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Dive centre · El Nido · Philippines
5.0306 Google reviewsTabanka Scuba Diving Inc
A PADI 5 Star dive centre in El Nido offering daily excursions through the Bacuit Bay with a strong commitment to reef conservation.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI 5 Star dive centre status
- Established in El Nido since 2012
- Daily boat excursions to Bacuit Bay sites
- Small group diving for better control
- No single-use plastics used on board
- Full range of PADI courses from beginner to Divemaster
- Complete high-quality equipment hire available
- Directly linked to Hardy & Banx boutique hotel
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Tabanka Scuba Diving Inc about the centre
Located on Lugadia Beach in Corong-Corong, Tabanka Divers has been a fixture of the El Nido diving scene since 2012. The centre provides access to the diverse marine environments of the Bacuit Bay, running daily boat excursions that take you through the archipelago's most notable underwater landscapes.
The operation is managed by a German team and maintains a PADI 5 Star rating. They have integrated their diving services with the nearby Hardy & Banx boutique hotel, allowing for a seamless dive and stay experience for those looking to combine comfortable accommodation with professional diving.
The club and its team
The centre is run by German management and has over a decade of experience operating in the Palawan region. They follow international safety standards and focus on small group sizes to ensure a controlled and professional environment for every diver.
Environmental stewardship is a core part of their identity. The team actively participates in reef clean-ups and conservation projects, ensuring that their presence in the Bacuit Bay supports the local ecosystem rather than depleting it.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Certification level
- 5 Star
- Operating since
- 2012
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Equipment rental
- complet
- On board
- lunch, pas de plastiques à usage unique
- Access and transfers
- TABANKA DIVERS: Lugadia Beach, CorongCorong, 5313 El Nido, Palawan. Access only via the beach. Landmark: Outpost. HARDY & BANX: National Highway, CorongCorong, 5313 El Nido, Palawan. Landmark: ORA Resort.
- Accommodation
- Boutique Dive Hotel Hardy & Banx, within walking distance of the dive centre, offers uniquely designed rooms and exclusive discounts on diving.
- Phone
- +63 905 225 3464
- Address
- Lugadia Beach Beachfront, next to Outpost Hostel, Corong-corong Pob. (Barangay 4), El Nido, 5313 Palawan, Philippines
- Official website
- tabanka-divers.com ↗
Courses on offer
Tabanka Divers offers a comprehensive curriculum of PADI courses for all experience levels. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or progress through the Open Water Diver course, with the option to use the Referral Open Water Diver pathway.
For those looking to advance their skills or professional career, the centre provides Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster training. The training programme is designed to take divers from their first breath underwater through to professional-level proficiency.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides a complete range of high-quality equipment for hire, covering everything from regulators and BCDs to fins and masks. This allows divers arriving with minimal kit to dive comfortably with reliable, well-maintained gear.
On board the dive boats, the centre operates a strict no single-use plastic policy. Lunch is provided during the trips, maintaining a focus on sustainable practices while out on the water.
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