Sea Explorers Sipalay - Bohol
The team at Sea Explorers Sipalay are the kind of outfit you immediately feel comfortable with. We love their setup right on Sugar Beach; it’s a proper low-key vibe, flip-flops and salty hair, exactly what you want from a dive trip in the Philippines. They’re PADI through and through, running a solid 5-star centre, so if you’re looking to get certified or push for that next specialty, they’ve got you covered with experienced instructors who make the learning fun, not just textbook dry. What we really appreciate about Sea Explorers Sipalay is their knack for making every dive feel personal, even when the boats are full. Their local guides know these waters like the back of their hands, pointing out pygmy seahorses on Gorgonian fans you’d otherwise swim right past, or finding the resident frogfish tucked away in the rubble. It’s less about ticking off dive sites and more about truly exploring. After a dive, we’d often just sit on their porch, watching the sun dip, sharing stories over a San Miguel. If you're after a dive operation that blends professional service with genuine warmth and a laid-back atmosphere, this is our pick.
- Location
- Bohol, Philippines, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 9.779327, 122.394950
- Phone
- +63 998 588 3828
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.sea-explorers.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:16818]
- Address
- Along Sugar Beach, Barangay Nauhang, , Sipalay, 6113 No State, Philippines
Dive Sites Near Sea Explorers Sipalay
Sea Explorers Sipalay provides access to 15 dive sites in Bohol.
- Acro Point
- Alcoy sanctuary (reef)
- Andres Reef (reef)
- Aquarium - 19m
- BALABAGON - 24m
- Baluarte
- Black Forest
- Black Forest Entry Point
- Black Forest Exit Point
- Bonifacio Reef (reef)
- Caceres North - 16m
- Caceres South - 17m
- Cambakis Point
- Cars dive (wreck)
- Cars Dive (wreck)
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
- Scarlet wrasse (Pseudocheilinus evanidus) - Reef Fish
- Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - Reef Fish
- Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) - Reef Fish
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Banded Toby (Canthigaster valentini) - Reef Fish
- Angel abu polos (Centropyge vrolikii) - Reef Fish
- Comettailed wrasse (Oxycheilinus bimaculatus) - Reef Fish
- Six-line wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) - Reef Fish
- Blackspine Unicornfish (Naso minor) - Reef Fish
- Two-spot Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus binotatus) - Reef Fish
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