Explore Boracay

Nestled in the Visayas region of the Philippines, Boracay is a diving paradise with its turquoise waters and vibrant marine life. The island's dive sites are known for their ease, making them ideal for beginners or those seeking a relaxed diving experience. Typical marine life includes colorful reef fish such as parrotfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish, as well as more exotic species like blue-spotted stingrays and moray eels. The healthy coral reefs around Boracay support this diverse ecosystem, offering divers a visual feast beneath the waves.

In addition to its marine diversity, Boracay offers a variety of diving environments that cater to different preferences. From serene shore dives to adventurous boat dives, and even liveaboard experiences, there's something for everyone. Seasonal highlights include encounters with vibrant nudibranchs and the chance to observe fascinating behaviors of species like mantis shrimps and sea snakes. The island's peaceful atmosphere, free from the bustling party scene of the past, now complements the tranquil diving experience, making Boracay a standout destination for both novice and seasoned divers alike.

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    • Basic Diver

    Basic Diver

    In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.

    DiveGurus Boracay, Beachfront Boat Station 3, Brgy Manoc-Manoc,, 5608, Malay, Boracay, PHL
    May 13, 2026 +263 More
    $57.34
    ₱3,500.00
    React Right - Course Combination (FA, CPR, AED, O2)

    React Right - Course Combination (FA, CPR, AED, O2)

    React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!

    DiveGurus Boracay, Beachfront Boat Station 3, Brgy Manoc-Manoc,, 5608, Malay, Boracay, PHL
    May 13, 2026 +263 More
    $139.25
    ₱8,500.00
    Open Water Diver

    Open Water Diver

    This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

    DiveGurus Boracay, Beachfront Boat Station 3, Brgy Manoc-Manoc,, 5608, Malay, Boracay, PHL
    May 13, 2026 +263 More
    $409.55
    ₱25,000.00
    Scuba Skills Update

    Scuba Skills Update

    It is easy for dive skills to get rusty and to lose confidence when you have not dived for a while. With the SSI Scuba Skills Update, we will get you back in the water and diving with ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver program, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. This is a great course to take just before a dive holiday, so you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time admiring the marine life. If you are a non-certified Open Water Diver student, a Scuba Skills Update is ideal for practicing your dive skills before your open water training dives. With no fixed course duration, you can take your time and focus on the skills you need help with.

    DiveGurus Boracay, Beachfront Boat Station 3, Brgy Manoc-Manoc,, 5608, Malay, Boracay, PHL
    May 13, 2026 +287 More
    $40.96
    ₱2,500.00
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    Diving in Boracay

    Most of the diving on Boracay is reef diving, with a backdrop of fine white sand everywhere. There are wall dives to enjoy too. There can be gentle drifts along the longer (East and West) sides of the island which are good for beginners. The currents in the channels between Boracay and Carabao, and Boracay and Panay can be fierce, so be sure to follow a guide.

    The island is well catered to tourism and there are plenty of dive centers and dive resorts to choose from. Some dive resorts cater to the luxury end of the market and some have cheaper options available. There is lots of accommodation, of varied pricing, all over the island for those wishing to dive at a center. It is a popular island for dive courses, especially for beginners as the water looks so appealing! The dives are fairly easy and provide great training opportunities. Some liveaboards pass by this area, but as most dives are very close to shore, it may be easier to stay on the island.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Boracay

    The coral reefs of Boracay are healthy and very pretty. They play host to an abundance of reef fish. More than 25 species of boxfish can be found in Boracay’s reefs. Other common sites are anemonefish, damselfish, angelfish, parrotfish and triggerfish. Macro photographers will be kept happy with all the nudibranch, peacock mantis shrimp, ribbon eels and pipefish. Bigger fish are seen often too like stingrays, moray eels and sea snakes. Schooling fish like fusiliers and jacks swim in the blue above the reef with the hunters like tuna, trevally, white and blacktip reef sharks and grey reef sharks accompanying them.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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    Green Turtle

    Green Turtle
    245 Sightings
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    Hawksbill Turtle

    Hawksbill Turtle
    130 Sightings
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    16
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 200

