We track 17 dive operators in El Nido. 3 teach certification courses (3 PADI, 1 SSI). 9 run snorkelling trips. 1 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 17. 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 17 dive operators in El Nido, with the biggest cluster around El Nido. 3 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (3 centres), followed by SSI (1).
1 operator in El Nido offers accommodation alongside diving.
9 of the 17 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.
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.
Aquanaut Dive Center is located on C. Hama Street in El Nido, Palawan. They are open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and offer Wi-Fi.
El Dive is a sporting goods store located in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. It is operational and has a high rating of 4.9 stars from 405 reviews. The store is open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
200 Bar Diving Center is a highly-rated sports activity location in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, boasting a 5-star rating from 1407 reviews. They are open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM and accept debit card payments.
Turtle Divers is a dive center located on Serena Street in El Nido, Palawan. They are open daily until 10:00 PM and have a high customer rating.
Deep Blue Dive Seafari is a dive center located on Serena Street in El Nido, Palawan. They are open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and have a 4.9-star rating.
El Nido Adventure Scuba Dive Center is located on Rizal Street in El Nido, Palawan. This business is rated 5 stars and operates daily with extended hours.
| 2 | Tabanka Divers | 5.0(307) | 5.0 | none | none | Visit |
| 3 | Submariner Diving Center | 4.9(903) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Aquanaut Dive Center | 4.8(276) | 4.9 | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | El Dive | 4.9(441) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | 200 Bar Diving Center El Nido | 5.0(1,703) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Turtle Divers | 4.9(190) | 4.9 | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Deep Blue Dive Seafari | 4.9(182) | 4.9 | none | none | Visit |