Aquanaut Dive Center

Set right on El Nido beach, Aquanaut Dive Center is barely a step from the shop to the boat — kit up, and you're ready to depart. While the team prepares your scuba equipment, you can take in the view of Cadlao Island from the terrace, then return there afterwards to relax with a cold drink and fill in your logbook.

Courses and diving

A PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, Aquanaut runs a full range of training, from PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver (E-Learning) through Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver, plus Emergency First Response. If you'd rather just get wet, the Full-Day Dive Trip starts from USD 90. The team knows the Bacuit Bay dive spots well, guiding divers to sites such as Paradise Beach, West Entalula Wall, Popolcan West (Under Water Forrest) and Nat Nat.

With years of local experience and instruction offered in English, Spanish, French, German and Catalan, Aquanaut suits new and returning divers alike who want a friendly, relaxed introduction to the marine life of the East China Sea.