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Cebu’s best days out.
The 12 most popular scuba diving in cebu tours in Cebu, from the big south-coast days out to the quiet island corners. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator you book it through.
Cebu scuba intro on Mactan with 1-2 guided underwater sessions, free GoPro photos, and hotel pickup for $47.
Most Popular“Kenji was so kind and explained everything so well — my first scuba diving experience was absolutely perfect. This is truly a dive shop I’d recommend to anyone!”
Beach-entry scuba session off Mactan with beginner practice, free photos and videos, pickup included, and schools of sardines.
“What an experience. Kenji and his friend were such a professional team. They picked us from the hotel in a tuk tuk. They gave us all instructions and made us comfortable as we were doing it for the first time. They made us practice the requirRead more”
Get PADI Scuba Diver certified in Cebu in 2 days from Scotty’s at Shangri-la Mactan. $270 with equipment included.
“Bernie was my instructor and he was amazing. Knowledgeable and patient. I would recommend Scotty's sports at the Shangri La Resort in Mactan to anyone seeking Scuba lessons.”
Learn scuba basics in Cebu’s Mactan: gear fitting and shallow practice, then about 40 minutes on the reef with a pro watching.
“The staff at Scotty’s are so friendly and helpful and our dive instructor Bernie was so patient and professional. I would highly recommend to trying Scotty’s Action Sport in Mactan.”
Cebu City to Oslob for a whale shark scuba swim with private transfers, early pickup, English-led instruction, and full gear included.
“Whale shark watching in Oslob starts early at 3am, but you should definitely go. There are many snorkeling tours, but there are a lot of people lined up to board the boat that goes out to sea, so you have to wait quite a while. And the surface of the sea is also full of…”
Take the PADI Open Water course in Cebu over two days, starting at Shangri-La Mactan, with safety-first instruction and gear included.
“Phenomenal experience. Michel and Freddie takes their time and delivers clear and concise instruction. Ensuring everyone trains to standard but well within their limits. Safety was always paramount. The entire experience was surreal. Read more”
Cebu’s Moalboal day pairs a sardine run scuba session with shallow turtle snorkeling, plus reef time and easy pickup.
“j'ai passé une super journée! le voyage depuis cebu est un peu long mais vaut vraiment la peine.”
Boat-based scuba session for certified divers on Mactan Island near Cebu, with a guide, short rides, and a house-reef sanctuary feel.
“I had 3 boat dive with Scotty's Action Sports Network lead by Bernie and Miki.”
Scuba with whale sharks in Oslob and snorkel the coral gardens of Sumilon Sanctuary, with hotel pickup and equipment included.
“Très bon guide voiture. Plongée avec les requins baleines à faire absolument en plongée bouteille même si très touristique. Club plongée Oslob très bof, île de sumillon 2 eme plongée guide de palanquée très sympa mais plongée très banale Prix total je pense beaucoup trop cher”
Moalboal sardines run underwater session and Pescador Island snorkeling in 8 hours, with hotel pickup and equipment included.
“I almost died on this tour with Amo Dive Centre. Shortly after surfacing from my dive, I became extremely unwell and was hospitalised with decompression sickness. The treatment cost over £1,500/117,000 pesos and required several days in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Doctors confirmed nitrogen had entered my bloodstream, heart and brain, and said that if…”
Speedboat two scuba sessions to Olango Island near Cebu: quick ride, beginner coaching, GoPro underwater photos, and optional Nitrox.
“close to water front, very close even with diving geers on back.”
One day in Moalboal, Cebu with two guided scuba sessions at Pescador Island plus hotel transfers, gear, fees, and a meal.
“It was a great trip where we saw millions of sardines, sea turtles, and all the fish in Finding Nemo.”
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