ENJOY SCUBA DIVING IN EL NIDO!
Welcome to Tabanka Divers. A PADI 5-Star Dive Resort and Boutique Dive Hotel. Your gateway to unforgettable dive vacations in Palawan, one of the world's most captivating islands.
FUN DIVES
Unlock a world of adventures. Explore the best dive sites in El Nido, Palawan.
- Daily Fun Dive Trips
- Departure 8am, return 3pm
- Visit 3 top-notch dive sites every day
- Equipment, refreshments and lunch included
- Comfortable dive boat with toilet
- Small groups (4:1DM)
- Book online, reservation required
- 2 Dives: 4800p; 3 Dives 5400p
PADI COURSES
Get your PADI Certification in Palawan with Tabanka Divers.
With a focus on safety and professionalism we ensure that each students gets the most out of his PADI course. Start at home with PADI eLearning. In El Nido we practice only in small groups (2:1 Ratio). Even our prices are tiny and all Beginner Courses include a FREE DIVE ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
For Beginner
- Discover Scuba Diving (1 day try diving)
- Open Water Diver (2 days certification course)
Continue Education
- Advanced Open Water Diver (Level 2)
- Rescue Diver (Level 3)
Become a Dive-Pro
- Divemaster Training (4 weeks internship)
BOOK YOUR PADI COURSE HERE
OUR HOTEL
Meet "Hardy & Banx". Our Dive Hotel is designed for Ocean Lovers and Remote Worker.
Looking for a cozy room with a refreshing pool and fast internet? We got you covered. Our new Dive Hotel "Hardy & Banx" is designed for all Ocean Lover and Remote Worker. Nestled in the second line from CorongCorong's famous sunset beach "Hardy & Banx" is just a 5 minutes walk from Tabanka Divers' beachfront dive shop.
OUR DIVE CENTRE
Tabanka Divers are located at Lugadia Beach in CorongCorong.
Our home-base is Lugadia Beach in CorongCorong, 2km south from El Nido downtown. This spot is famous for the amazing sunset view and offers all you need for a perfect beach vacation in El Nido: Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Scooter Rental, Island Tours, local Market, ATM, Pharmacy, Doctor, all categories of Hotels, Villas, Hostels.
Our Hotel "Hardy & Banx" is just a 5 minutes walk from the beachfront dive shop.
WHY TABANKA DIVERS?
Top Reviews & Rates. Super Cozy Rooms. Experts at Improvisation.
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
- Since 2012 in El Nido
- Own Boutique Dive Hotel "Hardy & Banx"
- Beginner Courses incl. FREE DIVE INSURANCE
- German management, local heart
- Comfortable dive boats
- Emergency Oxygen & First Aid on board
- Scubapro equipment
- Team-Members of PADI, SSI, SDI, TDI and SGE
- Individual training (2:1 Ratio)
- We are not flawless - but we're experts at improvisation
DIVING SEASONS
What's the best time to go Diving in El Nido?
- Diving is possible all year around
- Busiest season: December to May
- Typhoon season: October to January
- Dry season: February to May
- Rainy season: June to September
- Best visibility: mid April to November (+15m)
- Cold water (27°C - 24°C): December - March
- We recommend 3mm long suits
- Stay updated with windy.tv and PAGASA
DIVING CONDITIONS IN EL NIDO
AQUATIC LIFE
How is the diving in El Nido, Palawan?
Dive into the beauty of El Nido! With 45 surrounding islands, our coral reefs teem with life big and small. Explore 20 dive sites suitable for all experience levels, from easy beach entries to the challenging Dilumacad Tunnel for divers with 30 or more logged dives. While we can't promise big fish sightings daily, we always keep an eye out for them. For the best chance to spot Whale Sharks and Manta Rays, visit El Nido, Palawan, between December and April.
To explore the famous WW2 Shipwrecks divers head to Coron, Busuanga. Thats 5 hours north from El Nido. For the ultimate diving vacation, combine both destinations!
BEST DIVE SITES IN EL NIDO
CONTACT US NOW
Tabanka Scuba Diving Inc
Lugadia, Brgy Corong Corong
5313 El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
+63 0905 2253464;
info@tabanka-divers.com