Ocean Xtreme, Incorporated

Set on Panglao Island in the Philippines, Poseidon Dive Center puts local expertise at the centre of every dive, drawing on deep knowledge of the surrounding waters to deliver a safe, service-oriented experience that also extends to sea sports and land tours. A genuine care for the local environment and community is something the team takes pride in.

Courses and dive sites

Working closely with PADI Course Directors, this PADI 5 Star IDC centre offers a wide range of training, from the PADI Rescue Diver and Enriched Air Diver to specialties such as PADI Drift Diver, Underwater Photographer and Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver, plus Emergency First Response courses. The Balicasag Island Full-Day Dive Trip starts from USD 98.

Divers explore sites including Pamilacan Island, Arco Point, Napaling, Danao Wall, Balicasag Island and the Alona Beach house reef, where sharks, whales, turtles and ocean fish may appear. With staff speaking English, French, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian and Filipino, it suits international visitors of all levels.