Sea U Diving - Dumaguete

The team at Sea U Diving in Dumaguete feels like coming home, if home had perpetually warm water and world-class macro diving on its doorstep. They’ve really carved out a niche for themselves as the go-to for divers who appreciate meticulous planning, especially when chasing specific critters. We love that they run smaller groups, often just four divers to a guide, which means you actually get to spend time with that pygmy seahorse, not just queue up for a peek. Our favourite thing about Sea U is their genuine passion for critter hunting. These guides have eyes like hawks, routinely spotting things we’d swim right past. They’re PADI 5-star, so the teaching is solid, but it’s their local knowledge that truly shines. If you're a photographer or just someone who gets a thrill from finding the tiny, bizarre inhabitants of the reef, they’re exceptional. We’d suggest booking your dives with them well in advance, especially during peak season, as those small group slots fill up fast. Their boats are comfortable, the equipment is well-maintained, and they always have a thermos of hot coffee ready for post-dive debriefs, which, after a couple of hours hunting nudibranchs, is pure bliss.

Location: Dumaguete, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 9.552422, 123.770290
Phone: +63 962 707 0206
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8x2xB348Sbfq9HLG3jd9Bw
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:29510]
Address: Danao Pandlao Bohol, Near Don Julio Apartelle (in Front), , Bohol, 6340 No State, Philippines

Dive Sites Near Sea U Diving

Sea U Diving provides access to 15 dive sites in Dumaguete.

Other Dive Centres in Dumaguete

Almira Diving Resort
Amola Diver - ["PADI"]
Apo scuba
Aquaventure White Tip Dive Supply
Atmosphere Resorts - ["PADI"]
Bahura Dive Siquijor - ["PADI"]
BIGBOSS DIVE - BOHOL - SSI
BLUE DREAM DIVE, KITE & WING RESORT MANAGEMENT - SSI
Blue Gravity Diving Resort - ["PADI"]
Blue Revival Diving College - ["PADI"]

Best Time to Dive in Dumaguete

The warmest water temperatures in Dumaguete occur in January, averaging 26.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 26.8°C (air: 26.7°C)
February: 26.8°C (air: 26.6°C)
March: 26.8°C (air: 27.3°C)
April: 26.8°C (air: 28.1°C)
May: 26.8°C (air: 28.5°C)
June: 26.8°C (air: 27.8°C)
July: 26.8°C (air: 27.4°C)
August: 26.8°C (air: 27.6°C)
September: 26.8°C (air: 27.6°C)
October: 26.8°C (air: 27.3°C)
November: 26.8°C (air: 27.3°C)
December: 26.8°C (air: 27.0°C)

Marine Life in Dumaguete

Home to 522 recorded species including 440 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 15 sea cucumbers, 12 sea snails & nudibranchs, 9 seagrass & algae, 9 hard corals.

Notable Marine Life

Scarlet wrasse (Pseudocheilinus evanidus) - Reef Fish
Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - Reef Fish
Banded Toby (Canthigaster valentini) - Reef Fish
Comettailed wrasse (Oxycheilinus bimaculatus) - Reef Fish
Six-line wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) - Reef Fish
Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) - Reef Fish
Blackspine Unicornfish (Naso minor) - Reef Fish
Barred Unicornfish (Naso thynnoides) - Reef Fish
Two-spot Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus binotatus) - Reef Fish
Angel abu polos (Centropyge vrolikii) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Dumaguete

Based on average water temperature of 26.8°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°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