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Dive Packages around the Philippines

Custom-built packages

Below you will find some samples of possible packages. Most are for 7 nights, but we can adapt them according to your requirements: number of nights, dives etc. 
Other destinations are available such as Coron and Subic for wrecks, Puerto Galera and Anilao accessible from Manila, Tubbataha and other liveaboards, and El Nido and Sogod Bay among others. If you don't see it here - just ask! 

All prices are based on a minimum of 2 people, double room. Exclusions apply such as park fees, equipment and nitrox.

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Moalboal - standard resort

Healthy reefs and steep walls, "Sardine run" - a gigantic school of sardines has taken up residence all year round. Sometimes whale sharks.

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Package (good till October 2024)

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  • Resort: AC Room

  • Dives (tanks, weight, boat, DM)

  • Transfers, private round trip to/from Cebu

Price per person

  • Cebu Seaview Resort, Premium deluxe seaview room (breakfast included)

    • 7 nights, 15 dives: PHP 39,700, 

    • 5 nights, 12 dives: PHP 31,300

    • 4 nights, 10 dives: PHP 26,600

    • For premium seaview add P600 per room per night. For deluxe garden view, deduct P500 per room per night. 

  • ​Tipolo Seaview rooms (breakfast not included)

    • 7 nights, 15 dives: PHP 34,400

    • 5 nights, 12 dives: 27,500

    • 4 nights, 10 dives: PHP 23,300

    • Breakfast +P300 a night
       

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Moalboal - boutique

​Magic Island Resort

  • 7N, Superior Deluxe cottage + breakfast

  • 10 dives

  • Private transfer from/to Cebu

  • Price per person: PHP 55,800

  • +5 dives +PHP 11,000

  • With Unlimited Diving 5 days + PHP11,000 (3-4 per boat and unlimited shore diving

  • All meals + PHP 17,500

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Dauin Dumaguette - standard resort

  • Lots of macro and critters, muck-diving, turtles, great visibility. Apo Island with its walls, beautiful corals and schools of fish is a short boat ride away. Dauin is the perfect match after Malapascua.

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Thalatta Resort

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  • Deluxe Seaview Room + breakfast

  • Dives including Dauiin much dives ad Apo Island

  • Private transfer from/to Cebu

  • Price per person:

    • 7 nights, 15 dives: PHP 48,200

    • 5 nights, 12 dives: P39,200

    • 4 nights, 10 dives: PHP 33,800

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Dauin Dumaguette - boutique

Atmosphere Resort


  • 7N Deluxe Suite Rooms

  • 10 dives - incus nitrox, park tax (except night), day trips

  • Private transfer from/to Cebu with ferry

  • Price per person: 1595 €

  • Any meal - €88 per day

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Bohol - mid-range resort

Panglao, Bohol offers some of the best dive spots in the Philippines. Even the house dive is an exciting wall dive, covered with colorful hard and soft corals. In Balicasag, just a 35min boat trip away, you can see turtles, a school of jack fishes, barracudas and other pelagic fish. 


Colorful reef dwellers like trumpet-, parrot- and cuttlefish, angel fish, bat-fish and much more are found during every dive.

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Lost Horizon Resort and Bohol Fun Divers

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  • 4 or 7 nights Modern Deluxe Room + breakfast (some with seaview)

  • 10 or 15 dives - tanks weight, boat DM

  • Private transfer from/to Cebu Airport or hotel

  • Price per person:

    • 7 nights, 15 dives: PHP 41,100

    • 4 nights, 10 dives: PHP 27,500

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Anda, Bohol

Magic Ocean Resort


Anda, Bohol - Anda has 16kms of diving pleasure to offer plus a sandbank, Lamanok Island and several diving day trips. The options include muck diving, walls covered with healthy corals, sandy slopes, small caves, mangroves and sandy bottoms full of life. The marine life varies from XXS to XXL, Pygmy seahorses, Nudibranchs, schools of fish, a passing whale shark and even an occasional manta.

