Philippines
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa is a coastal city on Palawan island in the Philippines. It serves as a gateway to world-class dive areas in the surrounding waters, including access to reef and wall sites along nearby shores and boat dives to well-known underwater attractions. The city itself has a growing number of local dive centers that provide courses, equipment rental, and day trips, with water conditions typically warm and visibility variable depending on season. While the main tourist draw is natural beauty and subterranean river, divers can use Puerto Princesa as a base for exploring the broader diving options in the region.
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Dive sites and dive centers around Puerto Princesa
Nearby Dive Sites (4)
- 1.4 km · 3 min
- 2.2 km · 5 min
- 4.5 km · 9 min
- 4.9 km · 10 min
Nearby Dive Centers (3)
- 14.7 km
- 17.1 km
- 31.9 km
Nearby cities for scuba diving around Puerto Princesa
The best time to dive in Puerto Princesa
The best months to dive in Puerto Princesa are from May. Temperatures are confortable (27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.
Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.
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