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Dive centre · Puerto Princesa · Philippines
4.623 Google reviewsShark Diving Palawan
Dive the Sulu Sea with professional SDI instructors based directly at the Carpe Diem Villas & Resort.
What sets this centre apart
- Located directly on the Carpe Diem Villas & Resort property
- SDI affiliated training and certifications
- Includes professional guides in all dive packages
- Includes site entry fees in dive packages
- Includes refreshments during your excursions
- Short 15-minute transfer to the boats
- Proximity to Puerto Princesa international airport
- Specialist focus on local reef shark encounters
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Shark Diving Palawan about the centre
Located in Puerto Princesa, Shark Diving Palawan operates from the grounds of the Carpe Diem Villas & Resort. This convenient location puts you just 10 minutes from the international airport, with a short 15-minute transfer required to reach the dive boats.
The centre is set up to handle everything from your first breath underwater to advanced explorations. You can choose between daily excursions in the Sulu Sea or the South China Sea, both of which are known for their diverse marine life.
The club and its team
The centre operates with a professional team focused on technical proficiency and safety. They provide SDI training, including the Open Water Scuba Diver course, for those beginning their diving journey.
Instruction is conducted in English, and the team is experienced in guiding divers through the local reef systems to encounter regional species.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SDI
- Languages spoken
- English
- Website available in
- German · English · Spanish · French
- Management
- English
- On board
- rafraîchissements
- Access and transfers
- Le centre est situé sur la propriété de l'hôtel Carpe Diem, à environ 10 minutes de l'aéroport international de Puerto Princesa. Un transfert en voiture de 15 minutes est nécessaire pour rejoindre le bateau.
- Accommodation
- Carpe Diem Villas & Resort propose une gamme de logements allant de chambres avec accès direct à la piscine à des villas privées avec piscine, incluant des options pour couples, familles et groupes.
- Address
- Carpe Diem, F. Ponce de Leon Rd, Puerto Princesa City, 5300 Palawan, Philippines
- Official website
- carpediem-hotel.com ↗
Courses on offer
Shark Diving Palawan is an SDI affiliated centre. They offer the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course for beginners looking to start their certification journey.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides comprehensive shore-based facilities for your convenience. You can prepare your kit on-site with dedicated rinsing stations and professional equipment storage.
Full kit hire is available for those travelling without their own gear, covering everything from regulators to fins and wetsuits.
Dive sites with Shark Diving Palawan
The Sulu Sea offers diverse dive sites suitable for all experience levels. These locations are particularly noted for encounters with reef sharks.
The South China Sea also provides accessible sites for divers of all levels. Like the Sulu Sea, these areas are a prime location for spotting reef sharks.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Mer de SuluMer de Chine méridionale
Marine life around Puerto Princesa
The local waters are a significant habitat for various shark species. You can expect to encounter reef sharks during your dives in the Sulu Sea and the South China Sea.
Whale sharks are also present in the region, though they are seasonal and depend on the time of year you visit.
The surrounding reefs provide a rich environment for a variety of marine life, making each excursion a chance to observe the local ecosystem in its natural setting.
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