BADLADZ Scuba Diving
BADLADZ Scuba Diving
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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We are a professional dive shop that prioritizes personal service and individual attention. We enjoy taking smaller groups so that everyone can really enjoy the dive. We are situated on a peaceful Beach with an awesome view of Verde Island. Our PADI dive shop is located in BADLADZ Beach & Dive Resort with stunning ocean views from the restaurant and Suite rooms. There are many different types of diving available in Puerto Galera, for people of all skill levels. From giant clams & magnificently colored fish to Shipwrecks. Shallow reef diving and deep, dark diving into the depths – there is everything you need for a wonderful diving holiday in Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera, Philippines
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Mark S
5 contributions
Mar 2020
It can be hard to find a good dive shop, especially when there are over 60 dive operators in Puerto Galera. We heard about Badladz from a fellow sailor and looked them up when arriving. I wanted to get my family of four Nitrox certified. We showed up and met Sean. He is the owner of Badladz, and was very responsive and helpful to our request. In total we had 5 attend the class. Christian was our instructor, and it was great. He was very thorough and we had fun getting our certification. I highly recommend Badladz. Just take a Tricycle to the main resort, and Sean and his team will help you with any needs.
We used Badladz for numerous dives. By far, the best dive was our 3-tank dive at Verde island. We've been diving now for almost two years through SE Asia, logging over 350 dives. Verde island ranks right up there with some of the best diving we've seen. Raja Ampat and Triton Bay Indonesia are the only competitors in my opinion.
Thanks Sean!!
We used Badladz for numerous dives. By far, the best dive was our 3-tank dive at Verde island. We've been diving now for almost two years through SE Asia, logging over 350 dives. Verde island ranks right up there with some of the best diving we've seen. Raja Ampat and Triton Bay Indonesia are the only competitors in my opinion.
Thanks Sean!!
Written March 10, 2020
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Fun, Fu, Fun is what we do at BADLADZ. 😊 Our Professional Instructors & Guides make the underwater world Safe and Enjoyable so you can Relax & Experience the Awesome spectacle of the Verde Island Passage ! I will pass on the compliments. 👌
We are so Happy that your family was able to visit & dive with us. You are a Super group, great divers and wonderful people.
It was so nice to meet you. I sometimes wish we could rare guests as your family would get 5 🌟's
Enjoy your Travels and take care
Cheers
Sean & Maylen
Written March 11, 2020
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Balongkit Domingo
Puerto Galera, Philippines9 contributions
Apr 2021
I have been diving for so long now and all I can say that this place just took my expectations through the roof. I thought that there can be no more better dive shop like Badladz Diving. The Service is just spectacular, I love how everyone are just so professional and loves doing there job. From the briefing, all the Instructors know what there talking about and always there no matter what you need them for. The Point to point diving is just so relaxing, where we just go out in front of the beach resort and 15 minutes of boat ride we can reach dive sites not alot of other Dive Shops reach here in Puerto because Badladz Diving Center is a unique spot where there are not alot of divers diving in there dive sites. Gladly come back for another month. Recommend 1000%
Written June 3, 2021
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Super nice review, thanks so much 👌
We diid have some AWESOME dives for sure. Perfect weather, warm water & great Visibility. The Thresher Shark was an inspiring sight, they are usually very elusive.
Hopefully next time again
Happy Travels and see you next time
Cheers
Sean
Written June 5, 2021
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Jeff
Puerto Galera10 contributions
Sep 2013 • Solo
Had a great time diving with Gavin at Badladz and was able to take my skills to the next level. Sabang and other areas around Puerto Galera are known for world-class diving and these guys know where the good stuff is. Really professional and conscientious outfit.
Written October 10, 2013
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Hi Jeff P,
Thanks for taking the time out of your day to leave us some great feedback, we really appreciate it.
We are happy to hear you improved your dive skills when you were diving with us and I will be sure to pass onto Gavin the kind words you gave him.
Hope to see you back here soon for some more diving.
Maylen Cooney.
Written December 11, 2013
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mjmboogie
Honolulu85 contributions
Nov 2012 • Solo
As I PADI Divemaster I have a different perspective when it comes to looking at a dive shop/resort. The staff at Badladz Adventure Divers does not miss beat. The plan from beginning to end works flawlessly. Jojo who was the DM on all my dives did a valuable service for the shop. His experience and laid back personality makes it easy to focus on the task, in this case it was UW photography. We were blessed to see a mimic octopus on both days and also a pair of flambouyant cuttlefish. I especially enjoyed the surface intervals at the floating bar. I must make it back to Puerto Galera and dive with the crew of BAdladz.
Written December 1, 2012
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Thanks :)
We certainly enjoy our work :)
Cheers
Sean
Written May 17, 2015
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Richard H
Hatfield, UK68 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
I completed my PADI Rescue Diver course at Badladz and I was very impressed with the instruction I received from Chris my dive master. Chris is a great guy; he was patient with me during the course and he really goes out of his way to help you, I then did some fun dives and the standard of organisation and equipment was first class. I would highly recommend Badladz for PADI open water training as they teach people in very small groups unlike some of the other dive operations in Sabang. They are also nice people to dive with and really care for the environment.
