Magic Oceans Dive Resort

Magic Oceans Dive Center is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort on the island of Bohol, in Anda, Philippines. It's built around small-group diving and highly experienced guides who know the marine life and local dive sites intimately, supported by supersized facilities that comfortably accommodate up to 35 divers — each with their own named spot kept for the whole vacation.

Diving and courses

With three PADI Instructors on hand, the center offers PADI scuba diving and snorkelling courses, EFR first aid training and conservation activities. Enriched air (Nitrox) is available, along with scuba equipment rental and an onsite training pool. The team speaks English, Dutch and Filipino.

Local dive sites range from beautiful walls and sloping coral reefs to muck sites, including Palora 1, Parola 2, Larry's Corner, Lamanok Sanctuary, Coral Garden, Magno Cave and Turtle Point. Expect fantastic macro life, schools of reef fish and the chance of a passing whale shark or occasional manta ray. A waterfront location, house reef, dive boat, retail shop, fish ID library and a well-equipped camera area round out the setup.