If you’ve always wanted to try scuba diving, El Nido is an incredible place to begin. Surrounded by the limestone islands, clear tropical waters and colourful marine life of Bacuit Bay, diving in El Nido gives first-time divers the opportunity to discover a completely different side of Palawan.

You don’t need any previous diving experience to get started. Beginners can choose between trying scuba diving for a day or completing an internationally recognised Open Water certification.

At Submariner Diving Center, we have been introducing visitors to scuba diving in El Nido for more than 15 years. Our experienced dive professionals will guide you through every stage, from learning how the equipment works to taking your first breaths underwater.

This beginner’s guide explains what to expect, how to get started and why El Nido is such a great place to learn to scuba dive.