Eclipse Dive Center Boracay Corp

Located at Station 3 along the Angol White Beach Path, Eclipse Dive Center Boracay is a PADI-affiliated centre established to provide structured diving experiences in the Philippines. The centre serves as a base for exploring the varied underwater topography of the region, ranging from calm, shallow gardens to more challenging deep walls and wrecks.

Divers can access a wide array of sites, including artificial reefs and natural formations. The centre organises excursions using their own vessel, the BLUE WALKER, ensuring that the logistics of getting to the dive sites are handled professionally.

The team at Eclipse Dive Center consists of highly trained PADI instructors and dive masters. They focus on providing personalised attention to every diver, whether you are a beginner on your first breath underwater or an experienced diver looking to refine your skills.

Beyond standard recreational diving, the centre provides support for professional training and specialty skills. They can also assist with the verification of existing dive certifications to ensure your credentials are recognised for your next adventure.

Eclipse Dive Center Boracay offers a complete spectrum of PADI training. Beginners can start with the Discover Scuba Dive or the Scuba Diver Course, progressing through the Open Water, Adventure Diver, and Advanced Open Water courses.

For those looking to specialise, the centre teaches several PADI specialty courses, including Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep Dive, Wreck Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Navigation, and Night Diver. They also offer training in Search and Recovery, Drift diving, and Underwater Photography.

Professional and safety training is also available, including the EFR+Rescue Course and the Divemaster Course. For those interested in the natural environment, they offer Aware-Fish ID, Underwater Naturalist, and Boat diving programmes.

The centre operates its own outrigger boat named the BLUE WALKER. It has a capacity for 15 divers and is equipped with essential safety gear, including communication equipment, life vests, and a first aid kit.

For those looking to extend their time underwater, the boat is used for various excursion types, including night dives. Nitrox is available for divers who require enriched air for their excursions.

The centre provides a full range of rental kit for those who do not wish to carry their own equipment. This includes regulators, BCDs, and other essential items required for a comfortable dive.

On-site facilities include equipment repair services to help you maintain your own kit. For safety, the centre maintains oxygen availability on-site.

The reefs are home to a diverse array of tropical fish, including various species of snapper, surgeonfish, and batfish. You will often see schools of fish, including sergeant majors and fusiliers, moving across the coral formations.

For those interested in larger pelagics, the area hosts whitetip sharks (Triaenodon obesus), grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), and dogtooth tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor). Rays (Batoidea) and various species of tuna (Thunnus) are also part of the local ecosystem.

Macro enthusiasts can look for nudibranch (Chromodoris willani), scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae), and various species of pufferfish (Arothron hispidus). Other interesting small creatures include trumpetfish (Aulostomidae), moray eels (Muraenidae), and sea cucumbers.

The seabed and reef structures are rich with life, featuring hard corals (Scleractinia), soft corals (Alcyonacea), sea fans (Gorgoniidae), and various sponges (Porifera). You may also encounter sea turtles (Cheloniidae), sea snakes (Hydrophiinae), and various types of starfish (Asteroidea).

Diving conditions in Boracay can vary depending on the specific site. At Crocodile Island and Laurel Island, currents can be strong, which may affect the choice of dive for less experienced divers.

The best period for diving in the area is generally between November and May, when conditions are most favourable.