Diving on Boracay Philippines
Diving is a popular activity on the islands
It is possible to dive in Boracay any time of the year, although the optimum months are from January to June. Different types of diving - wreck diving, deep diving, cave diving, night diving - are offered by competing dive centres.
Dive sites in Boracay
There are around 20 dive centres on White Beach alone, with each of them offering dive packages, lessons and equipment hire. Boracay is a perfect spot for visitors to get started on scuba diving or to improve your skills.
There are about 25 to 30 sites accessible within a 10- to 15-minute ride on a speedboat coming from the beach. These dive sites are suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
The dives span from Angol Point, which is 10m deep, up to Crocodile Island, which goes down to about 25m. There is also a straightforward wall dive and the Yapak deep wall dive that experienced divers can enjoy, which come complete with stingrays and sharks. Maniguin Island is another dive site where you can explore clear waters and different types of marine life.
Dive centres in Boracay
Calypso Diving Resort: Calypso Diving is a modern, well-equipped dive centre and has the distinction of being the only five-star instructor development centre on the island. PADI-recognized, it offers exceptional services to its clients within a relaxed, spacious and friendly environment. The team of instructors consists of experienced multinational divers who are familiar with the underwater life of Boracay. NRC Enriched Air and PADI courses are offered. Calypso Diving Resort, Boracay, tel: (036) 288 3206, email: info@calypso-asia.com.
The waters around Boracay are clear
Watercolors Diving Adventure: This popular dive centre has three branches on White Beach alone. It also offers boutique rooms, where you can stay during the duration of your diving trip to Boracay. Another branch is near Boat Station 3. WaterColors Dive Resort (North Branch, near Willy’s Roc), Balabag, Boracay, tel: (036) 288 6745.
White Blue Diving Service: Another alternative to consider is the White Blue Diving Service, which is another PADI-certified diving resort. The guides and instructors are PADI-certified and trained and courses are in English or Japanese. White Blue provides various diving facilities and equipment and the dive boat is well equipped. White Blue Diving Services, Ambulong, Manuc-Manoc, tel: (036) 288-5439, email: whiteblue@boracay.ph.inter.net.
Other Boracay dive centres
You will need to take PADI course if you want to really learn how to dive, or if you wish to hone your skills as a diver. Consider checking out the New Wave Divers Boracay (Station 1, Barangay Balabag, email: info@boracaydiver.com), or inquire with Safari Divers on White Beach’s northern bit (near Cocomangas, Balabag, tel: (036) 288 3260, email: boracay_safari@yahoo.com). Another dive centre to consider is Victory Divers which is also a five-star PADI facility on the White Beach (tel: (036) 288 3209).
Dive equipment in Boracay
When diving in Boracay, you won’t need to bring your own equipment as all dive centres provide the proper gear, including wet suits. They also have BCDs and a comprehensive line of diving accessories and equipment, like cameras, Nitrox tanks, and underwater scooters.
