Palawan Divers

Apo Reef, Philippines

If you're heading to Apo Reef, we can’t recommend the team at Palawan Divers enough. They operate with a quiet professionalism you don't always find in busier hubs, which makes a big difference when you're out on the liveaboard. We particularly like their approach to courses; they manage to keep things relaxed while still instilling serious competence, whether you’re doing your PADI Open Water or pushing for Divemaster. Our pick for advanced divers is definitely their Nitrox and Deep Diver combo. It lets you really make the most of Apo’s deeper wall dives, where we've spent hours watching grey reef sharks cruise by against that incredible blue. We’ve found their instructors have a knack for spotting the more elusive critters too, like ribbon eels tucked into the coral or those perfectly camouflaged scorpionfish. The boats are always well-maintained, and the small group sizes mean you get plenty of personal attention. It feels less like a dive shop and more like diving with a really organised group of friends.

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