Water sports and leisure activities Philippines

This diving club, which has been established on Boracay for over 25 years, enjoys a serious reputation. It is run by three diving fans, Carlos the Spaniard, Petter the German and Peter the Swiss, who settled in Boracay many years ago. The practical advantage is that the center always has French-speaking instructors on hand, and the atmosphere is both friendly and professional. A must if you want to discover the pleasures of underwater exploration or practice your sport.

A veritable lifestyle spot, this café offers rentals and a range of courses in water sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoil, kayaking and paddleboarding, among others. There's a restaurant serving delicious Filipino and international cuisine, a bar where you can enjoy a drink overlooking the beautiful beach, and it's also possible to sleep in. Everything you need for an excellent, sporty and relaxing stay. The team is very friendly.

Serge (still a French in El Nido!) rents kayaks to the half-day (500 P for one person, 650 P for two) or the day (800 P for one person, 1 000 P for two), with sauvetage and waterproof plastic bags. Also more efficient kayaks at 1 200 P half day and 1 800 P the day, for two. A great opportunity to win the first islands of the archipelago Bacuit (for example). In the early morning, there is a good chance of watching turtles (or even sirenians) in the bay. Of course, there are day trips with attendant (1 800 P per person, included meals) towards Cadlao and Miniloc, and longer 3 000 P expeditions per day per person, including food, drinks, tents, kayaks, guide, assistance boat.

Savedra is a 5-star PADI dive center offering courses from beginner to professional level. Superb dive sites with impressive walls, colorful coral gardens, turtles on every dive, schools of sardines and even sharks await you... Savendra can also take care of domestic flights, transfers, accommodation and all diving activities. Also on the program: superb multi-day cruises that take you to the best dive spots in the Visayas.

Corto Divers, run with seriousness and good humor by a Frenchman, is one of the most reputable diving clubs in Coron. Discover coral reefs, Japanese wrecks, a mystical lake and even one of the most beautiful reefs in the country, Apo Reef, 3h30 away. Or take your PADI. The center is equipped with top of the range equipment to match the dives offered. Possibility to stay at the Corto Del Mar. The day often ends with a drink with the instructors. It's almost like being at home!

The depth of the lava formations ranges from 5 to 40 metres. The site is accessible to beginners and the more experienced alike. Entering a narrow canyon, the relief alone is breathtaking. Lava formations and rocks are covered with hard and soft corals, giant clams and oysters. It's not uncommon to see larger species, such as turtles, passing by. Once you reach the safety landing, there's no mistaking the octopus, scorpion fish and other animals that have made their home in the rocks.

It's a calm dive site, easily accessible to beginners (the depth doesn't exceed 14 meters). There are a series of rocks that fell during the last eruption of the Daan volcano. Looking a little higher up, there are two large 10-metre-high boulders that are breathtaking and give an idea of the power of the last eruption that moved these rocks. Stingrays, flatworms, porcupine fish, Spanish dancers, eels and huge nudibranchs populate the surrounding area.

A really exciting dive spot, but only for experienced divers because of the strong currents. The current, which can sometimes be powerful, gives the impression of flying underwater. A forest of large black coral branches is home to a multitude of small, colorful fish, schools of tuna, barracuda, emperors and jacks. Globetrotter fish, stingrays and turtles populate the surrounding area, while large fish can be seen passing by on the horizon in the deep blue. Fascinating!

Here's another famous diving spot, accessible to beginners and advanced divers alike. The diver moves through "little paths" and lava crevices that are fantastic shelters for eels, different types of shellfish, scorpion fish and other small creatures. Although fish species are less varied and numerous on this site, you may occasionally come across a turtle. The canyons start at 5 meters and reach a maximum depth of 30 meters. Numerous corals, sponges and gorgonians.

It will take you over an hour and a half by banca to reach this dive site from Camiguin. The spot is accessible to beginners and advanced divers alike. In a reef that can drop to thirty meters, you'll find canyons of varying sizes, home to a wide variety of fish, from small, colorful species to giant turtles and big tuna. All amid superb hard and soft corals. A spot to include on your tour.

