We track 14 dive operators in El Nido. 2 teach certification courses (3 PADI). 6 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around El Nido, with 6. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 14. 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 14 dive operators in El Nido, with the biggest cluster around El Nido. 2 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (3 centres).
1 operator in El Nido offers accommodation alongside diving.
6 of the 14 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.
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.
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.
Sea Sphere Dive Center is a PADI-certified dive center located in Coron, Palawan, Philippines. They offer a range of diving services including courses, guided dives, and equipment rental.
Pa-Lao-Yu Dive Resort is a PADI dive resort located in Corong Corong, El Nido. The resort offers accommodation with air conditioning and breakfast, and provides small-group guided diving and PADI course instruction.
| 2 | Tabanka Divers | 5.0(276) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 3 | Aquanaut Dive Center | 4.8(257) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 4 | Turtle Divers | 4.9(167) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | Deep Blue Dive Seafari | 4.9(168) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | El Nido Adventure Scuba Dive Center | 5.0(84) | none | none | none | none |
| 7 | Sea Sphere Dive Center | 4.8(100) | 5.0 | none | PADI | none |
| 8 | Pa-Lao-Yu Dive Resort | none | none | none | PADI | none |