    Alamy-WaterFrame
    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
    67 Sightings
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    17
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

    iStock/ultramarinfoto
    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    58 Sightings
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    12
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 28

    Udo Kefrig
    Clownfish

    Clownfish
    1k Sightings
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    106
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish
    653 Sightings
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    70
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    53
    M
    47
    A
    55
    M
    59
    J
    59
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    34
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    35
    N
    58
    D
    36

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Shutterstock-Rich Carey
    Angelfish

    Angelfish
    648 Sightings
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    75
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    51
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    48
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    36
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    53
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    46

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

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    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    459 Sightings
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    23
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    59
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    23
    M
    16
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    44
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    24
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    52
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    28

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 8

    Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
    Bannerfish

    Bannerfish
    446 Sightings
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    40
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    38
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    M
    35
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    34
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    40
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    46
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 12

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    Lionfish

    Lionfish
    414 Sightings
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    51
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    56
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    16
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    33
    J
    28
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    18
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    38
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    52
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    17
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish
    385 Sightings
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    50
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    34
    M
    40
    A
    15
    M
    24
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    29
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    40
    A
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    S
    26
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    39
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    28
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    20

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 85

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    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish
    323 Sightings
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    33
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    28
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    11
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    24
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    32
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    40
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    24
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    17
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish
    220 Sightings
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    51
    F
    33
    M
    23
    A
    1
    M
    18
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    15
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    14
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    22
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    16
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    203 Sightings
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    8
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    21
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Alamy-Andre Seal
    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    180 Sightings
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    24
    F
    1
    M
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    A
    8
    M
    14
    J
    30
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    18
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    51
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    23
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 150

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    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    144 Sightings
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    7
    F
    2
    M
    9
    A
    3
    M
    5
    J
    18
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    17
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    46
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    6
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    9
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    19
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    3

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish
    131 Sightings
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    26
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    23
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    8
    A
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    13
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    7
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    A
    3
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    27
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    10

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 110

    iStock-Rainer von Brandis
    Snapper

    Snapper
    102 Sightings
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    1
    F
    2
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    8
    A
    1
    M
    23
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    20
    J
    10
    A
    25
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    1
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    7
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    2
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    2

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 50

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    Frogfish

    Frogfish
    93 Sightings
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    10
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    3
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    18
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    6
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    8
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    9
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    3
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    11
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    18

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
    Boxfish

    Boxfish
    75 Sightings
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    3
    M
    0
    A
    5
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    J
    13
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    9
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    22
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    9
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
    Goatfish

    Goatfish
    69 Sightings
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    2
    F
    1
    M
    0
    A
    8
    M
    2
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    15
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    7
    A
    14
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    3
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    3
    N
    14
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    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
    68 Sightings
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    1
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    2
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    1
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    4
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    20
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    5
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    21
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    1
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    Banded Sea Krait

    Banded Sea Krait
    57 Sightings
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    12
    F
    8
    M
    13
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    M
    8
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    4
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    0

    The best Months to dive in Boracay

    Boracay can be dived year-round, but the optimal season is from October to June. This is the driest season, and the weather can be slightly wetter for the rest of the year.

    During the warm, dry months between April and June is when the visibility is best, sometimes exceeding 50 meters/164 feet. Between December and February, cooler water comes in, which encourages a plankton and algae bloom, reducing the visibility to as low as 5 meters/16 feet at times.

    The air and water temperatures are fairly constant year-round at about 30°C/86°F. The water can drop as low as 26°C/79°F in December–February. The wet season from July–October has the biggest variations in air temperature; they can soar to 38°C/100°F and plummet to 20°C/68°F during storms.