It was one of the very first all-inclusive dive centers to open in Puerto Galera, 30 years ago. Since then, it has confirmed its reputation thanks to the professionalism of its instructors, personalized services and quality equipment, and very attractive prices. Numerous courses, PADI certificates, and recreational diving trips are offered to discover the exceptional marine life of the area. Very good reputation and experienced instructors. Excellent quality-price ratio. We recommend it.

Located on Logon Beach in Malapascua, Divelink is a Filipino-owned diving and snorkeling center. In addition to being a PADI-certified dive center, Divelink is also committed to thresher shark research and conservation. They are members of Green Fins, partners of Save Philippine Seas, Migo Son Iho (Daanbantayan Bantay Dagat Task Force), Project Sharklink and the Thresher Shark Research and Conservation Project. Divelink offers training courses for divers of all levels and has experienced guides to accompany you through the waters of Malapascua.

Formerly Easy Dive, Port Barton Easy Diving is now under the leadership of Dive Master Ronie Somerano who has been diving for over 20 years. This dive store / tour center is one of the pioneers in Port Barton. With his experience, Ronie accompanies his clients to no less than twelve dive sites and three wrecks to discover in the area. Courses, baptisms, PADI certifications. He is keen to pass on his love for the underwater world. This center is located on the south side of the beach, 200 meters after the Deep Moon resort.

Located on the white sandy beach of Bounty, the Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort is a relaxed resort offering a pleasant atmosphere. It's just an 8-minute walk from the Malapascua Island Public Market and 13 minutes from the Maya-Malapascua ferry dock. Rooms are friendly and feature air conditioning and balconies. Superior rooms are equipped with a mini-fridge and TV. A lodge with shared bathroom is also available. The establishment features a restaurant, bar and spa offering Thai massages. It also has a conference room, bakery, café and diving center offering courses and equipment rental. Wi-Fi is free and breakfast is included. Parking is also free. Guests rated the rooms with 3.9, the location with 4.8 and the services and facilities with 4.6.

Seaquest, a renowned diving and snorkeling center, is also based on Panglao Island, Bohol. They offer a wide range of turnkey packages, including all-inclusive stays (transfers, nights, breakfast, Open Water or ten dives, massage, etc.) for two people. At Moalboal, Cédric and his team are waiting to welcome you: highly professional and passionate about the Moalboal seabed, they pass on their love with gusto. You can go there with your eyes closed - turtles and endless shoals of sardines are yours!

Located on the beach of the Bravo Beach Resort, this water sports school was launched in 2020 by Rozie and Hendrick, a lovely and very friendly Belgian-Filipino couple. The spot is ideal, as the conditions here, between November and March, are perfect for learning to kitesurf (no waves, shallow water and a very large lagoon, so there's plenty of room for everyone). The instructors are professional, qualified and some, like Vincent, speak French. The atmosphere is very family-oriented and the equipment is of excellent quality. We love it!

Come and recharge your batteries with Emmanuel, a native of the island, and Douglas, both certified PADI dive masters! This dive center offers you snorkeling and diving on preserved coral gardens. You can also take your PADI dive masters certification here. For those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground, there are also bike rentals, treks and boat excursions. Finally, it is possible to stay and eat at the Dive Batanes Lodge & Restaurant where there is a relaxed atmosphere.

Palawan Divers is the only center in El Nido that also offers snorkeling courses. Created in 2002, this French-speaking PADI center organizes day trips in traditional banca and private boats. In addition, thanks to their speedboat, half-day dives are possible, as well as sunrise dives on less frequented spots of the Bacuit Archipelago. These trips are a great way to explore the bay without encountering anyone but nice surprises like reef sharks! Discounts for professional divers.

This is one of the pioneer dive clubs in Coron. The signature excursion is a day in the Caluit Islands to swim with one of the emblematic animals of the Philippines (endangered): the dugong, this big dolphin with a funny face. They also organize a day at Apo Reef or in the Japanese wrecks. The instructors are professional and enthusiastic, the equipment is of excellent quality and it is possible to obtain a PADI certification. The center has a partnership with the Riverhouse Hotel, they pick you up by boat at 5am directly on site.