Bohol is an island province comprising 75 smaller surrounding islands.  The number of dive sites in these islands is estimated to be 100; half are reef dives, and the other half are wall dives.  Most of the dive sites are concentrated in Panglao Island, where the airport is also located.  

Bohol has a little of everything divers look for, including schools of jacks in Panglao, sardine runs in Napaling reef, larger marine life like hammerheads in Cabilao, and muck diving and coral walls in Anda. 

As a popular tourist destination, many visitors come to visit famous sites like the Chocolate Hills.  In 2023, Bohol Island was designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark, the first in the Philippines. 

Our Dive Center Partner

Sea Explorers is one of the most established scuba diving operators in the Philippines, with locations in Cabilao, Daulin, Malapascua, Sipalay, and Siquijor.  Each resort offers a variety of accommodations that meet the diverse expectations of divers.  Options range from the comfortable Pura Villa and Vida Resorts to the luxurious Vida Homes bungalows.  

Pura Vida Cabilao is one of Bohol’s crown jewels.  It sits in a remote part of the beautiful island of Cabilao.  The bungalows, perched above a cliff and facing the ocean, have the best view of the rising sun.  Those below the cliff are metres away from the resort’s own private beachfront.  Staffed by the indigenous islanders and trained by Sea Explorers, guests in Pura Vida Cabilao will experience the kind of hospitality they will remember for a long time to come. 

PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the largest dive agency in the world, operating in 186 countries and territories. It has a global network of more than 6,600 dive centers and resorts, as well as over 128,000 professional members.

SSI (Scuba Schools International) is another dive agency, with more than 3,500 authorized dealers and 35 regional centers, along with offices worldwide.

Both PADI and SSI offer internationally recognized diver training programs, and their certifications are widely accepted. It’s important to note that both organizations are for-profit entities.