“Awesome team! Very professional and attentive 😄. I did 5 dives with them and they are Awesome!…”

Spanish dive center · Dauin, Philippines
Diving in Dauin
and Apo Island.
Macro life, coral reefs and PADI training in Negros Oriental. At Dauin Diving Center, we share our passion for the sea through carefully planned dives and personal attention, in and out of the water.
Dauin · Apo Island · Zamboanguita
Three destinations.
One shared passion for the sea.
The coast of Negros Oriental brings together remarkably different underwater landscapes: the volcanic seabeds of Dauin and Zamboanguita, rich in macro life, and the coral reefs of Apo Island. From our centre in Dauin, we organise guided dives to explore each setting, taking your experience, interests and sea conditions into account.
Choose your experience
An experience for every diver

Dauin
Dauin, in
detail.
Dauin’s richness reveals itself when you look closely. Frogfish, nudibranchs, seahorses and small crustaceans inhabit its volcanic sand and reefs. We love finding marine life that is easy to overlook and sharing it with you, whether you dive with a camera or simply enjoy observing.
- · Macro diving
- · Muck diving
- · Underwater photography
- · Shore diving
- · Night diving
Apo Island
Apo Island,
life among corals .
Apo Island’s reefs offer a contrast to Dauin’s volcanic seabed. We organise boat trips to explore its coral gardens, observe reef fish and look for the turtles that inhabit its waters. Between dives, we spend the day together on board, with the island as our backdrop.
- · Reef diving
- · Turtles
- · Marine sanctuary
- · Drift diving

Why dive with DDC
Our approach to
diving.
Personal attention
We listen to what you want from your dives and help you plan a stay suited to your experience.
A passion for macro life
We enjoy finding small marine animals, observing their behaviour and sharing our interest in underwater photography.
Local knowledge
We dive in Dauin, Zamboanguita and Apo Island. Time in these waters helps us choose sites and plan each dive.
Planning and safety
We review the dive plan, equipment and conditions, and explain procedures before entering the water.
Clear communication
We speak Spanish and English, with clear explanations to help you prepare for your visit and get your questions answered.
Respect for the sea
We observe without touching or moving animals. We manage our buoyancy and keep clear of the seabed to reduce our impact.
Marine life
Discover diversity in
the smallest details.
A frogfish’s camouflage, the shapes of a nudibranch or the relationship between a shrimp and its host: observing these details is part of what makes diving in Dauin special. Our guides help you recognise marine life and enjoy it without disturbing its habitat.
Frogfishes
Experts in underwater ambushes

Cephalopods
Masters of camouflage, intelligence, and underwater color.

Nudibranchs
Shapes and colours worth a closer look

Seahorses
Camouflaged among the features of the seabed

Ghost pipefishes
Creatures that blend perfectly into their surroundings

Shrimps
Small crustaceans and their relationships with other species

Crabs
Tiny reef dwellers, full of shapes, colors, and surprises.

Turtles
Common on Apo Island reefs and Dauin

ABOUT DDC
Your dive team in Dauin.
Dauin Diving Center is a Spanish dive centre in Negros Oriental, Philippines. We combine knowledge of our local dive sites with personal attention and a particular interest in macro life and underwater photography. We put care into every trip and course so you can enjoy the sea, learn and feel part of the team.

Testimonials
What our divers say












