Scuba Diving in Boracay – Top Dive Sites & Tips for 2025

Last Updated on June 5, 2025 by Roxanne Tamayo

Why Dive in Boracay?

Boracay, renowned for its powdery white sands and vibrant nightlife, is also a hidden gem for scuba diving enthusiasts. With over 25 dive sites accessible by short boat rides, the island offers a diverse range of underwater experiences suitable for both beginners and seasoned divers.

Top Dive Sites in Boracay

Yapak Wall

A deep wall dive (29–40 meters) ideal for Advanced Open Water divers, offering sightings of tuna, barracudas, and occasional reef sharks

• Depth: 29–40 meters
• Certification: Advanced Open Water (AOW)
• Highlights: A deep wall dive teeming with large pelagic species like tuna, barracudas, and occasional sightings of reef sharks.

Camia II Wreck

• Depth: 25–31 meters
• Certification: AOW
• Highlights: An artificial reef created from a sunken cargo ship, now home to groupers, batfish, and a variety of macro life.

Tribird Plane Wreck

• Depth: 25–31 meters
• Certification: AOW
• Highlights: A unique dive featuring a sunken aircraft, surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and inhabited by reef fish and occasional sea snakes.

Crocodile Island

• Depth: 10–25 meters
• Certification: Open Water (OW)
• Highlights: Known for its rich biodiversity, including lionfish, moray eels, and colorful coral gardens.

Angol Point

With depths of 5–20 meters, this site is perfect for beginners, featuring gentle slopes adorned with soft corals and anemones.

• Depth: 5–20 meters
• Certification: OW
• Highlights: Ideal for beginners, this site offers gentle slopes adorned with soft corals, sea stars, and anemones.

I have to apologize, as I don’t have photos for each location. I never had a camera, but we went diving to Friday’s Rock, Camia Wreck, and Balinghai.

During my first dive in Boracay, I had panic attacks, which almost led me not to continue the dive. It was because the water was wavy, and I nearly forgot how to breathe with my regulator. So silly of me for forgetting. There is a reason that I should dive more often so that I’ll be comfortable every time I get back into the water.

As a solo traveler, I wasn’t sure if I should forego diving but glad to meet Nick through Couchsurfing and told me his plans on the island for six days. Since I stayed for two weeks and brought my work with me, I was flexible with my schedule. We met our dive instructor Nicolas per recommendation through CS connection of Nick and decided to go diving the next day. In some other days, Nick and I went to island hopping which I never did the first time in Boracay back in 2014. I will have a separate blog post about it.

Marine Life Encounters

Divers in Boracay can expect to encounter a plethora of marine species, including:

• Parrotfish
• Angelfish
• Butterflyfish
• Lionfish
• Scorpionfish
• Green and Hawksbill turtles

The island’s clear waters and healthy coral reefs make it a haven for underwater photographers and marine life enthusiasts.

For more adventures in the Philippines, check out my Cebu diving experience.

Learn more about PADI certifications on the official PADI website.

Dive Courses and Certifications

Boracay offers a range of PADI-certified courses:

• Discover Scuba Diving: For beginners looking to experience diving without certification. Book here at GetYourGuide
• Open Water Diver: Entry-level certification allowing independent dives up to 18 meters.
• Advanced Open Water Diver: Enhances skills and allows dives up to 30 meters, essential for sites like Yapak.
• Specialty Courses: Including Wreck Diving, Night Diving, and Enriched Air Nitrox.

Interested in going Scuba Diving in Boracay?

Recommended Boracay Dive Resorts

Calypso Dive Resort

I booked a dive with an instructor at Calypso Dive Resort. It’s a white beachfront located at Sitio Manggayad Baranggay Manoc-Manoc Boracay Island Malay Aklan Philippines, Station 3, Boracay Island, Philippines, 5608.

New Wave Divers

A PADI 5-Star Dive Resort offering personalized diving experiences since 2003. Station 1, Balabag Plaza, Boracay Malay Aklan, Station 1, Boracay Island, Philippines, 5608

Dive Gurus

Known for their tailored dive safaris and experienced instructors. Beachfront Boat Stn 3, Boracay Island, Station 3, Boracay Island, Philippines, 5608

WaterColors Boracay Dive Resort

Located on White Beach, providing a range of courses and fun dives. Beachfront, White Beach, Station 1, Boracay Island, Philippines, 5608

I got excited to do my scuba diving in Boracay in 2017. At last, I’m blogging again and I am here to continue what happened on Boracay Island. This is how I roll on moving on from a failed winter trip to South Korea, I went Boracay diving. If you will ask me where did I get my PADI Open Water Diving license. I got it on Malapascua Island where I saw the thresher sharks.

Aside from partying on Boracay Island, I did three dives there. Actually, I’ve done several things on the island compared to my first time back in 2014. But I never regret spending money on the island because my intention was to have fun once again. If you ask me how much is the cost for each dive, it’s PhP1,800 for licensed diver and PhP3,500 (at least) for Discover Scuba Diving.

Best Time to Dive

The optimal diving season in Boracay spans from October to May, characterized by calm seas and excellent visibility.

Tips for Divers

Stay Hydrated: Bring water to prevent dehydration.

Light Meals: Opt for easy-to-digest foods before dives.

Morning Dives: Visibility is often better in the early hours.

Appropriate Gear: Wear a long wetsuit for comfort and protection.

Respect Marine Life: Avoid touching corals and marine creatures.

Where to stay in Boracay?

I highly recommend Mad Monkey Boracay <— do check out my review.

Never thought that my solo trip to Boracay turned out to be so much fun as I’ve met friends from my past travels and met new people through common friends. Next, I should blog about partying and getting drunk in Boracay.

Check out my YouTube video

Here’s a video of this Boracay Diving Adventure last February 2017 so I asked Nicolas some photos and videos for my blog. Of course, to keep some memories. Right after this trip, I wished to have my own underwater camera but it’s too expensive. Wish was granted last April 2017 as I received a gift from a friend. Hopefully, I could capture some photos and videos on my next diving trip.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Roxanne Tamayo (@itravelrox)

While I was working on my laptop at my host’s place in Boracay, I received a message from Matt that he was flying to Boracay. We first met on Malapascua island during our Open Water Diving days. What a small world as they’re friends with Nicolas, the dive instructor. So I was able to do my third dive with Matt.

If you have read my previous post, Matt made me drunk the night he arrived in Boracay. Do check out my happy drunk moment here: Go to Boracay – Moving On from a Failed Winter Trip.

Final Thoughts

Boracay’s underwater world offers a captivating experience for divers of all levels. From vibrant coral gardens to intriguing wrecks, the island promises unforgettable adventures beneath the waves. Whether you’re taking your first plunge or seeking new depths, Boracay is a must-visit diving destination in the Philippines.