Scuba diving/Philippines/Discover Scuba Diving

Try dives in the Philippines

10 try dives from 10 dive centers in the Philippines, bookable online. Prices start at US$32.

A try dive, also called Discover Scuba Diving, lets you breathe underwater with an instructor at your side without committing to a full course. You get a short briefing, practise a few basic skills in shallow water and then make a real dive to a maximum of 12 metres.

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Discover Scuba Diving
No experience needed
PADIIntro
Fisheye Divers
5.0
Discover Scuba Diving
Boracay, Philippines1 day
$...
/ diver
Discover Scuba Diving
No experience needed
PADIIntro
The Dive Hub
No reviews
Discover Scuba Diving
Dauin, Philippines1 day
$...
/ diver
Discover Scuba Diving
No experience needed
PADIIntro
DIVE at WaterColors
4.9
Discover Scuba Diving
Boracay, Philippines1 day
$...
/ diver
Intro to SCUBA Diving
No experience needed
NAUIIntro
Wicked Squid Divers
5.0
Intro to SCUBA Diving
Boracay, Philippines1 day
$...
/ diver
Discover Scuba Diving
No experience needed
PADIIntro
Aquanaut Dive Center
4.9
Discover Scuba Diving
El Nido, Philippines1 day
$...
/ diver
Intro Dive
No experience needed
SDI/TDIIntro
Blue Lagoon Dive Resort
4.0
Intro Dive
Puerto Galera, Philippines1 day
$...
/ diver
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
No experience needed
PADIIntro
Palaka Siargao Dive Center
4.5
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
General Luna, Philippines1 day
$...
/ diver
Discover Scuba Diving
No experience needed
PADIIntro
Savedra Dive Center
4.6
Discover Scuba Diving
Moalboal, Philippines1 day
$...
/ diver
Try Scuba Dive
No experience needed
SSIIntro
French Kiss Divers Malapascua
4.9
Try Scuba Dive
Malapascua Island, Philippines1 day
$...
/ diver
Try Scuba
No experience needed
PADIIntro
Amigos dive center
No reviews
Try Scuba
Moalboal, Philippines1 hour
$...
/ diver

Diving in the Philippines

The Philippines combines some of the best macro diving in the world with thresher sharks, sardine shoals and wrecks, spread over thousands of islands and at lower prices than most of Asia.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a try dive cost in the Philippines?
On Be Underwater, try dives in the Philippines start at US$32, across 10 options from 10 dive centers. Each listing shows what the price includes.
Do I need a certification for a try dive?
No. A try dive is made for people who have never dived. It is an experience, not a certification, although many dive centers credit it towards the Open Water course.
How long does it take?
Usually half a day, including the briefing, the skills practice and the dive itself.
How do I book on Be Underwater?
Open a listing, choose your date and the number of divers, and book online. The price you see is the dive center's own price, and the dive center confirms your booking.

Keep planning

  • Read our guide to diving in the Philippines
  • Liveaboards in the Philippines

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