Diving in Boracay:
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New Wave Divers is a top scuba dive center in Boracay, Philippines. Located on the beautiful island of Boracay we offer a variety of scuba diving lessons and daily diving options. Our professional dive team speak & teach scuba diving in Boracay in 8 different languages and we have been a PADI Five Star Dive Resort since 2003.
Our dive center provides a full range of scuba diving, freediving, mermaid diving, and snorkeling activities. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced water enthusiast, we have programs designed to match your level and interests.
Learn to scuba dive with our PADI certification courses, explore Boracay’s underwater world on fun dives, or discover breath-hold diving through our freediving programs. Experience the magic of mermaiding with certified instructors or enjoy a relaxing snorkeling tour in crystal-clear waters.
Explore the best of Boracay’s ocean adventures with New Wave Divers.
Why dive with us in Boracay, Philippines?
New Wave Divers was born out of the love of Boracay’s long stretch of powdery white sand beaches, crystal clear and azure waters and a shared passion for diving. We are a scuba diving center dreamt up by divers for divers. And this, we would like to share with you.
With over 20 years of being an experienced dive center, New Wave Divers strives to provide you with an amazing dive vacation. We maintain high quality standards when it comes to the services we provide, your safety and our equipment. Our team of professional scuba divers will offer you the safest and most fun scuba diving experience in Boracay. We keep our groups small and service very personable giving you the best learning experience. We focus on personal attention, comfort, safety and environmental responsibility.
If you are looking to learn to scuba dive in Boracay, New Wave Divers is your top choice. As a PADI 5 Star Training facility we train to the highest standards and aim to create a positive learning environment. We have an incredible team of experienced and dedicated professionals who can help you learn to become a competent and safe diver.
We will spend as much time as necessary to ensure you learn the skills necessary.
And finally, Fun Dives are FUN Dives! High quality and well-maintained equipment paired with attentive service and insider knowledge of the dive sites – we strive to make your diving experience with us all around carefree, enjoyable and memorable.
With New Wave Divers you will be treated like friends and family.

