Welcome to Tabanka Divers, your gateway to unforgettable dive vacations in El Nido, Palawan. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre under german management Tabanka Divers go out for daily scuba diving trips, teach PADI scuba diving courses and offer you cozy rooms in our Hotel Hardy & Banx.
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FUN DIVES
Unlock a world of adventures. Visit only the best dive sites in El Nido, Palawan
- Daily Fun Dive Trips with 3 dives
- Meeting time: 8am, Return time: 3pm
- Visit 3 top-notch dive sites every day
- Equipment, refreshments and lunch included
- Comfortable dive boat with toilet
- Small groups (4:1 ratio)
- Reservation required
- 2 Dives: 4800p; 3 Dives 5400p
Click on this picture to check out a perfect dive day on our youtube channel.
PADI COURSES
Discover our Blue Planet with professional PADI courses from 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 only in small groups - a PADI Instructor takes 2
students per Open Water Diver Course in El Nido. Our Services:
- Discover Scuba Diving (Intro Diving for beginner)
- 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 (first aid): 7000p
- Divemaster Internship: 60.000p
ALL DETAILS & BOOKING
HARDY & BANX DIVE HOTEL
Our Dive Hotel is located within walking distance from CorongCorong beach.
Looking for a cozy room with plenty of space to relax, a pool and fast internet? Look no further, we got you covered. Our Dive Hotel Hardy & Banx opened in 2024 and is designed for Divers, Ocean Lovers and Remote Worker. Just a 5 minutes walk from our beachfront dive shop, we're nestled in the second line from CorongCorong's famous sunset beach.
ABOUT TABANKA DIVERS
Deep down you want highest standards in equipment, education and safety.
- PADI 5 Star Resort with own rooms
- German management, local crew
- Comfortable dive boat with kitchen & CR
- 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 vom Main)
- Individual training (2:1 course ratio)
- Small Groups (4:1 fun dive ratio)
- Multiple languages available
- We are not flawless - but we're adept at improvisation
DIVE SHOP LOCATION
Tabanka Divers are located at Lugadia Beach in CorongCorong, El Nido, Palawan.
Our home-base for diving is Lugadia Beach, 2km south from El Nido downtown. This are is called CorongCorong and is famous for the amazing sunset view. CorongCorong 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.
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 50 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.
Remember, to explore WW2 Shipwrecks, head to Coron, Busuanga. 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