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 Saamal Island Divers no longer works. You can find Samal Dive Sites here.
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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.