Scandi Divers Resort

Scandi Divers Resort: Your Gateway to Puerto Galera's Underwater Wonders

Nestled on the pristine white sands of Big La Laguna Beach in Barangay Sabang, Scandi Divers Resort stands as a beacon for divers seeking an unparalleled experience in Puerto Galera. This PADI 5 Star Dive Resort and Green Fins member is not just a place to stay; it's an immersive journey into one of the world's most biodiverse marine ecosystems. Consistently ranked as a top-rated hotel on independent review platforms, Scandi Divers Resort also proudly earned a 2025 Scuba Diving Readers' Choice Award, with its dive team recognized for the #1 Quality of Staff in the Pacific & Indian Oceans Regions in the 2026 awards.

Accommodation: Oceanfront Comfort and Variety

Scandi Divers Resort boasts over forty rooms, with a significant number offering breathtaking oceanfront views, allowing guests to wake up to stunning sunrises over Verde Island. The resort provides a diverse range of lodging options to suit every preference, from cozy Superior Rooms and comfortable Poolside Rooms to charming Beach Cottages and spacious Oceanfront Suites. Many rooms feature air conditioning, cable TV, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, and hot water showers, ensuring a comfortable stay. For those desiring a home-away-from-home experience, some suites include private kitchens and large balconies.

Diving Services: Expertise and Exploration

As a PADI 5 Star Dive Center, Scandi Divers Resort offers world-class dive education and services for all levels, from introductory dives to Divemaster certifications. Their dedicated dive center features an on-site training pool, a well-equipped retail shop, and a spacious, air-conditioned camera room with 15 individual charging stations, a boon for underwater photographers. The resort's commitment to personalized service is evident in its maximum ratio of four divers per guide, a detail frequently praised by returning guests. Their experienced instructors are multilingual, speaking English, Filipino, French, German, Dutch, and Mandarin Chinese. A full range of meticulously maintained rental equipment, including large cylinders and dive computers, is available. Diving operations are supported by a fleet of covered outrigger boats and speedboats, all equipped with oxygen, first aid kits, and spare gear for safety.

Dive Sites: A Biodiversity Hotspot at Your Fingertips

Puerto Galera is situated on the Verde Island Passage, recognized as the "Center of the Center of Marine Biodiversity" on the planet, boasting more species of fish and coral than the Caribbean and Great Barrier Reef combined. With over 40 world-class dive sites within a 10 to 15-minute boat ride, Scandi Divers offers immediate access to an incredible variety of underwater landscapes. Divers can explore wrecks, caves, muck dives, shallow coral fields, and exhilarating drift dives. Popular dive sites include:

• Verde Island Drop-off: Considered one of the best dive sites in Asia, featuring dramatic walls, strong currents, and abundant pelagic life, including tuna, snapper, and hawksbill turtles.
• The Canyons: A world-renowned drift dive with three distinct canyons, home to schools of jacks, Spanish mackerel, batfish, and delicate soft corals. Maximum depth of 27 meters.
• Alma Jane Wreck: A 30-meter cargo vessel purposely sunk in 2003, now an artificial reef encrusted with coral and teeming with batfish, snappers, lionfish, scorpionfish, and frogfish. Maximum depth of 30 meters.
• Giant Clams: A premier muck diving location, ideal for macro photography, where divers can spot blue-ringed octopuses, flamboyant cuttlefish, ornate ghost pipefish, and hairy frogfish.
• Scandi Divers House Reef: A convenient site for macro life, nudibranchs, moray eels, and clownfish, often visited by sea turtles.

Water temperatures in Puerto Galera typically range from 26°C to 29°C year-round, making for comfortable diving, with visibility often exceeding 20 meters. A 3mm wetsuit is generally sufficient.

Location and Atmosphere: Tranquil Beachfront with Easy Access

Scandi Divers Resort enjoys a peaceful and family-friendly setting on Big La Laguna Beach, a quieter alternative to the bustling Sabang Beach, yet still within a ten to fifteen-minute walk of Sabang's lively town center, bars, and restaurants. The resort offers a tranquil escape with direct beach access. Guests can enjoy an international menu at the panoramic Skyview Restaurant, which offers ocean views and al fresco dining. Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi throughout the resort, massage services, and a bar. The resort also has its own generator for 24-hour power and offers an airport shuttle service.