Sogod Bay Scuba Resort Inc

Tucked away on Panaon Island in Southern Leyte, Sogod Bay Scuba Resort opens the door to one of the Philippines' most recently discovered dive destinations. This is essentially virgin territory — a plethora of pristine reefs where your boat will probably be the only one at the site, with new dive sites still being found. Expect prolific marine life ranging from pygmy seahorses through to whale sharks, plus incredibly healthy, undamaged hard and soft coral.

Courses and diving for every level

As a PADI Resort with 2 PADI Instructors, Sogod Bay runs daily fun dives for certified divers and snorkelers alongside a full training path. Complete beginners can start with a PADI Discover Scuba Diving or the Open Water Diver course, while certified divers can progress through Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and specialties such as Deep Diver or Enriched Air Nitrox.

Dives explore sites like the Lungsodaan MPA, from an afternoon dive starting at USD 37. With a waterfront setting, house reef and onsite accommodation, it suits divers who want a peaceful tropical holiday without fighting the crowds.