Written March 11, 2018
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Yes, the Padi Rescue course is a Great way to improve your diving skills and become more confident in the water.
So Happy that you enjoyed & learned.
I will certainly compliment all our wonderful staff, thank you.
Safe, Professional & Fun is BADLADZ 👌
Cheers
Sean
Written March 12, 2018
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pargethepedlar
London, UK65 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Great equipment, nice boat, good dive guides and pretty cheap. Very chilled and easy to organise. Would dive with them again if in Puerto Galera.
The only downside was that all of our dives were pretty short. With the exception of one deep dive, we all came up with plenty of air in the tank and well within no deco limits. On average our dives were about 40-45 mins. I asked our dive guide and he just said that’s how long they were. I’m used to diving until 60 mins or 50bar to get the most out of each dive.
The only downside was that all of our dives were pretty short. With the exception of one deep dive, we all came up with plenty of air in the tank and well within no deco limits. On average our dives were about 40-45 mins. I asked our dive guide and he just said that’s how long they were. I’m used to diving until 60 mins or 50bar to get the most out of each dive.
Written October 23, 2017
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Thanks for the great review. So Happy you enjoyed Scuba Diving with us.
I will certainly look into the length of your dives. I am assuming that one of the group was low on air which means the entire group must surface but, If there is a problem, with the guide, we will fix it PROMISE !
We do not condone shortening the dives and are glad you mentioned it.
See you next time :-)
Cheers
Sean
Written October 23, 2017
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Leonie B
Hamburg3 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
I got my Open Water Certificate at Badladz. Beautiful dive sites, extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff, good equipment. Would recommend Badladz to anyone who is interested to learn diving.
Written September 11, 2017
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Yahoo :-)
Another Fun Loving Scuba Diver !
We are all soooooo Happy that you had a Great Time.
FUN, SAFE Diving is BADLADZ
See you again :-)
Cheers
Sean
Written September 13, 2017
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Kiwiseeingallthereis
Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand24 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
When i was researching diving in the Phillippines, Gavin (owner) responded immediately to my email and gave me information about Puerto Galera above and beyond necessity. He was transparent with costs and small details. This made me trust and respect him immediately. Upon arrival, I met another Gavin (instructor), who had been expecting me and put me through the paces, talking me through the dives we were going to do. I had 5 very beautiful and memorable dives at 5 different dive sites and all the gear was brand new. Gavin (owner) let me pay at the end, which was unnecessary, but fantastic customer service. These guys are professional and supportive and I had a really enjoyable time out on the water with them.
Written May 21, 2014
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Thank You !
This is exactly what we like to hear. CUSTOMER SERVICE is most important to us ! We are so Happy you had a GREAT time :)
Cheers
Sean
Written May 9, 2015
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johnandpauline15
Puerto Galera, Philippines4 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
The diving has been great. The dive crew make your diving very enjoyable. Will go back for more. The major attraction for me was the small groups that went diving, no hussle & bussle.
Written November 10, 2012
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Diving should be FUN :) We prefer small groups because WE want to enjoy it TOO :)
Cheers
Sean
Written May 18, 2015
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TerenceTYS
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia38 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
The dive center is situated near the Muelle Pier.
Take a ferry boat ride for an hour from Batangas to Muelle Pier.
Just a 5 minutes walk and you will reach the destination.
The place have several dive sites that is amazing. I spend a total of about a week there.
The dive crew is friendly and know where to look for macro stuff.
Jojo, Johnny, Meikie, they are excellent company in the water as well as on land.
Never get bored of the diving there. Especially on Alma Jane which is a ship wreck (30m) depth.
If you are a sea horse lover then you should not miss out Secret Bay as there are plenty of seahorses there.
I would like to say a big thank you for the warm hospitality and services that was provided when I was there during my holidays. I will be planning another trip there to dive.
Hope to see you guys soon.
Take a ferry boat ride for an hour from Batangas to Muelle Pier.
Just a 5 minutes walk and you will reach the destination.
The place have several dive sites that is amazing. I spend a total of about a week there.
The dive crew is friendly and know where to look for macro stuff.
Jojo, Johnny, Meikie, they are excellent company in the water as well as on land.
Never get bored of the diving there. Especially on Alma Jane which is a ship wreck (30m) depth.
If you are a sea horse lover then you should not miss out Secret Bay as there are plenty of seahorses there.
I would like to say a big thank you for the warm hospitality and services that was provided when I was there during my holidays. I will be planning another trip there to dive.
Hope to see you guys soon.
Written September 17, 2012
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Thank you for your review. We really appreciate it! Badladz Adventure Divers hope that you come back soon to dive with us! All the best, from JoJo, Johnny, Meikie, Gavin & Gavin :)
Written October 26, 2012
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