Philippines · Swimming
Swimming in the Philippines: only operators with a confirmed program
About this list
When you look for swimming in the Philippines, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 42 operators in the Philippines on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms a swimming program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. They span 19 regions, including Anda, Anilao & Mabini, Boracay, Camiguin, Cebu & Mactan and Cebu. 26 of the 42 operators (62%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Mar–May, Jul–Sep and Dec–May among them. There is no single season for the Philippines, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. 41 are listed as open to beginners. Operators with structured encounter data list whale shark, coral, nudibranch, sea turtle and tropical fish as target species. Ways to meet them: swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling and land-based watching. 35 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.
42 listed operators

Philippines · Anda
Anda White Beach Resort · Water Activities
SnorkelingSwimmingBeach & water play- Season
- Mar–May
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Anilao & Mabini
Amathi Diving Resort
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Dec–Feb
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Anilao & Mabini
Casa Escondida Anilao Resort & Dive Center
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Anilao & Mabini
Halo Dive Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · Anilao & Mabini
Porto Novo Anilao Dive & Leisure Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 4,000–10,500 / diver
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Anilao & Mabini
Pier Uno Dive Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 2,500 / person
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Boracay
Calypso Beach & Dive Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Boracay
Freedive Boracay Training Center
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Jul–Sep
- Price
- PHP 16,500 / person
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Camiguin
Camiguin Freediving
FreedivingSwimming- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Multiple sources

Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Brad Tours · Mactan Island Hopping
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- from ₱670
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
JMBH Cebu Island Hopping Tours
SnorkelingSwimmingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 4,200 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Cebu Tours · Three Islands Hopping
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Multiple sources

Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Cebu Travel Agency Island Hopping
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- ₱2,150–8,350 per person
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
GoCebu Tours · Mactan Island Hopping
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- ₱2,960–9,350 per person
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Mactan Scuba University
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Base PHP 18,000 per person
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
Plantation Bay Water Sports
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 16,000 net / 2 guests
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · Cebu & Mactan
SiDive Mactan
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Dec–May
- Price
- From PHP 3,100/person
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Cebu
Cebu Whale Shark Tours
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 3,990 and up
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · Cebu
Oslob Whale Shark Scuba Diving
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- from ₱3,100 / person
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · Cebu
Oslob Whale Shark Watching · Island Trek Tours
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Dec–Jun
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Cebu
OslobTour.com
SnorkelingSwimmingMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- US$281/team
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Coron & Busuanga
Freediving Coron
FreedivingScuba divingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 7,900
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Dauin, Dumaguete & Apo
Aqua Ventura Divers
Scuba divingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Nov–May
- Price
- USD 35 and up
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Dauin, Dumaguete & Apo
Dumagat Freedive
FreedivingScuba divingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 3,500
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Davao & Samal
Paradise Island Park & Beach Resort
SwimmingBeach & water playIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · El Nido
Seaborn El Nido Freediving School
FreedivingScuba divingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 4,000
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · La Union
Immuki Island
SnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Dec–Apr
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official tourism source

Philippines · Moalboal
Freediving Planet Moalboal
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- ₱2,300
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Moalboal
Pescadores Suites Moalboal · Reef & Clear Kayak
SnorkelingSwimmingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Moalboal
Moalboal Tourism Office · Registered Snorkeling Guides
SnorkelingSwimmingFamily & kids- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 300 / person
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Pangasinan & Hundred Islands
Children's Island
SnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Dec–Apr
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official tourism source

Philippines · Panglao
Bohol Beach Club Dive Center
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Panglao
Freedive Academy Panglao
FreedivingScuba divingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- USD 325 / person
- Checked
- Multiple sources
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Philippines · Panglao
Freedive Panglao Resort
FreedivingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- US$130–170 per person
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Port Barton
Giant Strike Dive · Port Barton Dive Centre
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · Puerto Princesa & Tubbataha
Tubbataha Reefs
SnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Mar–Jun
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official tourism source

Philippines · Romblon
Romblon Freediving
FreedivingSwimmingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 3,500
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Siargao
OZEN Freediving Siargao
FreedivingScuba divingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Siquijor
Isladive Freediving Siquijor and Underwater Photography
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Siquijor
Siquijor Freediving
FreedivingScuba divingSwimming- Season
- Dec–May
- Price
- USD 105
- Checked
- Official source

Philippines · Siquijor
Swake Freedivers Siquijor
FreedivingScuba divingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 2,500
- Checked
- Official source
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Philippines · Siquijor
Tubod Marine Sanctuary
SnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Nov–May
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Needs checking
Swimming by region in the Philippines
Other activities in the Philippines
- Scuba diving in the Philippines369
- Island hopping and boat trips in the Philippines212
- Snorkeling in the Philippines149
- Marine life encounters in the Philippines80
- Freediving in the Philippines75
- Beaches and water play in the Philippines74
- Family water activities in the Philippines43
- Kayaking and paddling in the Philippines16
- Surfing and SUP in the Philippines9
- Liveaboards in the Philippines5
Marine life in the Philippines
Frequently asked questions
How many operators run swimming in the Philippines?
42 are listed now. Only operators whose swimming program is confirmed by the structured activity classification are included; ones that merely mention the word in their description are not.
Can I see prices for swimming in the Philippines before I book?
26 of the 42 operators (62%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown.
When is a good time for swimming in the Philippines?
Operators list different seasons, Mar–May, Jul–Sep and Dec–May among them. There is no single season for the Philippines, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.
Where in the Philippines can you find swimming?
Operators are listed in Anda, Anilao & Mabini, Boracay, Camiguin, Cebu & Mactan, Cebu, Coron & Busuanga and Dauin, Dumaguete & Apo, 19 regions in all. Each region page shows only that region's operators.
Can beginners or children join?
On record, 41 accept beginners and 0 accept children. Age limits and requirements differ by operator, so check before you book.