Sea Pearl Divers

Siquijor is one of the Philippines' most rewarding diving destinations, defined by its pristine coral gardens, warm waters, and immense biodiversity. The island's coastline offers a diverse range of topography, from gentle sandy slopes to dramatic drop-offs that attract a wide variety of marine life.

Sea Pearl Divers is situated in San Juan along the circumferential road, making it easily accessible by tricycle, motorcycle, or private transport from the ferry terminals. The centre provides a base for divers to explore the island's most famous sites, whether you are looking for a relaxed reef dive or a more technical wall descent.

As a PADI 5 Star dive centre, Sea Pearl Divers operates with a focus on professional instruction and local expertise. The team includes experienced staff such as instructor Richard, who brings over 20 years of experience to the water, and Alex, who provides instruction in French.

The centre is designed to accommodate all levels of experience, from those taking their first breaths underwater to professional-track students. They emphasise small group sizes to ensure personalised attention and safety during every dive.

The centre provides a comprehensive curriculum of PADI courses. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or the Open Water Diver course, with the Advanced Open Water Diver course available to build technical skills.

For divers looking to progress their professional career, Sea Pearl Divers offers the Rescue Diver and Divemaster programmes. They also provide EFR (Emergency First Response) training and Scuba Review sessions for those looking to refresh their skills.

The centre utilises speed boats to reach the various dive sites surrounding the island. These vessels allow for efficient transit to the more remote reefs and walls.

Onboard, you will find snacks and water provided to keep you hydrated between dives. The boats are used for a variety of trip types, including day dives and night dives to observe the island's nocturnal species.

Sea Pearl Divers offers full equipment hire for divers who prefer not to carry their own kit. This includes all the necessary components for a complete dive setup.

For those requiring specific cylinder volumes, the centre can arrange the rental of 15L cylinders through partner centres to accommodate longer bottom times or specific buoyancy requirements.

The reefs are a riot of colour, dominated by healthy populations of hard corals, soft corals, gorgonians, sponges, and hydraires. You will frequently encounter large populations of turtles and various reef fish such as snapper, sweetlips, and Napoleon wrasse.

For macro enthusiasts, the area is exceptional. You can find a wide array of nudibranchs, shrimps, crabs (Brachyura), and various species of octopus and cuttlefish (Sepiidae). Keep a sharp eye out for frogfish (Antennarius), scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae), and pipefish.

In the deeper sections and along the walls, look for moray eels, garden eels, and ribbon eels. You may also spot larger inhabitants such as barracudas, jacks (Carangidae), and occasionally reef sharks or whitetip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus).

Diving in Siquijor is possible year-round. The best visibility is typically found during the dry season from December to April.

Between May and November, the seas tend to be calmer and less crowded. Currents at the local dive sites are generally described as mild to moderate.