Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to go pro, we offer friendly, expert-led training from Open Water to Dive Master in six different languages.
Coral Reef Explorations
Explore Puerto Galera’s colorful reefs and get up close with the incredible marine life below the surface.
Wreck Diving Adventures
Explore shipwrecks teeming with thriving marine life and hidden details from the past.
Guided Dive Tours
From vibrant reefs to secret spots, our guides make every dive count.
Your SCUBA Journey Starts Here
Featured Dive Sites
White Beach Café
A hidden macro paradise right off the beach. Great for nudibranchs, seahorses, cuttlefish and many other tiny treasures.
The Canyons
A high-energy deep drift dive for experienced divers, offering strong currents, big fish, and nonstop action. Glide through deep channels packed with jacks, giant trevally, and sweetlips, finishing at the iconic Spanish Anchor.
Hibo Reef
An amazing and mostly unknown deep dive where pelagics such as white tip reef sharks and eagle rays are a common encounter.
Isla Verde
A must dive pinnacle reef that boasts the highest diversity of marine life in the world where large schools of fish, crystal clear water and unforgettable memories are all too common.
Tamaraw Rocks
A go-to for spotting turtles, frogfish, pipefish, and other rare species hiding among vibrant coral heads.
OUR DIVE SITE LOCATIONS
Ready to dive in?
We’re located right on White Beach—scenic, lively, with calm waters.
To reach us from Manila, simply take a bus or drive to Batangas Pier, then board a fast‐craft ferry to Puerto Galera. From the port, it’s just about a 10‑minute tricycle ride to White Beach.
Available Courses:
- Open Water Diver (3 Days)
- Advanced Diver (2 Days)
- CPROX-1st-Aid (1 Day)
- Rescue Diver (2-3 Days)
- Dive Master (Own Gear)
- Dive Master (Shop Gear)
- Asst. Instructor (1-2 Weeks)
- Discover Scuba Diving (2-3 Hours)
- Fun Dive (Shop Gear)
- Fun Dive (Own Gear)
- Night Dive (Plus)
- GoPro (Plus)
- Private DM (Plus)
Frequently Asked Questions
Pacific Divers was established in 1991 on White Beach, the most scenic and laid-back beach in Puerto Galera, on Mindoro Island, Philippines. With over 30 years of experience, we’ve helped thousands of divers—from complete beginners to pros—explore the rich marine life of our region.
We’re based directly on White Beach, a popular and scenic destination known for its vibrant atmosphere and calm waters.
It’s easy to reach us from Manila via bus or car to Batangas Pier, followed by a short ferry ride by fast craft to Puerto Galera. From there, White Beach is just a 10 minute tricycle ride away.
We give you access to 30+ world-class dive sites, all within a 5-mile radius of White Beach. Most are reached in 10 to 40 minutes aboard our fast and spacious 13-meter outrigger boats. Here are just a few highlights:
Verde Island
Known worldwide for its intense biodiversity, dramatic drop-offs, and thrilling currents. This is a bucket-list dive for experienced divers.
Hibo Reef
A deeper dive site close to White Beach and the only location in Puerto Galera where white tip reef sharks are regularly spotted. Also great for wide-angle visibility and pelagic encounters.
The Canyons
An adrenaline-pumping drift dive featuring strong currents, towering rock formations, and big fish action—jacks, trevallies, and barracudas galore.
Sabang wrecks & Fantasea Reef
These shallow sites are full of life and perfect for beginners, macro lovers, and night divers. Expect vibrant soft corals, ghost pipefish, frogfish, and resident turtles.
The Giant Clams
A calm, shallow dive ideal for newer divers and photographers. Home to massive, colorful clams and a variety of small reef fish.
Monkey Beach and Sabang Point
Relaxed reef dives with healthy coral gardens and excellent chances to spot moray eels, lionfish, and nudibranchs.
Alma Jane Wreck sits at 30m beneath the waves and is home to many larger fish such as sweet lips, snapper and batfish not to mention the smaller fish and critters hanging around and inside the wreck itself.
Each site offers something unique—whether you’re into macro critters, wrecks, big fish, or colorful coral gardens, there’s something here for you.
Puerto Galera is located within the Verde Island Passage, often called the “Center of the Center of Marine Biodiversity.” You might spot:
Macro life: nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, mantis shrimp, ghost pipefish, ornate dragonets and many more
Reef dwellers: clownfish, lionfish, scorpionfish, sweetlips, and angelfish
Bigger species: turtles, jacks, barracuda, rays, trevallies, white tip reef sharks, and even thresher sharks on rare days
Every dive has the potential to surprise you.
Yes! We offer scuba diving courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced, using internationally recognized SDI (Scuba Diving International) certification.
Our experienced and friendly instructors teach in: English, French, German, Italian, Tagalog, and Spanish
Our training style is hands-on—you’ll be in the water on day one!
We operate two custom-designed 13-meter banca boats (traditional Filipino outrigger boats) that are:
Fast, stable, and shaded
Fully equipped for scuba diving
Ideal for accessing dive sites quickly and comfortably
Everyone is welcome—from absolute beginners trying scuba for the first time, to certified divers looking for adventure or a relaxed reef experience. We also specialize in personalized instruction and small group diving for comfort and safety.
We’ve been doing this for over 30 years, and we know every site, every tide, and every trick to make your dives unforgettable. Whether you want macro photography, shark sightings, fun drift dives, or your very first underwater breath—we’re here to make it happen.
Dive with Us
Whether you’re new to scuba or an experienced explorer, Pacific Divers is here to make every dive unforgettable.