El Nido Scuba Diving

  • 7 Hours
  • Scuba Diving

About the Tour

Explore the wonders of Bacuit Bay’s underwater world with an unforgettable diving adventure in El Nido. Witness vibrant coral gardens, diverse marine life, and breathtaking underwater landscapes teeming with color and life.


Why Choose this tour?

El Nido is a tropical paradise renowned for its breathtaking islands, crystal-clear waters, and exceptional marine biodiversity. It is a perfect destination for both island hopping and diving, offering unforgettable underwater experiences for all levels of divers.


Places You’ll Visit

The diving center will select the dive sites based on several factors, including sea conditions, weather, and your level of diving experience. Popular dive sites may include Paradise Beach, West Entalula Wall, Popolcan, Nat Nat, Helicopter Island, and South Miniloc.

During your dives, you will have the opportunity to discover El Nido’s incredible marine life up close, from fascinating macro species such as seahorses, colorful nudibranchs, scorpionfish, crustaceans, cephalopods, jawfish, and blennies.

For those looking for bigger encounters, El Nido’s waters also offer the chance to spot reef sharks, eagle rays, marble rays, schools of jacks, barracudas, groupers, and graceful sea turtles gliding through the crystal-clear waters.


Price List
Pricing & Rates
El Nido Diving Package

Price per person (PHP):

2 DIVES: ₱4,725 per person
3 DIVES: ₱5,460 per person

Duration

7 Hours

Tour Type

Group

Group Size

up to 8 to 12 divers per trip

Language

English

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Highlights

Diving in Bacuit Bay, El Nido – Explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life beneath the bay's dramatic limestone cliffs.

Included

  • Rental of Scuba Diving Equipment
  • Tanks & Weights
  • Professional Dive Guide
  • Lunch and drinking water

Excluded

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • El Nido Environmental Fee (PHP 400 per person)

Travel Itinerary

8:00 AM - Meet at the dive center

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Your Scuba Diving experience starts at the dive center. Once your booking is confirmed, you'll receive the exact meeting point — including the address and time — so you know exactly where to be and when.

- Dive Sites

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Please note that dive site selections may vary depending on weather conditions, sea currents, and diver experience levels to ensure the safest and most enjoyable diving experience.

- Morning Dives

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Board the dive boat and gear up for an unforgettable underwater experience in El Nido. Explore your first dive site and discover vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and the rich aquatic ecosystem of Palawan. Enjoy a relaxing surface interval on the boat with light refreshments before continuing with your second dive at another spectacular reef, offering more opportunities to encounter El Nido’s incredible underwater world.

- Lunch

Return to the boat for a delicious lunch while taking in the scenic views of Bacuit Bay.

- Afternoon Dive

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After lunch, the adventure continues with a third dive. The afternoon dive is optional, so if you prefer, you can choose to stay on the boat and relax.

- Return to El Nido

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Return to El Nido Town and disembark at the pier. From there, continue to your hotel with your own arrangements. The pier is within walking distance of most hotels in El Nido Town.

Maps

Tour Notes

Diving sites

With its diverse marine life, the shallow waters of Nat-Nat are home to an incredible array of corals, fish, and macro life. From the majestic turtles to the sleek yellow tail barracuda, trigger, rabbit, trumpet anemone fish, this dive site promises a feast for the eyes. One of the highlights of diving at Nat-Nat is the opportunity to witness the many species of nudibranch that call this reef home, making it a must-visit location for underwater photography enthusiasts.
Twin Rocks, situated on the North side of Miniloc Island, boasts a distinct rock formation that appears as two separate islands from the surface, but are actually connected underwater. Divers can discover natural caverns, swim-throughs, and a variety of marine life including blue spotted stingrays, ribbon tails, and Ghost Pipefish in the sloping depth of 13-21m with a sandy bottom. The site is also adorned with a profusion of table corals, sea whips, and sponges.
South Miniloc is a highly popular dive site in El Nido, located between Miniloc and Simizu islands near the famous Small and Big Lagoons. The area benefits from fresh nutrients brought by the current, resulting in a diverse range of marine life. Although occasional strong currents may occur, divers are rewarded with stunning coral gardens, schools of fish, and a chance to encounter pelagic such as tuna, mackerels, and big barracuda. Frogfish, ribbon eels, and nudibranchs can also be found in the shallow coral garden.
Located in the south-east of Helicopter Island, this dive site features three distinct areas, including a southern reef, a large sandy patch, and a northern reef. It can be divided into two separate dive sites, and due to its proximity to El Nido town, it is a popular spot for diving in Bacuit Bay.
The west side of Entalula Island features a wall dive suitable for all levels of divers seeking a deep dive experience. The dive begins on a reef at 5 meters and descends to a maximum depth of 35 meters. Along the way, small caverns offer opportunities to spot hidden fish. Marine life includes nudibranch, fire clam, octopus, lyonfish, anemonefish, filefish, mimic filefish, bristle-tail filefish, and stingray.
Popolcan West, also known as Popolcan Underwater Forest, features pinnacles covered in soft and whip corals. Accessible by a 45-minute Bangka boat ride from El Nido town, the dive offers an easy shallow option following the slope or a deeper dive jumping from pinnacle to pinnacle. Divers should use a compass to avoid getting lost between the coral blocks. Currents are common in the channel, and visibility can vary.

Requirements

Diving license is required.
If you are not certified, we offer an alternative package called "Discover Scuba Diving." This package is a great introduction to diving, and includes a brief theory lesson and a shallow dive.

Discovery Scuba Diving for Beginners

No scuba diving license? No problem!
We offer a Discovery Scuba Diving experience for beginners who wish to explore the underwater world without a certification. This introductory dive is designed for those who are new to scuba diving and want to experience the thrill of diving in a safe and guided environment.
Discovery Scuba Diving Experience Includes:
1) Introductory Briefing: Learn the basics of scuba diving, including equipment usage and safety protocols.
2) Guided Dive: Enjoy a guided dive at a shallower site, where you'll explore colorful coral reefs and observe marine life under the close supervision of a certified instructor.
3) All Necessary Equipment: We provide all the necessary diving gear and ensure it’s properly fitted for your comfort and safety.

Cancellation Policy

✅ Booking Fee: 5% Non-refundable
❌ 7 days before the travel date: 100% of the total (non-refundable)

🌧️ Cancellation Due to Bad Weather: If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, we'll offer you a new date. If that doesn't work for you, we'll issue a full refund.

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