  • 7N, Superior Deluxe cottage + breakfast

  • 10 dives

  • Private transfer from/to Cebu with ferry

  • Price per person:

    • 7 nights, 15 dives: PHP44,700

    • 4 nights, 10 dives:L 29,000

  • +5 dives +P11,000

  • With Unlimited Diving 5 days +P11,000 (3-4 per boat and unlimited diving ashore)

  • All meals +PHP 18,600

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Cabagnow Seaside Resort, diving with Magic Ocean

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  • 4 N or 7N, pool-view cottage + breakfast

  • 10 or 15 dives

  • Transfer excluded from airport and to and from dive centre

  • Price per person:

    • 7 nights, 15 dives PHP 44,700

    • 4 nights, 10 dives PHP 29,000

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Donsol/Ticao - whale sharks

  • 1N Elysia Resort Donsol, breakfast

  • 3N Ticao Island Resort, all meals

  • 1 "Whale Shark Interaction" - snorkel with whale sharks

  • 2 days x 3 dives (6 dives)

  • Transfers: Legazpi-Donsol-Ticao-Legazpi

  • Price per person: Please see our dedicated whale shark diving website for this and other packages

  • Excluded: Cebu-Legazpi flights

Also possible: volcano hiking and ATV, waterfalls, river boat trips, island hopping, food tours, firefly watching.

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Santander/Oslob - whale sharks

Emoha Resort (luxury, boutique) 

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This is a feeding area, managed by the government; local ex-fishermen feed the sharks from small fishing boats. So this location is not for everyone. But there are plenty of other beautiful dives, macro and dozens of species of fish and turtles. Colase sanctuary, Sumilon Island, Caceres wall also possible.

  • 4 nights deluxe room + balcony with ocean view + breakfast

  • 4 local dives (including tank, weights, boat and guide)

  • 1 Whale shark snorkelling trip including fees and transport

  • Private transfer from/to Cebu

  • Price per person: PHP 27,700

  • 1 extra night with 2 dives: PHP 6,900

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Sogod Bay Scuba Resort

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Sogod Bay is an underwater paradise. These waters are home to a profusion of beautiful marine life – all waiting to be explored in uncrowded dive sites. With exceptional reefs, gardens of coral, steep drop-offs, shelves and walls, as well as black sand teeming with macro life.

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The dive center has sponsored Marine Protected Areas throughout Sogod Bay. The bio-diversity of the marine ecosystem offers visitors an unforgettably unique experience.

In addition to a vast array of both soft and hard coral, Sogod Bay supports aquatic life from tiny pygmy seahorses, nudibranch and pipefish to sea turtles, frogfish, octopus, and even, at the right time of year, whale sharks!

Whale shark season runs from November to April and special trips can be arranged to look for them during that time

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  • 7 nights Oceanfront Cottage

  • Breakfast not included

  • 10 dives

  • 1 day whale shark experience 

    • 4 pax minimum required, it may be possible to make up numbers from other shops, November to April only.)​

  • Transfers to/from Cebu

  • Price per person: approx. PHP 39,900

  • (Final price dependent on transfer option to and from Cebu)

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Coron

We Have It All

Package

  • 7N Deluxe room + breakfast at either

    • Coron Westown resort​

    • Coron Westown Lagoon Resort

    • Rooms upgrades or downgrades available. 

  • 11 dives including

    • 3 days x 3-dive trips to the wrecks and nearby areas with sanctuary fee and lunch (Sangat island, Akitsushima and/or Okikawa etc.)​

    • 1 x 2-dive trip around Coron, morning or afternoon

  • Private transfer from/to Busuanga airport

  • Price per person:

    • 7 nights, 11 dives: PHP 40,600

    • 4 nights, 8 dives (including 2 wreck 3-dive trips and 2 local dives) : PHP 25,100

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Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is well known for its incredible macro life, especially the nudibranches! You can also see unusual creatures such pygmy seahorses, ghost pipefish, frog fish, sea moths, dragonets, stick pipefish, wonderpuss, mimic octopus, and flamboyant cuttlefish.


At every dive sites there are many gigantic basket sponges covered in hundreds of different colored crinoid; hard, and soft corals; and gorgonian sea fans. In addition, cuttlefish, crabs, seahorses, mantis shrimp, turtles, and octopuses frequently appear.

 for divers of all skill levels, including “Bubble Makers” (kids’ scuba diving), recreational divers, underwater photographers, and even technical divers.

Package ​

  • El Galleon Resort, budget AC room

  • Diving with Asia Divers

  • Transfers to/from Manila excluded, there are various options

  • Price per person in USD

    • 7 nights, 5 days unlimited diving: USD $675​

    • 4 nights, 10 dives: USD $480

    • Seaview rooms +$36 per night

    • Poolside rooms +$23 per night

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Anilao

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Anilao Resort 

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  • 7 nights with breakfast

  • 15 dives (including tank, weights, boat and guide)

  • Private transfer from/to Manila

  • Price per person: TBC €

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Frequently Asked Questions: Malapascua Island

When is the best time to see thresher sharks in Malapascua?

