We track 80 dive operators in Palawan. 26 teach certification courses (26 PADI, 7 SSI). 21 run snorkelling trips. 10 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around El Nido, with 8. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 80. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palawan Divers | 4.9(737) | 4.9 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 80 dive operators in Palawan, with the biggest cluster around El Nido. 26 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (26 centres), followed by SSI (7). SDI/TDI, SDI also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $76 to $99 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
10 operators in Palawan offer accommodation alongside diving.
21 of the 80 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.
Palawan Divers is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort located in El Nido that offers daily dive trips and a variety of scuba diving courses. The operator provides equipment, boat travel, and instruction for both beginners and certified divers.
Reggae Dive Center is a dive shop located in Coron, Palawan, Philippines, at the corner of National Highway and Governor's Drive. They offer various diving activities and courses. The center is known for its relaxed atmosphere.
Pirate Divers Busuanga is a dive operation located in Sitio Papalihan, Concepcion, Busuanga, Palawan. They offer diving and snorkeling experiences in the Busuanga area.
Let's Dive Palawan is a dive center located in Puerto Princesa that offers daily boat trips to local dive sites. The operator provides a range of PADI certification courses and discovery scuba diving experiences for beginners.
Neptune Dive Center is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center located in Coron, Palawan. The operator offers diving trips to World War 2 Japanese shipwrecks and provides PADI scuba diving courses for beginners and certified divers.
Tabanka Divers is a dive center located on Lugadia Beach in El Nido, Palawan, next to Outpost Hostel. They are open daily and have received excellent reviews for their services.
Submariner Diving Center is a sports activity location in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, with a 4.9-star rating from 822 reviews. They are open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and offer wheelchair accessible facilities.
Pirates Diving Center is a boutique scuba facility in Coron that has operated in the Philippines since 1994. The center provides guided fun dives, scuba courses, and boat excursions to local shipwrecks and coral reefs using their custom dive boat.
MDI Divers is a full-service dive center located in Coron, Palawan, under Swiss and Filipino management. The operator offers daily diving trips to World War II shipwrecks and liveaboard excursions to Apo Reef.
Dugong Dive Center is a scuba diving operator based in North Busuanga, Palawan. They offer guided diving excursions, dive courses, and liveaboard trips to various sites including shipwrecks and marine parks. The center also provides a dedicated dugong watching program.
| 2 | Reggae Dive Center | 4.9(1,674) | 4.8 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Pirate Divers Busuanga | 4.9(228) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Let's Dive Palawan | 4.9(247) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Neptune Dive Center | 4.5(149) | 4.6 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Tabanka Divers | 5.0(307) | 5.0 | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Submariner Diving Center | 4.9(903) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 8 | Pirates Diving Center | 4.6(147) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |