Dive Experience

6. El Dive

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5.0 based on 212 reviews

El Dive

We are a cosy and professional dive shop with PADI certificate instructors and brand new Mares equipments. We take time for our guests, want to create an unforgettable experience and would like you to enjoy the surroundings of El Nido, on surface and offshore, it's not only about the diving, it's about the heart of the sealife! Therefore our slogan is: take your time, go slow, definitely no rush!

7. Aquanaut Dive Center

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5.0 based on 343 reviews

Aquanaut Dive Center

We offer scuba diving activities for everybody such as fun dives and PADI courses. Dive in the most fascinating location of El Nido, Philippines

8. Deep Blue Dive Seafari

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5.0 based on 454 reviews

Deep Blue Dive Seafari

Scuba Diving in El Nido, Palawan! The best island and scuba diving destination in the world. We offer all PADI Scuba Diving Certifications from Open Water to Instructor Development Courses and Master Scuba Diver Trainer in El Nido, Palawan. We teach many different Scuba Diving Specialties such as Sidemount, Project AWARE and Deep Diver. All our PADI courses are taught by Professional Dive Instructors in English, French and German in a SAFE and LIVELY environment. We also organize scuba diving liveaboard in Palawan Tubbataha and different diving packages, which we will design based on your experience, budget, and things you like to see. Live the dream of being a Dive Pro –Become a PADI Divemaster or Professional Dive Instructor with us! Come and Experience a unique Scuba Diving Adventure in El Nido!

9. Tabanka Divers El Nido

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5.0 based on 311 reviews

Tabanka Divers El Nido

Simply Good Vibes - that's Tabanka Divers. Since 2012 based in El Nido, Palawan we teach PADI and SSI Scuba Diving Courses, go for daily Fun Diving trips and offer beachfront rooms at the best sunset-spot of El Nido. Start your PADI Open Water Diver Course online at home with PADI eLearning and finish the practical part in El Nido with us. You will explore the best Scuba Dive Sites already while your training. Safety, Quality and Personal Service are our highest priority. As a Scubapro Centre under german management with a Bauer Pure Air Filling Station you will use only high-end dive equipment. Don't forget to check out our loft-style beachfront rooms. Find us at El Nido's most laid-back Lugadia Beach (CorongCorong), only 5 minutes from town with a priceless sunset-view.

10. Palawan Freedivers

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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Palawan Freedivers

Palawan FreeDivers is the pionner freediving center in El Nido. With great dive sites close to the shore and some of the most magnificent settings found in Asia, El Nido is the place to be when it comes to freediving in the Philippines.

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