Country Guide

Best Scuba Diving in Philippines

12 dive sites in Philippines, ranked by our data-driven Score across 12 categories including marine life, coral health, visibility, operator quality, and value. Average score: 66.8/100.

The Philippines sits in the epicenter of marine biodiversity, and spots like Tubbataha Reef, Apo Island, and Malapascua's thresher shark cleaning station have cult status among experienced divers. Thresher sharks rising at dawn off Malapascua, sardine baitballs at Moalboal, and the WWII wrecks of Coron Bay together make this one of the world's most diverse single-country itineraries. Budget infrastructure and passionate local guides make even remote sites surprisingly accessible.

Best For
Thresher SharksWreck DivingSardine BaitballsMacro PhotographyValue
Best Months
March to June
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  1. #1 · Asia-Pacific
    Tubbataha Reef
    Score 76.0 · Sulu Sea
  2. #2 · Southeast Asia
    Bohol
    Score 74.3 · Bohol Province
  3. #3 · Southeast Asia
    Dumaguete
    Score 72.2 · Negros Oriental
  4. #4 · Southeast Asia
    Puerto Galera
    Score 70.7 · Oriental Mindoro
  5. #5 · Southeast Asia
    Balicasag
    Score 69.3 · Bohol Province
  6. #6 · Southeast Asia
    Siquijor
    Score 69.1 · Siquijor Province
  7. #7 · Southeast Asia
    Siargao
    Score 68.3 · Surigao del Norte
  8. #8 · Asia-Pacific
    Apo Reef
    Score 61.3 · Mindoro
  9. #9 · Asia-Pacific
    Anilao
    Score 60.5 · Batangas
  10. #10 · Asia-Pacific
    Moalboal
    Score 60.5 · Cebu
  11. #11 · Asia-Pacific
    Malapascua
    Score 60.0 · Cebu
  12. #12 · Asia-Pacific
    Coron
    Score 59.2 · Palawan