We track 82 dive operators in Palawan. 29 teach certification courses (30 PADI, 6 SSI). 18 run snorkelling trips. 10 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Coron, with 7. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 82. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palawan Divers | 4.9(715) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 82 dive operators in Palawan, with the biggest cluster around Coron. 29 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (30 centres), followed by SSI (6). SDI/TDI, SDI also appear.
Published try-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.
18 of the 82 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.
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.
Pirate Divers Busuanga is a dive operation located in Sitio Papalihan, Concepcion, Busuanga, Palawan. They offer diving and snorkeling experiences in the Busuanga area.
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.
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.
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.
Founded in 2017, Dive Sibaltan is a dive center located in the coastal village of Sibaltan on the northeastern coast of Palawan. The operator provides guided dive trips, scuba courses, and on-site accommodation for visitors. They utilize a 30ft speedboat to access local dive sites featuring coral reefs and marine life.
Sanho Dive Center is located in Coron Town Proper, Palawan. The center offers dive courses, fun dives, and various boat tours including reef and wreck trips. They also provide overnight stay options.
Dive Puerto Princesa Dive Center is a tour agency located in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. They offer a range of diving activities, including introductory courses, SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification, and guided dives to various sites in the Sulu and South China Seas. They focus on encounters with marine life, including sharks and whale sharks.
| 2 | Let's Dive Palawan | 4.9(233) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Neptune Dive Center | 4.5(145) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Pirate Divers Busuanga | 4.8(105) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Pirates Diving Center | 4.6(144) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Tabanka Divers | 5.0(276) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Reggae Dive Center | 4.8(105) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Dive Sibaltan | 4.6(92) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
