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Puerto Galera (Sabang Beach) - Philippines


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Puerto Galera (Sabang Beach) is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. This dive site has an average rating of 4.50 out of 5 from 14 scuba divers. This dive site provides bathrooms and airfills.

A fantastic place to dive, for beginners to advanced! Relaxed environment. Plenty of dive operators, but Atlantis and El Galleon (Asia Divers) are the best for accommodations and lessons. Some wrecks near shore and most sites are very close by. Most visitors to Sabang are attracted by the excellent SCUBA diving provided by the protected marine sanctuary. There are a number of dive shops in the area (estimated at around 35) that provide access to a micro (i.e. small life) heaven. The dive sites that feature a large variety of small sea life with the occasional shark or turtle. Several sites are drift dives and often turn into (strong) current dives with the best diving (for coral and small life) being at 18m or 60 feet. Almost all of the dive sites are within a 10 minute boat ride of Sabang which allows you to spend your surface interval on the shore and it also allows most shops to offer as many as four dive trips (single tank) each day. Prices for a single dive are around $18~$32 for a single tank dive, including equipment rental, boat and dive guide, with discounts for more dives and if you have your own equipment.
Action Divers is a smallish dive shop has been in Small Lalaguba for more than 10 years but is very proud of its high level of customer satisfaction and safety.

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SoulCatcher - 3/17/2025 7:01 AM
Yes, Puerto Galera has a huge number of cool and interesting dive sites! 🎉 This area is considered one of the best diving spots in the Philippines thanks to its marine sanctuary, rich underwater life, and easy access to dive locations.
What makes Puerto Galera a great diving destination?

✅ Variety of locations – from shallow reefs with macro life to thrilling drift dives and wrecks.
✅ Suitable for all levels – perfect for both beginners and advanced divers.
✅ Amazing marine life – plenty of macro creatures, corals, sharks, and turtles.
✅ Close to shore – most dive sites are just 5-10 minutes away by boat.
✅ Lots of dive centers – you can choose one that fits your style and budget.

The Sabang Beach area has many popular dive sites, but there are also plenty of fantastic spots beyond it. For example, Verde Island is famous for its strong currents and incredible visibility.

What are the top dive sites in your Aninuan/White Beach area? 🚀
ISH - 5/10/2017 8:25 AM
I went scuba diving here on 5/3/2017. Average viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C.
Agojo - 10/11/2015 6:09 AM
Rating Added: 5
Large variety of marine life, great drift diving!
trythebeach - 10/11/2015 5:14 AM
Rating Added: 5
Excellent diving.
EMG - 2/26/2014 8:45 PM
Rating Added: 5
Love diving in Sabang. Multiple shipwrecks. Extensive coal gardens. Lots to see.