We track 18 dive operators in Samal Island. 3 teach certification courses (5 PADI). 2 run snorkelling trips. 2 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Davao, with 5. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 18. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carabao Dive Center | 4.5(2) | none | none | PADI | none |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 18 dive operators in Samal Island, with the biggest cluster around Davao. 3 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (5 centres).
2 operators in Samal Island offer accommodation alongside diving.
2 of the 18 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Carabao Dive Center is a dive center located in Davao City, Philippines. They offer diving services and equipment.
South Shore Divers offers a range of PADI scuba diving courses and professional training programs. They also provide guided snorkeling tours to various locations around Samal Island.
Scubaqua Dive Center is a dive center located in Davao City, Philippines. They offer diving and snorkeling services.
Coral Dive Center is a dive shop located in Davao City, Philippines. They offer diving services and equipment.
FinDive Freediving and Scuba Diving is a meetup place for freediving and scuba diving activities in Davao City, Philippines. They focus on training and exploration.
Coral Dive Beach Resort is a resort hotel in the Philippines, rated 4.2 stars. It is operational and noted as being good for children.
Ocean BlueX is a freediving school located inside Hijo Resort in Tagum. The facility offers freediving courses, coaching, and training programs ranging from beginner to instructor levels. Amenities include a pool, cafe, bungalows, and a private beach.
| 2 | South Shore Divers | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Scubaqua Dive Center | 4.8(10) | none | none | PADI | none |
| 4 | Coral dive center | 4.5(2) | none | none | PADI | none |
| 5 | FinDive Freediving and Scuba Diving | 4.8(10) | none | none | PADI | none |
| 6 | Coral Dive | 4.2(21) | none | none | none | none |
| 7 | Ocean BlueX Freediving | none | none | none | none | none |
| 8 | Aquavita Freediving Samal | none | none | none | none | none |
