Samal Island Divers School of Scuba Diving
2008 August 7
First a disclaimer, I don’t scuba dive nor have I ever used S.I.D.
Scuba diving is one of the more popular attractions on Samal Island and with it’s nice beaches, beautiful water and marine life, why not. There is a company that teaches scuba diving right on IGaCoS. Samal Island Divers offers a set of courses from beginner to advanced, and even instructor level. They are headed by Oliver B. Ramos, who is the only PADI staff in Davao City.
S.I.D. seems to have a connection with Punta Del Sol, one of the more popular resorts on Samal Island. I believe that’s where the instruction is held, though it’s not entirely clear from their website. Punta Del Sol is located in Catagman, Penaplata District, Island Garden City of Samal. They offer a variety of rooms starting at P500. Here’s a nice write up on Punta Del Sol.
If you are visiting for awhile and have interest in taking some courses, check out S.I.D. They have contact information on their site. Let me know what you think. (Update the website for Samal Island Divers no longer works)
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Been there 2 days ago… Me and my buddies went scuba diving… It is our introductory dive. The place is so nice. And so is the staff… Special mention to Mr. Oliver Ramos who is the dive instructor there. He is so nice and very accommodating. Making our first dive more relaxing and enjoyable…
Hi Krissybee – thanks for the feedback on the school and Mr. Ramos. It’s good to know that they are a good outfit. Sounds like you might be going back again.
Anyone know if there is any good shore diving on samal island
I don’t know one kind of diving from another but I know there is a lot of diving around Punta del Sol. You might search a bit as there are some references on here.
Thanks Randy, but I’m looking for a specific answer to my question and not a “I don’t know” answer..
I would recommend big ligid island (small ligid is one next to it) also known as Beunavista Island.You can view the islands on google earth and search their website if you want to know more about the private resort. Both islands are owned by the Ayala family.The big ligid is more accessable by locals who knows the people who are “tenant” on the island,I happen to know someone who knows someone who owns the boat I rented for a day.I went snorkling there and the corals are still unspoiled,just be careful as there are lots of sea urchins all over even in the shallow part of the beach.Bring lots of food and drinks as there is no store on the island.
Ps: Ask your boat driver to go around the island for the white sand beach.I did not know about this until I viewed it on google earth…lol!!
Thanks, Ms Caroline. I hope that is helpful to Gary and others.
Also thanks for the URI to Marex, as I didn’t have that. I will check them out during our visit.
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Very nice.
thank you all for your comments but thats not what I wanted to know. I want to know if there is good shore diving from Samal Island, not any of the smaller cays around Samal Island. Thanks any way. I’m looking for comments from experienced divers with atleast 200 dives or more.
thanks again , Gary