Submariner Diving Center

Submariner Diving Center holds the distinction of being the first PADI 5 Star Dive Resort and PADI TecRec Resort in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. Certified as an Aqualung Partner Center, it pairs high training standards with quality gear branded by Aqualung and Apeks, supported by a team of 9 PADI Instructors working to international standards. You'll find it right in the middle of El Nido's Main Beach, in a waterfront location.

Courses and diving

With 11 courses and activities on offer, Submariner suits everyone from first-timers to aspiring professionals. Try a PADI Discover Scuba Diving day from USD 100, sign up for a Fun Dive from USD 92, or progress through Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and on to Divemaster. Refresher courses are available too.

Local dive sites include Paradise Beach and Nat Nat, where divers can encounter sharks, whales, turtles, ocean fish, eels, molluscs, crustaceans, corals, anemones and more. On-site facilities cover a classroom, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a dive boat, accommodation, and food and drinks, with staff speaking English, Spanish, French, German and Arabic.