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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“They picked me up on time as they discussed. The activity itself was phenomenal! It’s an entirely different world down there and it’s so peaceful. I wish I could stay under there for longer but it was truly amazing can’t wait to do it again in the future.”
Beach-entry scuba session off Mactan with beginner practice, free photos and videos, pickup included, and schools of sardines.
“Beautiful dive spots and health sea life. Kenji was excellent in service before, during and after to make the experience very memorable.”
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.
“Very professional but also friendly. Lots to see. Nice boat team and Michael dive instructor very good.”
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.
“Wspaniały czas. Byliśmy tylko we 2 więc jak prywatna wycieczka . Nasz kierowca był super dziękujemy 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Nurkowania na wyspie oraz przy brzegu z sardynkami są wspaniałe 🙌🙌🙌 Mega polecamy również miasteczko 😉”
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.
“Only saw 2 whale sharks, the guide said it was 3. But still I was expecting to see many more. The diving in the Sumilon sanctuary was good lots to see.”
Moalboal sardines run underwater session and Pescador Island snorkeling in 8 hours, with hotel pickup and equipment included.
“1) Good diving instructor at Moalbal. 2) I had some cash with me, but i was not aware of a choice of php$ 2,000 in case interest to dive at Pescador Island, therefore i was not able to choose that option. Maybe if i knew it i may have took more cash with me. 3)…”
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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