Saronde

Manado Manado Manado Manado of North Sulawesi, an Indonesian province.  Diving in Manado is often associated with Bunaken National Marine Park, known for its magnificent coral walls, and Bangka Island, famous for its stunning soft coral pinnacles.  These vibrant underwater environments are home to a diverse array of marine life, including giant turtles, various species […]

Bohol

Bohol Our Partners Vide Homes, Dauin Bohol Our Partners Atmosphere, Dauin Bohol Our Partners Atmosphere, Dauin 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 […]

Sipadan

Sipadan Sipadan Sipadan Palau Sipadan is renowned as one of the world’s top dive sites.  Located off the coast of Borneo, Malaysia, Sipadan is famous for its incredible marine biodiversity and vibrant coral reefs.  Sipadan is highly regulated and has limited daily diving permits to maintain the pristine condition of this marine sanctuary.   While divers can expect schools […]

Manado

Manado Manado Manado Manado is the capital city of North Sulawesi, an Indonesian province.  Diving in Manado is often associated with Bunaken National Marine Park, known for its magnificent coral walls, and Bangka Island, famous for its stunning soft coral pinnacles.  These vibrant underwater environments are home to a diverse array of marine life, including […]

Coron

Coron Our Partners Coron Our Partners Coron Our Partners Coron, located in the northern part of Palawan, is a well-known wreck-diving site among divers. It has 24 Japanese warships sunk at various depths to cater to divers with different diving experiences.   Besides diving, Coron is known for its spectacular limestone cliffs, crystal-clear lakes, rejuvenating saltwater hot springs, […]

Batanes

Batanes Our Partners Claude, Batanes Lodge Batanes Our Partners Batanes Our Partners Batanes is a group of 10 volcanic islands in the northern Philippines known for its excellent dive sites and superb visibility. Referred to as the “New Zealand” of the Philippines, Batanes enjoys pleasant weather, beautiful hills, and breathtaking coastal areas. The province has preserved its […]

Dauin

Dauin Our Partners Sea Explorers, Dauin Dauin Our Partners Sea Explorers, Dauin Dauin Our Partners Atmosphere, Dauin Dauin 15km south of Dumaguete, is famous for its black volcanic sandy beaches and muck diving.  It is a haven for photographers into macro critters.  Along Dauin are over 30 dive sites, with Apo Island being the must-visit […]

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat​ Our Partners Raja Ampat​ Our Partners Raja Ampat​ Our Partners Jurrien Wiss, Raja Ampat Raja Ampat, the four kings, comprises four main islands and over 1500 smaller islands, cays, and shoals.  The Raja Ampat archipelago forms part of the Coral Triangle, producing the richest marine biodiversity on the planet due to the rich nutrient water that feeds […]

Komodo

Komodo Our Partners Komodo Our Partners Komodo Our Partners Pulau Komodo is a part of the Komodo National Park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1991. It is also the habitat of the endangered Komodo dragon, the largest lizard on Earth. For divers, Komodo is a scuba diving […]

Banda Sea

Banda Sea Our Partners Photo by Solitude Banda Sea Our Partners Banda Sea Our Partners The Banda Sea is a marine ecoregion and part of the Coral Triangle region, which has a large diversity of coral reefs and aquatic species in the broader Indo-Pacific.  The Banda Sea is a deep sea with nutrient-rich water that […]

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.