Lead Marine

Tucked into the dive-rich waters of Mabini & Batangas in Anilao, Philippines, Lead Marine is a PADI 5-Star IDC Center — the highest rating PADI awards. With three PADI instructors on staff, the team is built to take divers from their very first breaths underwater all the way to professional instructor level, following PADI standards every step of the way.

Courses and what it's known for

The curriculum runs the full span, from Open Water courses for beginners to IDC programs that train future instructors, alongside PADI TecRec and PADI Freediving. Anilao is celebrated as a macro-diving destination, and Lead Marine's veteran guides know its key dive points intimately — making it a strong fit for anyone keen to slow down and explore the small stuff.

Facilities include an onsite training pool and classroom, waterfront location, dive boat, onsite accommodation, food and drinks, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and parking. Divers can rent scuba equipment and DPV scooters, and the center offers air fills plus Nitrox, Trimix and mixed gas. Staff speak English and Korean.