School of fish underwater

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.

Discover our experiences

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.

Macro diving in Dauin

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
Apo Island reef with turtles

PADI Courses

Training to get more from every dive

Learning to dive means developing knowledge, technique and judgement. At DDC, our PADI courses combine clear explanations with guided practice, helping you progress with confidence from your first certification to Divemaster.

Why dive with DDC

Our approach to
diving.

01

Personal attention

We listen to what you want from your dives and help you plan a stay suited to your experience.

02

A passion for macro life

We enjoy finding small marine animals, observing their behaviour and sharing our interest in underwater photography.

03

Local knowledge

We dive in Dauin, Zamboanguita and Apo Island. Time in these waters helps us choose sites and plan each dive.

04

Planning and safety

We review the dive plan, equipment and conditions, and explain procedures before entering the water.

05

Clear communication

We speak Spanish and English, with clear explanations to help you prepare for your visit and get your questions answered.

06

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

Frogfishes

Cephalopods

Masters of camouflage, intelligence, and underwater color.

Cephalopods

Nudibranchs

Shapes and colours worth a closer look

Nudibranchs

Seahorses

Camouflaged among the features of the seabed

Seahorses

Ghost pipefishes

Creatures that blend perfectly into their surroundings

Ghost pipefishes

Shrimps

Small crustaceans and their relationships with other species

Shrimps

Crabs

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

Crabs

Turtles

Common on Apo Island reefs and Dauin

Turtles
We watch without touching or moving animals. Sightings depend on the site, season and conditions.

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.

DDC team

Testimonials

What our divers say

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

“Una experiencia increíble desde el primer día, se nota la pasión de Luis por la fotografía macro, han sido súper atentos durante toda la estancia en Dauin, Las inmersiones fueron espectaculares, desde las salida a la Isla de Apo como las salidas nocturnas. Sin ningún tipo de duda, uno de los mejores centros de Dauin, una experiencia totalmente recomendada 🌊🤿”

Gabety Ortiz
Google Reviews

“Hice 2 buceos con Dauin Diving Center, concretamente con Luis y se sintió como bucear con un colega de toda la vida, sabe perfectamente dónde encontrar toda la vida marina, y ese pulpo de anillos azules hace que me lleve un gran recuerdo de Dauin. Muchas gracias por todo, volveré!”

Frank Peinado
Google Reviews

“We dived here in early July and had an amazing experience. It was just the two of us, with two dive guides! The guides were fantastic at spotting the most fascinating species. They know the dive sites and marine life very well. If you're a macro enthusiast, muck diving in Dauin is an absolute must.”

Adrien Lowe
Google Reviews

“El día en Apo Island con ellos fue sencillamente espectacular. En el barco con Luis y Alex disfrutamos como niños y además se conocen la isla y la fauna como nadie. La inmersión nocturna fue, sin duda, la mejor de vida y es increíble la cantidad de bichos que encontraron que no habíamos visto en nuestras vidas Experiencia inmejorable, 10/10.”

Andoni Albella
Google Reviews

“Thanks to the many positive reviews, we ended up here at Dauin Diving Center, and we haven't regretted it for a second. We dived with Luis for two days. We felt welcome, relaxed, and seen throughout. The dives at Apo Island were beautiful, but muck diving opened up a whole new world for us. For this dive, we mainly wanted to see big fish, but now that we have been introduced to macro and muck diving, we are sold on that too. Of course, thanks to Luis, who also took great care of us out of the water.”

“A big thanks to Alex and Luis for organising everything for our dive. Although we were there in the low season, they managed to take us to Apo Island to see one of the best coral reefs I've ever seen. Two very professional guys, always trying to make their guests' day an experience of a lifetime. Very helpful, thoughtful and eager to make every part of the day enjoyable. Even the waits between dives were great, as they're such fun guys to hang around with. If you're looking to dive in Dauin area or Apo Island, don't hesitate and contact Dauin Diving Center (DDC), I promise you won't regret it! *Here are some pictures they took of me during the day”

mikel button
Google Reviews

“We dove with Dauin Dive Center in July 2026, and it was absolutely incredible! Muck diving opens up a whole new world of tropical marine life. The guys running the dive center are genuinely passionate and seem to enjoy the hunt just as much as you enjoy spotting the incredible creatures they find for you. From ghost pipefish and frogfish to seahorses and nudibranchs, every dive is packed with surprises—and one dive is definitely not enough! Highly recommended!”

berry anais
Google Reviews

“Ha sido un verdadero placer bucear con Dauin Diving Center Los equipos estaban en perfecto estado y nuevos, la atención fue desde el principio muy personalizada y con grupos pequeños, se agradece mucho todos estos detalles y lo digo desde la experiencia de ser yo también instructor de buceo No dudéis en hablar con ellos si queréis hacer inmersiones en Dauin o en Apo island Muchas gracias a Luis y Alexis por todo, espero volvernos a ver pronto debajo del agua”

“Alex and Luis are the best!!! We went on a dive with them from 8 am to 4 pm and the day was incredible! They're super fun, safe, and they'll take you to the best spots around Apo Island where you'll be blown away by what you see! In short, if you hadn't already guessed, I highly recommend them! And guys, the day I come back to the Philippines, you can be sure I'll dive with you again!”

Gilles Daporta
Google Reviews

“He de decir que para mí sorpresa he vivido una experiencia muy bonita en mi primera inmersión, decidí hacerla para quitarme el miedo a la profundidad del mar y me sentí tan cuidada y bien guiada que ha sido una experiencia muy bonita, la he disfrutado mucho. Llegue a Alexis y a Luis a través de la recomendación de un amigo que me habló de su gran profesionalidad y amor por lo que hacen y además de esto, me gustaría destacar la parte humana, la cercanía y el cuidado que ponen para que las personas puedan conocer ese fondo marino tan hermoso y puedan tener una buena experiencia. Los recomiendo al 100%, muchas gracias chicos!”

Inmaculada Laguna Palomo
Google Reviews

“I had a very good experience with Dauin Diving Center, great atmosphere. The macro diving in Dauin/Zamboanguita is incredible, and Apo Island completely exceeded my expectations with its stunning reef and unbelievable biodiversity of corals.”

Francesco Giordano
Google Reviews

“Very professional service and I had a wonderful time with Luis and Alex.”

“Hemos pasado unos días increíbles con Alex, Luís y Didi en Dauin. Además de súper atentos para todo y con información de la isla, hacen un buceo muy profesional. Llevo muchos años buceando y es difícil sorprenderme, lo lograron. En los puntos de inmersion, muy bien seleccionadas por ellos, vi cosas que no había visto nunca y me encantó como cuidan el mar y su entorno. Nos trataron genial, nos dieron consejos para conocer la Isla muy acertados. Muchísimas gracias, da gusto bucear con gente así. Se nota que os gusta bucear y lo transmitís. Hasta pronto.”

Africa Garcia-Orad Carles
Google Reviews

“Amazing experience! Professional team and high quality gear 🤿 very enjoyable 🙌”

Julieta Martín Tempestti
Google Reviews
Diving in Dauin

Your diving trip

Your diving trip
Starts with DDC.

Share your dates and interests with our team. We will help you combine diving and training to make the most of your stay in Dauin.