Mactan Scuba Dive Center
Mactan Scuba Dive Center
Mactan Scuba Dive Center
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Welcome to Mactan Scuba Dive Centerwe offer you everything u need for diving.You can start your diving career with us and make your Open Water Licence, when you have this already and want to improve your skills, then go further and get your Advanced Open Water Master Diver Divemaster or whatever you like to reach.If u just wanna have a nice day then go with us for Island Hopping, but we offer dive safaris too. How long? Its up to you.Just ask us.We even can support you with equipment , we have all what u need to very affordable prices.Thank u for visiting us and have a nice dayCheersSebastian
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Excursion01655646263
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
My buddy and I haven't dived in years. Rey was our Dive Master and he provided us with the tools and guidance to safely get back into sport! We had great reintroduction to some beautiful waters and color fish. Lunch hit the spot and gave us the energy to finish the third dive where we encountered a sardine bait ball and a sea turtle!
This was a short trip. We can't wait to go on the next one where can explore even more!
If you plan to be there for a while and plan to dive a few times consider getting Rey to upgrade your dive status to advanced open water and higher!
Thanks to Paul and Nen for making us feel like a part of the family! We look forward to seeing y'all again!
This was a short trip. We can't wait to go on the next one where can explore even more!
If you plan to be there for a while and plan to dive a few times consider getting Rey to upgrade your dive status to advanced open water and higher!
Thanks to Paul and Nen for making us feel like a part of the family! We look forward to seeing y'all again!
Written 4 March 2023
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Rick W
7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
This week of diving with MSCD was like diving with family. Every dive had 2 guides who were excellent at pointing out the macro stuff.,,,lunches were great, bankgas had a toilet and hosts Niskie and Paul just made everyone feel safe, with good briefings and support the whole way through. Pick up n drop off to hotel by them was awesome as was them setting up and pulling down our gear.
I looked at a number of small operators and wouldn’t bother even considering them as an option. This is a great family oriented fun dive center!
Rick
I looked at a number of small operators and wouldn’t bother even considering them as an option. This is a great family oriented fun dive center!
Rick
Written 2 January 2023
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nschmidt4694
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
What a wonderful dive day with the crew at Mactan Dive Center They are very friendly and the utmost professional dive guides. During the dive they were always looking for the unusual and pointing it out to us. Professional and safe this crew is very friendly and fun to dive with. If you are diving on Cebu this should be the first dive shop you should call. After the dive they served lunch. Delicious!
NLS
NLS
Written 4 October 2022
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Johan N
Hoi An, Vietnam52 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Planning my holiday in the Philipines was easy, major objextive was to get more SCUBA experience. After submitting three enquiries, one no reply, one after four days and MSDC within 3 hours, I decided to place my trust in them.
Arriving at the centre I was welcomed with a huge smile from Rachel, and a cup of nice coffee.
She introduced me to Ray, my diving instructor. I started with a briefing and context, did my refresher, and within one day Ray settled my nerves and helped me to master my boyancy which was a major concern
Ray is a cool calm dude, pleasant personality but fun guy, ensuring my safety at all times. I did my advanced diving course with him, learning great skills, but still having lots of fun.
I strongly recommend any diver who needs guidance to come and meet Ray, I also recommend MDSC for there professional, and caring approach. I now have a new family in Cebu, my type of people
Have to mention, met a memaid, told me she loves me.....bet she tell that to all the divers, and, and wait for it (drum roll), I dived with a Whale Shark.....hoop hoop, wow
Arriving at the centre I was welcomed with a huge smile from Rachel, and a cup of nice coffee.
She introduced me to Ray, my diving instructor. I started with a briefing and context, did my refresher, and within one day Ray settled my nerves and helped me to master my boyancy which was a major concern
Ray is a cool calm dude, pleasant personality but fun guy, ensuring my safety at all times. I did my advanced diving course with him, learning great skills, but still having lots of fun.
I strongly recommend any diver who needs guidance to come and meet Ray, I also recommend MDSC for there professional, and caring approach. I now have a new family in Cebu, my type of people
Have to mention, met a memaid, told me she loves me.....bet she tell that to all the divers, and, and wait for it (drum roll), I dived with a Whale Shark.....hoop hoop, wow
Written 15 May 2022
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Robert P
Tennessee5 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Mactan Scuba Diving Centre..
Extremely Friendly owner and staff.
But, I give submit my honest review at the request of one the owners..
Dives where fairly close to the boat launch area.
We, (both of us), felt a little rushed on two days of diving (May 9th and 10th).
But, there was a few issues .
1st- our qualifications where never checked. WTF?
We never fully signed the required waiver!
2nd- The “Dive Guide” Ray-wanted to be a Instructor! I understand his passion, however,, I’m a Master Diver with many certs (Self Reliant,etc)
His passion “made a negative impact” on first dive
(yes, I addressed and corrected him)
I had to inform him that a “guide is a Guide!”
3rd- price was not as posted, we was charged 2,000 pesos per dive…. 2 boat dives per day-average dive was 43 minutes- tanks were filled to only 2850 PSI- and we both came back with at least 800 PSI..
