Welcome to Tabanka Divers in El Nido, your gateway to unforgettable dive vacations in Palawan, Philippines. As a PADI 5-Star Dive Centre under german management we offer daily fun dives and PADI Open Water courses. Need a cozy room? Stay in our new Boutique Dive Hotel Hardy & Banx.
FUN DIVES
Unlock a world of adventures. Visit only 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
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PADI COURSES
Get your PADI Open Water Certification in El Nido with Tabanka Divers.
With a focus on safety and professionalism we ensure that each students gets the most out of his PADI course with Tabanka Divers. We teach in small groups - 1 Instructor teaches 2 students per Open Water Diver Course in El Nido. Start today at home with PADI eLearning. Our Services:
- Discover Scuba Diving (1 day try diving)
- PADI Open Water Diver Course: 22.900p (Level 1 certification course)
- Advanced Open Water Diver: 20.900p (Level 2)
- Rescue Diver: 23.900p (Level 3)
- EFR Training: 7000p
- Divemaster Internship: 60.000p (4 weeks)
BOOK YOUR PADI COURSE ONLINE
OUR HOTEL
"Hardy & Banx" Dive Hotel - designed for Ocean Lovers and Remote Worker.
Looking for a cozy room in El Nido? With plenty of space to relax, a pool and fast internet? We got you covered. Our new Dive Hotel "Hardy & Banx" is designed for all Ocean Lover and Remote Worker. We're nestled in the second line from CorongCorong's famous sunset beach. Just a 5 minutes walk from Tabanka Divers' beachfront dive shop.
DIVE SHOP LOCATION
Tabanka Divers are located at Lugadia Beach in CorongCorong, El Nido, Palawan.
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 only a 5 minutes walk away from the beachfront dive shop.
ABOUT TABANKA DIVERS
Deep down you want highest standards in equipment, education and safety.
- Since 2012 in El Nido
- PADI 5 Star Dive Centre
- Boutique Dive Hotel
- German management, local crew
- Comfortable & spacious dive boats
- Emergency Oxygen & First Aid on board
- High end scuba equipment included
- Certified Pure Air (Bauer, Germany)
- Our Instructors are members of PADI, SSI, SDI, TDI and SGE (Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Individual training (2:1 instructor ratio)
- We are not flawless - but we're experts at improvisation
DIVING SEASONS IN EL NIDO
Most important to know about Diving in El Nido, Palawan
- Diving is possible all year around
- High-season: December to May
- Typhoon season (Amihan) November to January
- Dry season: February to May
- Rainy season (Habagat): June to September
- Best visibility: mid April to November
- Cold water (27°C - 24°C): December - March
- We recommend 3mm long suits
- Stay updated with windy.tv and PAGASA
DIVING SEASONS IN EL NIDO
AQUATIC LIFE
What can you see during a dive in El Nido?
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