Palawan Divers

Set on Hama Street in El Nido, Palawan Divers is a PADI 5 Star IDC centre and, with over 10 years of diving expertise, calls itself the most established dive centre in the area. Over the years its team has trained and certified hundreds of divers and led thousands of dives, staffed by four PADI Instructors who speak English, Dutch, French, Italian and Filipino.

Courses for every level

Whether you're stepping underwater for the first time or building toward a professional rating, the range runs from PADI Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver through Rescue Diver, plus specialties like Deep Diver, Fish Identification and Digital Underwater Photographer. Certified divers can join a Morning Program of 2 dives (from USD 76) or a Full Day Program of 3 dives.

Local diving explores sites such as Dilumacad Tunnel, Helicopter Island, Nat Nat, North Rock, Twin Rocks, Entalula and Paglugaban, with the chance to encounter sharks, turtles, whales, rays and ocean fish. On land you'll find an onsite classroom, free Wi-Fi, a retail shop and equipment rental — a well-rounded base that suits beginners and seasoned divers alike.