2,000 for a 43 minute dive? WTF?
Look at the advertised price! We was charged 4000 pesos for 2 short dives ( with snacks and rice and chicken lunch) But the price for 3 dives with lunch is only 4600 pesos? (We have our in gear)
You do the math… I did not address this issue.. I paid and we went on our way ..
So, In summary, this Dive Center is best suited for the beginner divers wanting to learn about diving!
They will definitely teach you!
Would we Dive with this shop again? Not on our bucket list
Robert Pflugh
Master Scuba Diver
Extremely Friendly owner and staff.
But, I give submit my honest review at the request of one the owners..
Dives where fairly close to the boat launch area.
We, (both of us), felt a little rushed on two days of diving (May 9th and 10th).
But, there was a few issues .
1st- our qualifications where never checked. WTF?
We never fully signed the required waiver!
2nd- The “Dive Guide” Ray-wanted to be a Instructor! I understand his passion, however,, I’m a Master Diver with many certs (Self Reliant,etc)
His passion “made a negative impact” on first dive
(yes, I addressed and corrected him)
I had to inform him that a “guide is a Guide!”
3rd- price was not as posted, we was charged 2,000 pesos per dive…. 2 boat dives per day-average dive was 43 minutes- tanks were filled to only 2850 PSI- and we both came back with at least 800 PSI..
2,000 for a 43 minute dive? WTF?
Look at the advertised price! We was charged 4000 pesos for 2 short dives ( with snacks and rice and chicken lunch) But the price for 3 dives with lunch is only 4600 pesos? (We have our in gear)
You do the math… I did not address this issue.. I paid and we went on our way ..
So, In summary, this Dive Center is best suited for the beginner divers wanting to learn about diving!
They will definitely teach you!
Would we Dive with this shop again? Not on our bucket list
Robert Pflugh
Master Scuba Diver
Written 11 May 2022
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Paolo L
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
This dive shop exceeded all of my expectations. I had a personal team who made me feel safe every step of the way. Kuya Lito goes above and beyond to make sure that you’re prepared for any situation. The rest of the staff is just as amazing and they really make you feel like family.
I highly recommend taking any courses here, or just going for some fun dives. They show you the best spots and point out the rarest fish. Hope to be back soon ❤️
I highly recommend taking any courses here, or just going for some fun dives. They show you the best spots and point out the rarest fish. Hope to be back soon ❤️
Written 23 June 2021
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Steven C
5 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
Outstanding dive company with excellent customer service. Great dive masters who know the divesite and local waters very well with an emphasis on safety during dives ... If your a photographer all the DM's are excellent spotters so all you have to do is enjoy the dive and take photos ... If you looking to become a certified diver there staff of certified instructor are capable of teaching you the skills neccessary to becoming a confident diver.
Written 20 January 2021
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Jon H
Cebu Island, Philippines5 contributions
Aug 2020
Great diving school with dedicated instructors to make sure you know all the crucial techniques and safety measures. I had signed up for the open water course and felt safe throughout the different dives. Highly recommend to those who are interested to explore the beautiful marine life in Cebu!
Written 26 August 2020
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Christina L
Reading, UK5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Thanks to the amazing team at MSDC for a superb much needed diving trip. So easy to organise despite it being last minute, great value and a lovely lunch. The whole team were great, especially Rachel who went out of her way to help me make the most of difficult circumstances.
Written 31 March 2020
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Make
Talisay City, Philippines3 contributions
Mar 2020
I've done 6 dives with MSDC and they are a great group of people!! Awesome customer service, good gear, and they know how to welcome you and provide a safe and responsible diving experience!! They treat you like part of the family of divers!!
Outstanding! I saw many interesting creatures and as always, just enjoyed being in the underwater world.
Kudos to the owners, staff and boat operators!!
I'll be back soon!!
Outstanding! I saw many interesting creatures and as always, just enjoyed being in the underwater world.
Kudos to the owners, staff and boat operators!!
I'll be back soon!!
Written 29 March 2020
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mpou20
Ulsan, South Korea
I want Hilutungan, Nalusuan, Pandanon hopping and traveling
we are 2 person.
Is it possible?
And what is the price?
I want to know from what time to what time, if possible.
Is this a place for people who are willing to get the certification, or can just anyone go there to have fun??
Is this a place for people who are willing to get the certification, or can just anyone go there to have fun??
DeepBlueMind
Los Angeles, CA18 contributions
Both, have lots of fun while getting your certification.
Last day of my training was a trip to Nalusuan Island - the best part of the training. They certify for SSI, btw.
Dear Sir/Madam
I’m planning to go again at 25th Jan with my friends, we have total of 5 people (plus myself), and I’m the only person who has got the scuba diving license at the moment.
I would like to know if we want to go this time, what would be the total price charge for us if we want to dive “3 times” in one day
and we also want go to oslob diving whale shark on next day ?
Also, I would like to know if it is possible for you to come pick us up if we are going to stay at Movenpick Hotel in Mactan?
Great Thanks
Harry