Discover Scuba Diving in Coron: 2 Dives for First-Timers

Breathe underwater and explore reefs on your first two dives

Discover Scuba Diving in Coron is a 7-hour introduction to scuba for first-time divers, combining essential skills training with two guided dives in clear tropical waters. A certified instructor stays with you throughout, teaching hand signals and buoyancy control before you explore colorful reefs and marine life. The experience includes full equipment, boat transfer and snacks. Minimum age is 12, and no prior certification is required.

The experience

Seven hours in the water starts with a safety briefing and gear introduction on land. Your certified instructor walks you through the basic equipment (mask, fins, tank, regulator), and the underwater hand signals you'll use to communicate. Once you understand the essentials, you enter a calm, controlled area to practice simple exercises: breathing through the regulator, clearing water from your mask, moving with fins. The instructor watches closely and adjusts the pace to your comfort.

When you're ready, the boat takes you out to Coron's reefs for the first guided dive. You stay close to your instructor as you descend into clear tropical water, experiencing weightlessness and breathing underwater for the first time. The reefs around you hold colorful fish and coral formations. Your guide points out what to look at and helps you manage your buoyancy and movement. The second dive follows the same structure, often at a different site, so you build confidence and see more of what the water holds.

Full scuba equipment is provided, along with a boat transfer from your pickup point and snacks during the day. The guide speaks English or Filipino, and the experience is designed for all fitness levels: no prior diving experience or certification needed.

What’s included

• Full scuba equipment including mask, fins, tank and regulator.
• certified instructor for both dives.
• boat transfer.
• snacks during the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (12 to 69 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Filipino

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 50 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by El Nido Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?The relaxed pace and small-group format mean you're not rushed through skills or thrown into deep water. If you want a genuine introduction to diving without pressure, this structure gives you time to adjust to each step.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Filipino.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need any diving experience or certification to join?

No. Discover Scuba Diving is built for first-timers with no prior experience or certification required. Your instructor teaches everything you need to know before you enter the water.

What's included in the 7 hours?

The time covers your safety briefing and equipment introduction on land, practice exercises in a controlled area, two guided dives on the reef, boat transfer and snacks. Your certified instructor is with you the entire time.

What if I'm nervous about going underwater?

The experience is designed with a relaxed pace and small-group feel. You practice in calm, shallow water first, and your instructor stays at your side throughout both dives, helping you adjust to breathing underwater and managing your movement.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes, the minimum age is 12 years old. The experience is otherwise suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What happens if I'm not comfortable after the first dive?

Your instructor assesses how you're feeling and adjusts the experience to your comfort level. The second dive can be tailored to your confidence and readiness.