Question 1

How many technical diving instructors are there in Cebu, Philippines?

Accepted Answer

TecDiveTools lists 12 technical diving instructors in Cebu, Philippines. The directory is not a census — it lists the instructors we have been able to verify, and grows as more are added.

Question 2

Why learn technical diving in Cebu, Philippines?

Accepted Answer

The Philippines combines some of Asia's most accessible wreck diving with remarkably diverse reefs. Coron holds the fleet of Japanese ships sunk in a single air raid in September 1944, and its deepest, the Irako, lies entirely below 28 m with its keel at about 43 m — a decompression wreck with large holds and an engine room to penetrate. Around them are world-class reefs and marine life — Anilao's macro, Malapascua's thresher sharks, Moalboal's walls — with short travel distances and warm water.

Question 3

Which technical diving agencies can I train with in Cebu, Philippines?

Accepted Answer

TDI (12) and GUE (1), counted by how many of the 12 instructors listed in Cebu, Philippines teach each. 1 teach more than one agency. The agency sets the standards and issues the card; the instructor sets the price and schedule.

Question 4

Can I learn rebreather (CCR) diving in Cebu, Philippines?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 3 of the 12 instructors listed in Cebu, Philippines teach rebreather courses. Most often: TDI Air Diluent CCR (3), TDI Air Diluent CCR Decompression Procedures (3), TDI Mixed Gas CCR (2) and TDI Advanced Mixed Gas CCR (1). CCR training is unit-specific, so check which units a listing supports.

Question 5

When is the best time of year for technical diving in Cebu, Philippines?

Accepted Answer

Diving runs all year, but the typhoon season (roughly June to November) can cancel boat days, especially in the north and around Coron. For most regions the calmest months are roughly December to May.

Question 6

How warm is the water in Cebu, Philippines, and what do technical divers wear?

Accepted Answer

Around 26–30°C most of the year; a 3 mm wetsuit is usual, with more insulation for long decompression. Thermoclines around Anilao and Malapascua can feel noticeably cooler at depth.

Technical Diving Instructors in Cebu

Matt Reed

Glenn Delos Santos

Gino Pelayo

HANG JU LEE

James Hardwick

Jong Moon Lee

Kyung Hyuk Kwon

Nicholas Greenop

Phillip Clark Badar

Reuven Cohen

Woong Yun

Yuehua Liu