Spend two days learning basic scuba skills in Siargao with pool training and a guided open-water dive near General Luna. This beginner-friendly Discover Scuba program pairs short theory sessions with supervised shallow dives in warm, coral-rich water.
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A reef-skimmed swell slides you out of General Luna harbor and the instructor checks your kit with the practiced calm of someone who spends daylight hours below the surface. On day one you sit poolside as theory slides into muscle memory — regulator in, mask clearing — then the next afternoon the Pacific gently takes you over a shallow coral slope where colorful damselfish dart like punctuation in the blue.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 days (3–5 hours of instruction and diving total)
Fitness Level
Moderate; basic swimming ability and reasonable cardiovascular fitness are recommended
Wildlife
History
Siargao has long been a fishing and coconut-farming outpost; surfing and diving tourism grew in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, bringing more conservation awareness to the reefs.
Conservation
Choose operators who use mooring buoys rather than anchors and who brief divers on no‑touch policies; reef-safe sunscreen and responsible buoyancy protect coral and juvenile fish.
Reserve your spot on the Scuba Diving in Siargao for Beginners today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Siargao’s corals are sensitive—choose mineral-based sunscreen to protect reefs and your skin in tropical sun.
Eat lightly before diving
Avoid heavy meals before pool and open-water sessions to reduce nausea risk during descent and sea motion.
Pack a small dry bag
Keep your phone, towel, and a light change of clothes in a waterproof bag for the boat ride and shore transfer.
Communicate any medical issues early
Disclose asthma, recent surgeries, or medication during booking and on arrival to ensure appropriate precautions.
Mask and snorkel
Familiar gear speeds up your pool session and fits comfortably during pre-dive surface checks.
Light rashguard or shorty wetsuit
Provides sun protection and a bit of thermal comfort in 27–30°C water.
summer
Towel and dry bag
Useful for the boat transfer and keeping personal items dry between sessions.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the coral—mandatory for eco-conscious diving operations.
summer