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Submariner Diving Center

Diving center Scuba instructor

One of the Most Reviewed Diving centers in El Nido


Address

C. Hama, Zone 3, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, Philippines

Website

www.submarinerdiving.com

Contact

+63 945 184 9072

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (298 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 8 PM

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  • 5/5 Jason K. 3 months ago on Google • 117 reviews New
    Amazing place to learn how to dive. I was super impressed with the profecinalism of all the staff, Especially with the dive master who I trained under. He made me feel absolutely confident in diving by the time I was done my training. The boats they own are also the largest of any of the dive shops in town so you have a full size boat with a toilet on board (nothing fancy but it does the trick) they fill the bottles right on the boat and have spare gear for everything. Nice to have some room to walk around and have a decent size group on the boat to make friends with while you have your lunch and between dives. I looked into all the dive shops fairly thoroughly and was not disappointed on my decision to use this one. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark C. 8 months ago on Google • 106 reviews
    When I go diving, I am very picky with which company I dive with. When in El Nideo I will only dive with Submariner. Their boats are set up very will, the crew and Dive Masters are always first class and when I have to use their wetsuits or BCD, it’s always in perfect condition. I also stay at their accommodation which is clean and at a great price. The staff are super friendly and the food it great. They now have a roof top bar which may have the best view in El Nido while having a beer or meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julene M. 1 year ago on Google • 101 reviews
    Great! I’m AOW and went out with them to do three dives on a day. All the dive masters on the trip took their time to brief us on the dives and do a safety recap (even if I had dives only 5 months before these are always great). Our dive master, L-5, was friendly and knowledgeable, and showed us so many cool things under the water. It was only three of us diving with the guide, perfect ratio, and only three groups on the boat. The equipment was well kept and they took care of everything for us. Perfect experience!

  • 5/5 Larissa 3 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    Me and my boyfriend did 6 dives in two days and it was amazing. Jojo our divemaster was perfect and he did a lot of good fotos and videos. The energy on the boat was great. Thanks again!😊

  • 5/5 Ross C. 7 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    From the Boss to the workers, the boats, diving gear, shop, bar and accommodation you can see this is a professional venture : well set up and well run. Everyone is happy, friendly and good fun providing good service from the front desk to the boats and underwater too. All equipment is quality and in new condition, the boats are large and very well equipped (best in town), the crew and divemasters love their work and are committed to everyone's safety. Freddy my divemaster was happy to operate the camera and get some great pics all at the same time... l cannot speak highly enough of the overall service and would not go anywhere else..... All this and a very reasonable price too.... Back soon, Ross.

  • 5/5 Axel R. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    We did our open water course and our advance course with Submariner. Everything was great! Our instructor, Abel, was amazing! Very patient and calm. (Which helped me has I was a bit nervous..). The good on board was also very good and the quantity was perfect! 👌🏽 Safety and good vibes on board and underwater! The perfect combo!! 🤗 I 100% recommend Submariner diving center! And will definitely go back when I come to El Nido. ☺️

  • 5/5 Beatriz Santos C. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    I did my open water and advanced course with submariner, and it was absolutely amazing. It was a great service since paperwork to my instructor Abel, which was lovely and very helpful, amazing vibes, and made me feel very safe. During the course, he was able to help me find my first underwater targets and dreams. I can't recommend this center enough ✨️🙏🏻

  • 5/5 Caroline O. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Had the best experience diving for the first time! I felt safe and the instructor was SO good at explaining everything! Definitely recommend🤩

  • 4/5 Maxime G. 9 months ago on Google
    Open water with Abel ! I had an incredible experience at El Nido Diving Center while obtaining my Open Water certification with Abel and the amazing crew. Abel's professionalism and teaching skills made the course enjoyable and rewarding. He always had a smile on his face and created a fantastic atmosphere on the boat. The various exercises were both challenging and fun, allowing me to learn at a comfortable pace. Plus, the delicious food served on the boat was an added bonus! El Nido is undeniably a beautiful place for Open Water certification, and the diving experience exceeded my expectations. We encountered an abundance of fascinating marine life at different locations, making each dive an exciting exploration. However, I stayed three nights in the diving center's dorm and had a less pleasant experience. The noise from children and people watching TV all night made it difficult to rest peacefully. It didn't feel like a typical hostel environment. (-1 🌟 ) Overall, I highly recommend El Nido Diving Center for the exceptional diving experience with Abel and the crew. Just be mindful of the dorm's noise if you prefer a quieter stay. El Nido itself is a stunning destination for diving and exploration.

  • 5/5 Pinky L. 10 months ago on Google
    It's always fun diving with Submariner Team, one of the reasons why I took almost all my courses (except OW) since I first dove with them for fun dive last year and became one of their divemasters. I learned a lot of priceless skills and information from my instructors Windel and Abel along with all my former colleagues who assisted me with my journey to become a competent divemaster. Everybody are friendly, smiling and always bringing good vibes and good laughs especially the owner, Mark who has been very nice to me and to every guests and staff. I can't say anything bad about this person. He's a very, very nice, down-to-earth guy and I think that's the reason why this dive center has a happy vibe. DM and instructors are very professional and the service is always excellent. I know for sure that they do excellent service for their guests since I learned from them. Boats are the biggest in all of El Nido's dive centers, complete gears and available accessories for rent. The foods are always good as well, with fresh fruits and unlimited coffee and water on the boat. They also have beach bar and cafe and restaurant, hotel and hostel. What a convenient place to be and have the best view. Thank you Submariner Diving Center, you will always be a family to me. I will never forget all of my experiences and opportunities I had with the whole team. ❤️

  • 5/5 Ariauna S. 1 year ago on Google
    What an incredible day. I did a refresher dive and 2 fun dives after not diving for 6 years (qualified open water). My dive master (Don) was incredible in making sure I was up to speed with everything I needed to know. His knowledge and professionalism really settled my nerves and left me trusting him 100%. The boat crew were lovely and the food was delicious. There is a reason this dive shop is rated 5 stars with PADI. I will definitely be back, and I will be requesting Don personally (although every other instructor I met today was outstanding)

  • 5/5 J. J. 6 months ago on Google
    Wonderful experience! Did 3 fun dives with divemaster Kevin🦸‍♂️, a hero in finding little, beautiful snales or a stingray hiding under a rock! 🙌 Great equipment, spacious boat and great crew made it a very comfortable diving day. Loved the South Miniloc dive site 😳😍

  • 5/5 Jacob C. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Submariner Dive centre, more specifically, my partner’s and I, instructor Abel. Made the course feel inclusive and comfortable. I will highly recommend Submariner to anyone interested in taking their PADI course in El Nido. Thanks 🙏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sheralex B. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    The crew is simply amazing, friendly and always there to cheer you up. Specially to kuya Gerald (shout out) he was the one who taught me basic diving. Well it was fun, i did my trial there. The boat is big suitable for diving, well organised. I learned my first dive here and it was worth it. I would definitely recommend this dive shop!!.


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