We track 58 dive operators in Panglao. 23 teach certification courses (19 PADI, 7 SSI). 13 run snorkelling trips. 11 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Tawala, with 3. 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 | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alona Divers | 4.6(337) | none | 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. 23 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (19 centres), followed by SSI (7). RAID also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $325 to $475 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
11 operators in Panglao offer accommodation alongside diving.
13 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.
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.
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.
Established in 1996, Alona Divers is a Filipino-owned PADI dive resort located at Alona Beach on Panglao Island. The operator provides diving courses and excursions for all skill levels using a fleet of boats equipped for up to 25 divers.
Sierra Madre Divers is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center located on Alona Beach in Bohol. The operator provides recreational and technical diving training, as well as guided boat trips to local dive sites.
| 2 | Haka Dive Center | 5.0(894) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Tropical Divers | 4.9(150) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Blue Water Dive Resort | 4.7(122) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Freedive Academy Panglao | 4.9(264) | none | $325 | SSI · RAID | Visit |
| 6 | French Touch Diving | 4.9(884) | none | none | SSI · PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Alona Divers | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Blue Revival Diving College | 5.0(270) | none | none | none | Visit |