Personalized Diving

Safety First

Over 4000 Certifications

Education Oriented

Equipment Quality

PADI 5 Stars Dive Center
Scuba Diving Posts Boracay

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The Feedback
Read what the divers think about us!
i have been training for freediving in Manila with the amazing instructors from Freedive Pinas & have been able to work with a few of their coaches whom are all so kind, and great in their field so I know I'm in good hands. I instantly booked a schedule, and had Coach Sheryn as my guide, safety officer, instructor and videographer/photographer for the day, who is just as kind & professional as my previous coaches from Freedive Pinas.
Everyone at New Wave Divers were all so friendly & kind as well; from the staff at the reception, instructors, up until the boatmen. Whenever my eyes would land on anyone, they would always be ready to face me with a smile despite the scorching heat. Would definitely be scheduling more fundives with them in the future whenever i go back to Boracay. 🤍
I came there with no diving experience and completed my PADI open water in 2 days and managed one of my advanced dives (ship wreck down to 28m) for my advanced PADI (day 3). (unfortunately due to my flight times I was not able to complete this). Through the whole process the team were super supportive; from the girls at the desk through to the dive teams and boat crews.
What I loved the most was how great the communication was - it was clear to me at all steps what was required, what is best practice (for when I dive in the future at other dive shops) and they put SAFETY FIRST! No diving until you finish section 1-3 of the online e-learnings (amazing because you should know the basics of diving before getting in the water).
I had spoken to some other dive shops and they just didn't communicate the process clearly to me, or the safety standards seemed to not be up to scratch; although this cost a tiny bit more it's definitely worth it when you're going underwater!
I had Pancho as my instructor and he's been diving here since the late 1990s and you can feel his experience when you're down in the water - he made me feel comfortable and safe the way only someone with that kind of experience can! Also when back on shore between dives it's such a nice atmosphere in the shop, speaking with other diving instructors and other people who are diving - this comes because of the people that work there!
I will be coming back to complete my advanced diving course here - and would highly recommend that if you're in Boracay (new to diving or experienced) DEFINITELY COME HERE - YOU WONT REGRET IT!
Thank you guys - see you soon
Mav
From making sure you are compliant with PADI guidelines and to having divemasters make sure you are well and fit to complete the dive - you won't be disappointed. They also take a picture of the group on the boat prior to the dive to make sure no is left behind.
Guillaume and Marta were wonderful dive masters and made sure we had all our gear and had a safe and fun dive. And the other divemasters and shop personnel were very friendly and accommodating too. I highly recommend this place for anyone visiting the island.
What started as a simple gut feeling/wondering if we (I) should dive into the underwater world, turned into one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. In just three days, we went from curious beginners to certified divers, completing four unforgettable dives along the way.
From the moment we walked into the dive shop, I felt completely welcomed and taken care of. The entire team was not only highly professional but also genuinely friendly and supportive, especially when I looked a little hesitant.
Our instructor, Paulo (5+ star to him) (from New Wave Divers in Brocay, Philippines), was phenomenal. Patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about diving, he made sure we felt confident and safe at every step. You could see that not just Paulo, but everyone on the team, truly loved what they do and that made all the difference.
As for the dives themselves, absolutely breathtaking. We started with two 12m dives and then progressed to two 18m dives. The visibility was clear, the marine life was vibrant (3 separate dive sites) and there were even a few unexpected surprises (in the best way! Which added to the experience). It genuinely felt like being in another world.
The shop is highly recommended, the instructors are highly recommended. So much so that we’d be seeing them again.
Getting my Open Water certification in Boracay was an unexpected decision which turned to an AMAZING experience, and I owe so much of it to Paulo. From the very first session, his kindness, patience, and professionalism stood out. He has this incredible ability to balance seriousness and fun, making sure every single skill was properly learned and understood, while also creating a joyful, calm, and supportive environment.
Paulo truly cares about how you learn. He took the time to explain, to repeat without hesitation, and to always check in on how I was feeling, physically and emotionally. I felt safe, confident, and respected every step of the way. I never imagined I could enjoy learning so much under water!
I can’t recommend him and New Wave Divers enough. This isn’t just a place to get certified. It’s a place where you grow, laugh, and fall in love with diving. I’ll definitely be
back for more dives and hopefully my advanced cert toowith Paulo, of course!
Thank you “New Wave Divers” for making this experience so special ❤️
We even got to do an adventure dive together after her certification to the impressive Camia 2 site.
Their instructors are too notch! Guillaume and Melchior made us feel safe and excited at every step of the process, and guided my friend to completion in a breeze.
You can tell they care about their materials, staff, and most importantly safety. The shop's atmosphere is also very chill and welcoming.
Definitely recommend this dive shop!
As of early May 2024, the OW costs PHP27.000, the a fun dive PHP2.200 and an adventure dive (outside of your current certifications) or discovery dive PHP3.600. They may not be the cheapest on the island but you won't regret choosing them.
1) Location: perfect location just in the beach of S1 (next to the popular’The Sunny Side Cafe’) beautiful view! They also own a cool boat - Toby!
2) People: absolutely amazing people, they are very professional and supportive.
My coach was Guillaume, the best coach! At the beginning I felt unsure if I can finish the OW course but his way of teaching is interactive and gradually increasing the difficulties, which help me to learn fast. And here I am, got OW certified and will definitely do the AOW next time!
3) OW course: I personally feel Boracay is the perfect place to learn.
Firstly the diving points are very close, ~10 mins by boat, so basically 2 dives per day and we can even get back and chill for 10 mins and then go for anther, and you won’t feel tired.
Secondly, is the coaches are professional with solid knowledge base, you will feel safe to dive here.
In the end, we feel here is a nice place to come by often and people are friends and we can talk for non-stop. Highly recommended!
Professional and caring attitude
Nice, tolerant and caring instructors
I recommend coming here ❤️
And I want to mention Mhike and Pancho
The best instructors who made us feel safe and super fun. Thank you. We will definitely come back to you again
- equipment and diving suits are new&clean
- fitting of equipment is professional so that you can feel comfortable
- guide is very kind, friendly and experienced in boracay
- the site we visited was very nice and can see many beautiful corals and fishes
- the number of the tour is limited so you don’t feel concern even in deep water
- facilities on land is clean and tidy
in a nutshell great dive shop!
My nerves got me during the actual dive, but thankfully, my dive buddy/dive instructor managed to calm me down and helped me get my focus back.
3600 for the dive
1000 for go pro ( if you don't have one)
The location is close to Diamond Hotel
It is more pricier compared to other diving centres, but it is totally worth it. The staff in NWD are professional, and they will make sure you are safe during the dive.
Additional info:
There is a locker in the office
Free water and coffee inside the shop
Toilet is available
Must recommend for your scuba diving experience in Boracay.
Having dived all over the world and different places in the Philippines, I was not expecting much interesting, but the coral was beautiful, and there were some great schools of sardines and some interesting sea snakes and eels and stingrays and turtles A really nice Dive thank you Pancho and team!
But it wasn't just Julia who made our experience so great. All the other staff members, including Marge, Gulierm, and Joanne, were super nice and welcoming. They helped us with everything we needed and made us feel right at home.
Overall, I cannot recommend New Wave Divers enough. If you're looking for a great place to get certified or just to do some diving, this is the place to go. We will definitely be back for more diving adventures!
Marge the manager was responsive and helped us with all the queries and arrangement before we arrived on the island, we feel very well informed.
The dive schedule is flexible as well as the dive site, there’s 9/11:30/1:30/3:30 daily dives. My husband finished his Advanced Open Water and Gerald been a great instructor to ensure we continue to improve and gets better
If you’re going to Boracay look no further than New Wave
As a slightly smaller dive shop they generally don't take large groups and this gives a much more personal dive experience that gives you chance to discuss your needs, feel taken care of and get the best from your dives. All new good quality equipment, so no worries there. 100% great value.
I completed my Advanced course with Luca and additional fun dives with Richie. It was a great experience and I'm a much better diver thanks to all the advice and tips - thanks so much guys!! I saw a few people come to try Scuba for the first time and have a wonderful experience so they are great no matter your experience level - they will take care of you.
Marge in the shop is super responsive and friendly, if you have any questions just reach out to her...she also makes a great banana muffin (if you're lucky!). P.s. ask if she's completed her Open Water yet!!
The very friendly Marge helped us sort everything out, from airport transfers to organising all our dives. She made our transfers and diving experience very smooth and stress-free.
A couple of us were there to do a few fun dives which were all incredible. The kit was all brand new and we all felt very safe and looked after the whole time.
A member of our group was there to complete his advanced open water and the training given looked amazing. The fantastic instructor Patrice really took his time and explained everything very well.
I couldn't recommend New Wave and Patrice enough! I wouldn't bother looking anywhere else!
I would recommend popping your head in the dive shop the day before if you have a dive site in mind. They might be able to move things around.