    Dive Centers

    DiveGurus Boracay

    DiveGurus Boracay

    Beachfront Boat Station 3, Brgy Manoc-Manoc,, 5608 Malay, Boracay - Philippines
    KESAM DIVE RESORT BORACAY ISLAND, BORACAY KESAM DIVE

    KESAM DIVE RESORT BORACAY ISLAND, BORACAY KESAM DIVE

    Inside Bans Resort, Zone VI,, 5608 Malay Aklan, Boracay - Philippines
    BLUEFIN DIVE CENTER

    BLUEFIN DIVE CENTER

    Zone V, Bolabog, 5608 Malay , Aklan, Boracay - Philippines
    Neptune Dive Center Boracay

    Neptune Dive Center Boracay

    SITIO ANGOL, 5608 MALAY, Boracay - Philippines

    ORA FREEDIVE

    2nd Floor Snflower’s commercial unit balabag boracay malay aklan, 5608 Aklan, Boracay - Philippines

    Dive Sites

    DiveGurus Diving Services Corp., 5608 Malay
    Tribird Plane Wreck <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Tribird Plane Wreck (★4.6)

    The Tri-Bird Plane Wreck is a 20 meter long airplane that was sunk on purpose on March 1st, 2012. It has a wing span of about 25 meters and is lying upside down on sandy grounds. The wreck starts at a depth of 25 meters down to the ground at 30 meters.
    DiveGurus Diving Services Corp., 5608 Manoc Manoc
    Camia Wreck <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Camia Wreck (★4.6)

    Camia was Boracay’s first artifical reef. It is a former steel-hulled fish processing vessel, sunk on purpose January 2001 by BASS. It is 30 meters long and rests upright on a sandy bottom at 32 meters with the top deck ar around 22 meters depth.
    DiveGurus Diving Services Corp., 5608 Malay
    Laguna Reef (Laguna de Boracay) <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Laguna Reef (Laguna de Boracay) (★4.5)

    Laguna is located at the backside of Boracay and is espacially often visited when it‘s windy on the frontside during habagat. The divesite reaches a depth of 20 meters and is therefore suited for beginners and advanced divers.
    DiveGurus Diving Services Corp., 5608 Malay
    Fridays Rock <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Fridays Rock (★4.5)

    A dive at Fridays covers two divespots: Fridays Rock which is up to 18 meters deep and Fridays Reef which reaches 12 meters of depth. Its a very well visited divesite.
    DiveGurus Diving Services Corp., 5608 Manoc Manoc
    Angol Point <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Angol Point (★4.6)

    This is an excellent dive site for beginners and training dives. The reef is covered with stony corals, leather corals, anemones, sea stars and sea cucumbers.
    DiveGurus Diving Services Corp., 5608 Malay
    Coral Garden <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Coral Garden (★4.5)

    About 1 kilometer offshore, in the middle of world-famous White Beach is Coral Garden dive site. Training ground for thousands of divers over the years . In clear calm conditions, entry-level student divers will be introduced to open water diving. The terrain is sandy channels and areas around coral bommies.
    DiveGurus Diving Services Corp., 5608 Manoc Manoc
    Balinghai Wall <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Balinghai Wall (★4.4)

    Balinghai Wall is 15-20 minutes boat ride from most Boracay dive shops. The dive site has a steep coral slope running parallel to the shore line. Starting depth is 8 meters to a maximum depth of 25 meters. The extent of the wall is about 800 meters long. There are artificial reef balls in the deep part.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    Freedive Angol Point Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Freedive Angol Point Reef (★4.4)

    Easily accessible freediving site on a shallow coral slope. Normally little current, sand channels interspersed with coral bommies or outcrops for great photo opportunities!
    Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
    Crocodile <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Crocodile (★4.6)

    Small rocky island off the south-east corner of Boracay Island. Coral-encrusted wall on the south side with many small overhangs and caverns. Most colorful night dive site. Currents can be tricky, rising tide best.
    Mares
    DG Beachfront Dive Site <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    DG Beachfront Dive Site (★4.3)

    Beachfront immediately in front of DiveGurus Boracay, offering a convenient training site for underwater navigation and night dives. Gently sloping sandy bottom with a few scattered coral outcrops and rocks.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    Yapak 2 <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Yapak 2 (★4.5)

    The jewel of all Boracay dive sites, for all adrenaline junkies: from the choppy surface, fast descent into the blue until you hit the top of the wall at 32 m....dropping down to 65 m. Best on a flood tide, to encounter all the feeding fish and open soft corals.