Thresher sharks are present year-round at Kimud Shoal. Dawn dives (5-6am) give the highest sighting rates, typically above 90%. Visibility is best from March to June, but sharks are there every day of the year.

What certification do I need to dive with thresher sharks?

The cleaning station at Kimud Shoal is at 20-25 metres depth. PADI Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) is recommended. If you only have Open Water, we can upgrade you with an Advanced course on-site in two days.

How do I get to Malapascua Island?

Fly to Cebu, then take a 3-4 hour drive north to Maya port, followed by a 30-minute boat crossing. PDT arranges all transfers as part of your package.

What other marine life can I see at Malapascua?

Beyond thresher sharks, Malapascua offers mandarin fish at sunset, pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, and beautiful coral gardens. The Lighthouse dive site is one of the best muck dives in the Visayas.

Frequently Asked Questions: Moalboal & Pescador

Is the sardine run in Moalboal seasonal?

No. The sardine school at Panagsama Beach is resident year-round. You can snorkel or dive with millions of sardines any day of the year, right from the shore.

Can I snorkel in Moalboal without a dive certification?

Yes. The sardine run, sea turtles, and house reef are all accessible by snorkelling. No certification needed. Pescador Island boat trips also include snorkelling options.

What is the Cathedral Cave at Pescador Island?

The Cathedral is an underwater cave formation inside Pescador Island with a chimney that lets light filter down from above. It is one of the most photographed dive sites in the Visayas and accessible to Advanced Open Water divers.

Frequently Asked Questions: Whale Sharks Oslob

Do I need to know how to dive to swim with whale sharks in Oslob?

No. The whale shark interaction in Oslob is done by snorkelling in shallow water. No diving certification is required. Non-swimmers can also watch from the boat.

How long does the whale shark encounter last?

Each session is approximately 30 minutes in the water. The whole visit including briefing and boat transfer takes about 1-2 hours. Early morning visits (6-7am) are recommended for fewer crowds.

Are whale sharks in Oslob available year-round?

Yes. Unlike Donsol where whale sharks are seasonal, the Oslob whale sharks are present every day of the year. The interaction site operates daily from around 6am to midday.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dauin & Apo Island

What makes Dauin muck diving special?

Dauin's volcanic black sand creates a unique habitat for rare critters found nowhere else in the region. Expect blue-ringed octopus, mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, painted frogfish, and dozens of nudibranch species. It is considered one of the top muck diving destinations in the world.

Can I see turtles at Apo Island?

Yes. Apo Island's marine sanctuary is home to a large population of green sea turtles. Sightings are virtually guaranteed on every dive, and snorkellers can also see them in the shallow reef areas.

Frequently Asked Questions: Donsol

What is the difference between Donsol and Oslob for whale sharks?

Donsol offers wild, free-swimming whale shark encounters with no feeding involved. Oslob whale sharks are fed to keep them in one place. Donsol is seasonal (November to June) while Oslob operates year-round. Donsol is snorkel-only with stricter environmental guidelines.

When is manta ray season at Ticao Island near Donsol?

Manta rays are typically present at Ticao Island cleaning stations from November through May, with peak sightings from January to April. Ticao is a short boat ride from Donsol and can be combined with whale shark snorkelling.

How many days should I spend in Donsol?

We recommend 3-4 days minimum. This gives you two mornings for whale shark encounters, a day trip to Ticao Island for manta rays, and an evening firefly river tour. Longer stays allow for repeat encounters and relaxation.

Frequently Asked Questions: General Packages

What is included in a Philippines dive package?

Our packages typically include airport transfers, accommodation, daily diving (boat and shore dives), equipment rental, and meals. Specific inclusions vary by package level. We offer budget, standard, and premium options for each destination.

When is the best time to dive in the Philippines?

The Philippines offers year-round diving. The dry season (November to May) generally has the best visibility and calmest seas. Whale sharks in Donsol peak from February to April. Thresher sharks at Malapascua are year-round. Each destination has its own peak season.

Do I need to be an experienced diver?

Not at all. We cater to all levels from complete beginners to technical divers. Non-divers can learn to dive with PADI courses at any of our destinations. Many of our best experiences, including whale sharks and sardine runs, are accessible by snorkelling.

Can I visit multiple dive destinations in one trip?

Yes. Our multi-destination packages are our most popular option. Common combinations include Malapascua plus Moalboal, or Malapascua plus Donsol. We handle all inter-island transfers so you just enjoy the diving.