SSI Fun Dives in Bohol Panglao — Price, Duration & Booking

Course overview

Guided SSI fun dives in Bohol Panglao give certified divers easy access to the region's best sites with a professional guide. Setting out from Alona Beach, you explore the walls of Balicasag Island Marine Sanctuary, the open water off Pamilacan and the turtle-rich reefs at Doljo and Napaling, all in warm 27-29C water.

What you’ll learn

Dive guided sites appropriate to your certification level
Identify Panglao's marine life from turtles to schooling fish
Practise wall and drift diving with a guide
Improve buoyancy and air efficiency on relaxed dives
Build logged dives toward SSI continuing education

Prerequisites

SSI (or recognised agency) Open Water Diver or higher certification
Refresher recommended if you have not dived recently
Depth limits matched to your certification level
Diver medical clearance signed by a physician where required

What's included · What's not

Included

Guided two-dive day trips around Panglao and the islands
Divemaster briefings and site orientations
Tanks, weights and air fills included
Optional full equipment rental
Boat transfers to island sites such as Balicasag and Pamilacan

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Fun Dives pathway

SSI fun dives need only a valid entry-level certification, with sites and depths matched to your rating and logged through the SSI digital app. They build experience between courses and count toward SSI continuing-education prerequisites.

Where you'll dive in Bohol Panglao

Guided dives cover the Balicasag Island Marine Sanctuary walls, the bigger-animal potential off Pamilacan and the easy Doljo and Napaling house reefs, with turtles and schooling tropical fish common. The calm December-to-May peak and warm 27-29C water give the clearest conditions.

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Probability of sightings · month-by-month

What you're likely to see each month, based on historic operator logs.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Two-dive day trip

Take a guided two-tank trip to Balicasag or Pamilacan, with a full briefing, two dives and a surface interval.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be certified?

Yes. You need at least an SSI Open Water Diver certification, or an equivalent from a recognised agency, to fun dive.

How deep can I go?

Depth follows your certification, up to 18 metres for Open Water Divers and up to 30 metres for Advanced ratings.

Which sites are typical?

Day trips usually visit Balicasag's walls, Pamilacan and the Doljo and Napaling reefs around Panglao.

When is the best season?

December to May brings the calmest seas and clearest water, particularly for the Balicasag island day trips.

When is the best time to dive Bohol Panglao?

Peak season is Jan–May, Dec — clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Jun, Nov) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Philippines?

eVisa (eTravel). Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

7-8 hours · one-way fares around ₹22K-32K.

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