Turtle Divers is a Filipino-owned and run PADI dive center on Serena Street, Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan. All instructors and guides are local — the center’s stated priorities are safety, environmental protection, and fun, with a strong conservation ethos reflected in how trips are operated. Instructors Daniel, Jeff, Jun Jun, and Jeremy are named in recent reviews for attentive guiding and small-group management.
The center runs from a waterfront location on Serena Street with direct banca access to Bacuit Bay’s dive sites. All dive trips include equipment, boat, divemaster, dive computer, underwater camera, and snacks.
Turtle Divers runs PADI courses from Discover Scuba through Divemaster, with the full course range listed on their website. All courses are run in small groups.
Daily fun dives explore Bacuit Bay’s named sites — Nat-Nat, North Rock, Twin Rocks, Paglugaban, Helicopter Island, and more. The sunrise dive departs at 5:30AM for early morning conditions when light and marine activity are at their best. All trips include underwater camera use so divers leave with their own photos.
Get covered before you dive: DAN Travel Insurance or DiveAssure.
Divers who want a fully Filipino-operated center in El Nido — Turtle Divers is consistently reviewed as one of the friendliest and most personalized operations in town, with a tight-knit local guide team. Early risers who want the sunrise dive experience in Bacuit Bay before the day-tripper boats arrive. First-time divers doing Discover Scuba who want a center where all equipment, camera, and snacks are included in a single package price.
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