Moalboal – A Divers Paradise (Cebu)

December 22nd, 2008 |

Author: Matt

Moalboal is located South West of Cebu city. Famous for its diving its also a great place for the more adventurous with trekking, rapelling, climbing. But mainly for its diving that makes it a top destination with holiday makers.

Diving is available for the beginner right through to the experienced and many diving schools and shops are located in the area. From a 2 day safari to week long programs. If your a keen diver this is the place to go.

I have listed dive shops in the area below :-

Seaquest Dive Center - In the same location with Sumisid Lodge in the basketball court opposite Nelson’s. It has a beach side location its courses train right upto PADI Instructor level and a PADI Course Director is available on permanent staff.

Ocean Safari – Locally owned and operated, it is also one of the longest established operations along the Beach. Daily dive trips, PADI courses. Situated in the basketball court at the central-north end of the Beach. One boat. Also co-operates with Ocean Safari II at Pacitas.

Savedra Dive Centre – German operated, PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre with two dive shops, one in the central area and one to the south end of the Beach at Mollie’s Place. Offers daily dive trips and PADI courses to Instructor level, Nitrox diving/instruction, tek courses. They operate three boats.

Neptune Diving Unlimited – Swedish operators, PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre. offering daily dive trips to the local sites and safaris in the Visayan region during the season (March-June). Offers courses to PADI Instructor level, Nitrox diving/instruction. Situated centrally. Second operation in Liloan, southern Cebu. One large boat

Ocean Globe – (used to be Ocean Safari II). Sorry I have no info about this dive shop at all other than the Japanese-only web site. If anyone would like to send me background info I would be grateful

Blue Abyss Dive Shop – based between Visaya Divers and Pacitas on the right-hand (sea) side of the track. One boat, Swiss/German run. PADI courses, Nitrox diving and courses

Visaya Divers – at the south end of the Beach, together with Quo Vadis Resort. German operated with two boats and PADI instruction, Nitrox (IANTD) diving/instruction

Savedra II – based at Mollie’s Place, satellite operation of Savedra Dive Centre

Sea Explorers, Moalboal – based at Love’s Beach Resort, an operation with other shops in some of the best diving areas in central Philippines – Negros, Siquijor, Bohol, Cabiliao and Malapascua (northern Cebu). Swiss-managed, two boats

Diving Operators :-

Asian-Belgian Resort – close to White Beach
Dolphin House – next to White Beach (the only really good beach in the area) with good access to all the Moalboal dive sites
Free Diving in Moalboal/Cebu courses are available in White Beach & Cebu.
Magic Island at Tongo Point – away from the bustle of Panagsama with beautiful views towards Badian and Pescador
Ravanela Resort – On White Beach with accommodation and diving. Dutch owner.
Sampaguita Resort – Italian-owned resort on Tongo Point, south of Panagsama Beach.

Many of the shops/instructors speak many languages but not all shops/instructors speak all of them so if you need a specific language you need to shop around. Aswell as the fact Instructors move from one company to another so if you asked for someone by name who was there last year dont be surprised if they say he no longer works there. But forgets to meantion he works next door. Its a very competative business and theyre not about to give up trade. Shop around before making any bookings as you may find a better deal.

Equipment standards for hire varies from shop to shop before you agree to hire anything ask to see it first. Also request to see if the shop has current and upto date safety equipment. E.g First Aid Kit, Oxygen on the boat, Has the boat got communication equipment to keep it in touch with the coast.

Think about your safety when diving first.

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Moalboal – A Divers Paradise (Cebu)