Deep Zone Dive Center - Bohol

The team at Deep Zone Dive Center really nails that balance of professional operation with a wonderfully relaxed, family-run feel. We often find ourselves recommending them to divers who want to explore Bohol’s well-known spots without feeling like just another number. They’ve carved out a neat niche, offering not only the usual PADI courses up to Divemaster but also those early morning whale shark encounters, which, let’s be honest, are a major draw for many heading to this part of the Philippines. What we love about them is their approach to the whole experience. Instead of a rush-rush, two-dives-and-you’re-done pace, they tend to build out multi-day packages. This means you get to really settle in, exploring sites like Sumilon Island’s steep walls, where we've seen everything from schooling barracuda to cruising whitetips, or the coral gardens of Caceres Reef. Our favourite is probably the drift dives around Pescador Island, especially when the current picks up and you just fly past those dense sardine balls. Deep Zone runs a tight ship with their boats and gear, and the guides are brilliant at spotting the small stuff, like pygmy seahorses tucked into gorgonians, as well as keeping an eye on the bigger picture. If you’re looking for a comfortable stay and a dive operator that feels more like diving with friends, Deep Zone is a solid pick. They take the hassle out of things, letting you focus on the diving, which, after all, is why we're all here.

Location
Bohol, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.464226, 123.379110
Phone
+639395494697
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://deepzonedivecenter.com/
Courses
OPEN WATER, ADVANCE OPEN WATER, EFR, RESCUE, DIVE MASTER
Equipment Rental
yes
Price Range
budget

Dive Sites Near Deep Zone Dive Center

Deep Zone Dive Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Bohol.

Other Dive Centres in Bohol

Best Time to Dive in Bohol

The warmest water temperatures in Bohol occur in May, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.9°C
  • February: 27.6°C
  • March: 28.3°C
  • April: 29.3°C
  • May: 30.2°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.7°C
  • October: 29.6°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.8°C

Marine Life in Bohol

Home to 148 recorded species including 140 reef fish, 4 seagrass & algae, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Bohol

Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C, currents 5 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