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.

Essential information for traveling in Philippines

About Philippines

Sea
Philippine Sea, Sulu Sea, South China Sea, Cele...
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Languages
TL EN
Demonym
Filipino
Phone prefix
+63

Practicalities

Currency
PHP
Voltage
220
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
MNL CEB DVO CRK ZAM

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Puerto Princesa

Nearby Dive Sites (4)

Nearby Dive Centers (3)

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.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 29 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 29 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 29 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 30 °C 7/10
05 - May
27 °C 31 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
26 °C 30 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
26 °C 30 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
26 °C 30 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
26 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 29 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
26 °C 29 °C 5/10

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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