Philippines Scuba Diving at Scotty's Dive Center
Whether you are an experienced scuba diver or a beginner eager to take your first breaths underwater, diving in the Philippines is the adventure of a lifetime. Scotty's Dive Center is the exclusive scuba diving service provider for five-star resorts in Mactan Cebu, Philippines.
Conveniently located mere minutes from Mactan International Airport, you can be diving within an hour of landing in the Philippines. Five-star service, five-star equipment, and five-star experiences are what you can expect when you come to the premier five-star Dive Center in the area.
We cater to a wide range of diving interests and individuals- from eight year-old beginners, to seasoned technical diving professionals! So, no matter what type of diving or other water sport "floats your boat," you can be sure to find it here at Scotty's Dive Center.
Our Commitment to Conservation in Diving


We take our commitment to the underwater world very seriously here at Scotty's Dive Center. As an official steward of the Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary, we share the privilege of protecting one of the best dive sites in Cebu. In addition to our responsibilities in this one protected area, we have also collaborated with international conservation agencies such as: Caltex Philippines, Ocean Care Philippines, WWF-Philippines, US-AID, Amores Charities, the Lapu-Lapu City Government, CFARMC, Project AWARE, International Coastal Cleanup, the US Peace Corps, and the Shangri-La Group.
In addition to our community involvement, we also incorporate the ideals of marine conservation into every course we teach. Scotty's Dive Center has been recognized by Project AWARE for outstanding achievement in environmental awareness, advocacy and education with the 2007 Environmental Awareness Award (awarded at the end of every year). Scotty's Dive Center is a strict Go-ECO Operator. Below you will find just a few of the policies and initiatives that guide our marine conservation philosophy:
- Divemaster candidates must participate in cleanup efforts.
- Offering Project AWARE courses for cost-price.
- User of recycled materials.
- Supporting community involvement initiatives.
- Participating in educating local stake holders.
- Supportive of socio-economic research and alternative livelihood training.
Scuba diving courses


Scotty's Dive Center has been providing high-quality dive courses for Cebu's five-star guests for the last 15 years. Throughout the years, we have developed an educational philosophy. We have taken this philosophy, applied it to our
own team, and the result is one of the most highly-qualified dive teams around.
Whether you're looking to take your first scuba diving course or if you are looking to continue your dive education, diving with Scotty's is the right choice. We offer courses from both SSI and PADI Agencies. They are the two leading agencies in the industry and offer a very similar curriculum. The SSI offers a free online training course for most diving levels while PADI is charging a fee.
Please contract for more information about courses in both agencies.
Take a few moments to browse our list of scuba diving courses we offer in Cebu, and remember, a friendly member of our team is only a phone call or
email away!
Childrens Diving Courses:
- Diving for Youth - Less than 10 years old? You can also enjoy the underwater world
Recreational Scuba Diving Courses:
Professional Scuba Diving Courses:
Technical Scuba Diving Courses:
- Technical Diving Courses - See our diver-level courses.
- Technical Dive Instructor Training - See our instructor-level courses.
For Diving Customers
- Fun dive included transportation, towel and water.
- We have equipment rental, please ask for assistance.
- Please be aware of sun exposure. We recommended to bring your own protection.
- You can change your dive schedule the next day if weather is bad. If you book for transportation going to the dive center please call us 1 hour before the activity time.
- If weather is bad, we might cancel the activities for safety.