We track 58 dive operators in Panglao. 22 teach certification courses (20 PADI, 6 SSI). 14 run snorkelling trips. 8 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Tawala, with 9. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 58. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alona Divers | 4.6(348) | 4.9 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 58 dive operators in Panglao, with the biggest cluster around Tawala. 22 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (20 centres), followed by SSI (6). RAID also appear.
8 operators in Panglao offer accommodation alongside diving.
14 of the 58 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.
Alona Divers is a dive center situated on Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. It is operational daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and holds a 4.6-star rating based on 337 reviews.
Sierra Madre Divers is a dive center situated on Alona Beach, Tawala Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. It is an operational business with excellent reviews and is open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. They offer wheelchair accessible entrance and seating.
Valm Divers is a dive center located at Pyramid Resort on Alona Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. They are operational and have a high rating based on numerous reviews. The center is open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Haka Dive Center is a dive operator based in Panglao, Bohol, offering fun diving trips and a range of PADI certification courses. They provide guided boat trips to various local dive sites including Pamilacan Island, Balicasag Island, and Panglao Island.
Tropical Divers is a PADI 5-star dive center located on Panglao Island in the Philippines. The operator offers daily boat diving, PADI certification courses, and snorkeling trips to various local sites.
Blue Water Dive Resort is a PADI dive center located on Alona Beach in Panglao Island, Bohol. They offer PADI scuba diving courses, dive trips, and accommodation. The resort aims to provide comfortable and cozy lodging at a reasonable price.
Bohol Divers Club Dive Center is located on Alona Beach Road in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. They offer a range of diving services and are a PADI-certified dive center.
Philippine Fun Divers, Inc. is a dive center situated on Alona Beach Road in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. They are a PADI 5 Star IDC and offer various diving courses and trips.
The Freedive Academy Panglao is an instructor training and development center located on Panglao Island. The facility features a private 25-meter pool, classrooms, and on-site accommodation. They offer a range of recreational and professional freediving courses from beginner to instructor levels.
French Touch Diving is a French-speaking dive center in Panglao, Bohol, affiliated with SSI and PADI. They offer a range of courses from beginner to professional levels, as well as guided dives to local sites and nearby islands like Balicasag and Pamilacan. They emphasize small groups, safety, and eco-friendly practices.
| 2 | Sierra Madre Divers | 4.7(252) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Valm Divers | 4.6(253) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Haka Dive Center | 5.0(920) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Tropical Divers | 4.9(155) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Blue Water Dive Resort | 4.7(122) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Bohol Divers Club Dive Center | 4.8(880) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Philippine Fun Divers | 4.9(323) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
