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Cebu’s best days out.
The 10 most popular scuba diving 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“Amazing price for a great experience! Got transportation to and from, 45 minutes underwater as well as pictures and video, I had the exact same experience in Bali for 3x the price. Kenji was also great diving guide.”
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.
“Great team of professionals organised everything and we had the most amazing time. The photos that Michael shared with us were simply amazing. Thanks for the amazing day.”
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…”
Cebu’s Moalboal day pairs a sardine run scuba session with shallow turtle snorkeling, plus reef time and easy pickup.
“The trip wasn’t worth the value of the trip fees, disappointing, look forward to get refund, thanks”
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.
“The equipment was proper, the dives were nice. The guides spoke little English but with diving language and signs we got properly enough by.”
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.”
Every corner of the island, and every way to see it.
