El Dive - Apo Reef
El Dive feels like diving with old friends, which is exactly why we love them. We’ve known these guys since their El Nido days, and they’ve perfected the art of making you feel at home, even when you're 30 metres down off Apo Reef. They're a solid PADI shop, running everything from Discover Scuba sessions for the curious to Advanced Open Water courses for those ready to push a bit deeper. If you’re heading to Apo Reef, you’ll be doing it with them. They know these waters like the back of their hand, which is crucial when navigating the currents that can whip through spots like the Canyons. We’ve spent hours chatting with their divemasters about the best time of day to catch the grey reef sharks at Shark Ridge – usually early morning, by the way, before the sun gets too high. Their rental gear is always well-maintained, a small but important detail when you’re relying on it for multiple dives a day. Honestly, choosing El Dive is choosing local expertise and genuine camaraderie.
- Location
- Apo Reef, Philippines, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 11.181995, 119.392120
- Phone
- +63 919 625 2190
- Website
- http://www.el-dive.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Discover Scuba Diving,Refresher Course,Open Water Course,Advanced Open Water Course
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 5313
Dive Sites Near El Dive
El Dive provides access to 15 dive sites in Apo Reef.
- 7 Islands Reef, Diving (NDC) (reef)
- Agnay Sanctuary (reef)
- Agpanabat Caves Canyons (cave)
- Agpanabat Sanctuary (reef)
- Akitsushima (wreck)
- Akitsushima (wreck)
- Aladin
- Alad North
- Alad Sanctuary Garden (reef)
- Alad South
- Apo 29
- Apo Island - South (Mabuti) - 25m
- Apo Menor
- Apo Reef (reef)
- Aqualife Divers Academy
Other Dive Centres in Apo Reef
Best Time to Dive in Apo Reef
The warmest water temperatures in Apo Reef occur in June, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.1°C
- February: 27.8°C
- March: 28.2°C
- April: 29.1°C
- May: 30.1°C
- June: 30.3°C
- July: 29.9°C
- August: 29.6°C
- September: 29.7°C
- October: 29.8°C
- November: 29.5°C
- December: 29.2°C
Marine Life in Apo Reef
Home to 181 recorded species including 171 reef fish, 5 seagrass & algae, 2 other, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 hard corals, 1 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
- Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - Reef Fish
- Blue-finned Rock Cod (Cephalopholis microprion) - Reef Fish
- Rock Cod (Cephalopholis boenak) - Reef Fish
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Two-spot Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus binotatus) - Reef Fish
- Sunburst Butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Apo Reef
Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 8 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories