Blue Orchid Resort

Tucked away from the bustle of Panagsama at the north end of Moalboal's famous 2km strip of white beach, Blue Orchid Resort is a dive centre wrapped in lush tropical surroundings — a calm base to unwind after a day underwater. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort with 3 PADI Instructors, it pairs a laid-back setting with serious diving credentials.

Courses and diving

The team runs a focused course line-up: PADI Enriched Air Diver from USD 203 (about 1 day), PADI Advanced Open Water Diver from USD 287 over roughly 2 days, and PADI Deep Diver from USD 288, also around 2 days. An onsite training pool makes early skills easy before you head to the water.

Local diving spans Magic Island House Reef, Pescador South, Sardine Ball, White Beach, Tongo Point, Ronda Bay and Tuble Marine Sanctuaries, Bangag and Talisay, with sharks, whales, turtles, rays and ocean fish among the marine life. With a house reef, dive boat and staff speaking English, Spanish, Japanese, Danish and Filipino, it suits divers who want variety and a relaxed waterfront home.