DIVE FACILITIES
Welcome to Dive Union
Just a short 4 hour drive north of Manila, one can reach La Union. The popular surfing spot has beach resorts, hotels and hostels catering to everyone’s budget. Aside from the waves, La Union, offers a number of attractions and things to do; including SCUBA DIVING. Shallow dive sites, good visibility and year round good weather makes La Union a great place to learn and explore the underwater world. North of the typhoon belt, and on the leeward side of Luzon from most storms, the waters of the Lingayen Gulf are well protected from prevailing winds throughout most of the year. Visibility can exceed 50m (160ft) in the peak season.
Dive Union provides the full range of PADI courses. Whether you are complete beginner or experienced diver looking for new sites, we have the knowledge, expertise and equipment for you to get the best dive experience in the North.
The Philippines have the some of the best diving in Asia. The clear warm water, vast coral reefs and vibrant flora and fauna are home to an abundance of marine life.
Our divers safety is of the highest priority. Our staff and equipment ensure international standards are maintained for the safest, most enjoyable dive experience.
Partnered with ScubaPro, our dive equipment is top of the line and band new. Our tanks are filled with certified clean air.
OUR SHOP
Located at kahuna Beach Resort & Spa in the popular town of San Juan, has off road parking and is central to the dive sites of La UnionOUR SHOP
Partnered with Scubapro and Pacifica Dive we have small retail section for your diving essentials, and can order equipment by request. Offering cold drinks and snacks, drop by the shop, chat with our Instructors and plan your next dive experience.
TRANSPORT
Transportation is provided to the dive sites by road and speedboat.TRANSPORT
Transportation is provided to the dive sites by road and speedboat.
OUR EQUIPMENT
Supplied by Scubapro, our dive equipment is top of the line and band new for your ultimate comfort and safetyOUR EQUIPMENT
Our tanks are filled with certified clean air from our own Bauer compressor. We offer equipment rental and tank filling services.
WHAT TO SEE
DISCOVER THE UNDERWATER WORLD The Philippines have the some of the best diving in AsiaWHAT TO SEE
The clear warm water, vast coral reefs and vibrant flora and fauna are home to an abundance of marine life. Known to have more than 3000 species of fish and 448 species of coral, you will find something new on every dive.
PADI PROGRAMS
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PADI BUBBLEMAKER
Bubblemaker is as fun as it sounds – a chance for kids to blow bubbles by scuba diving. Children who are at least 8 years old can use scuba gear to breathe underwater and swim around in shallow water.
DISCOVER SCUBA EXPERIENCE
Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you.
OPEN WATER DIVER
World’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.
ADVENTURE DIVER
Have you always wanted to try digital underwater photography, fish identification or dry suit diving? There’s a long list of scuba adventures you can take part in during this program.
ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER
Designed to advance your diving, so you can start right after earning your Open Water Diver certification. This course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives.
RESCUE DIVER
Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed. During the course, you learn to become a better buddy.
OUR DIVE RATES
CHOOSE OUR BEST RATE FOR YOU.
DIVE EXPERIENCE (Programs) | PADI COURSES | ||||||
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Fun Dive (License) | Try Dive (Pool Only) | PADI Discover Scuba Diver (DSD) | Open Water Diver Course | Advanced Open Water Course | Rescue Diver Course | Emergency First Responder (EFR) | |
₱ 1,800 | ₱ 2,500 | ₱ 4,950 | ₱ 21,500 | ₱ 18,500 | ₱ 20,500 | ₱ 10,500 | |
REQUIRED LEVEL & MINIMUM AGE | ✔ Beginner-8 yrs | ✔ Beginner-8 yrs | ✔ Beginner-8 yrs | ✔ Beginner-10 yrs | ✔ OW Diver-12 yrs | ✔ AOW-12 yrs | ✔ Classroom |
LOCATION | ✔ Ocean Dive | ✔ Swimming Pool | ✔ Swimming Pool ✔ Ocean | ✔ 5 Pool Sessions ✔ 4 Ocean Dives | ✔ Ocean Dive | ✔ Classroom ✔ Ocean Dive | ✔ Classroom |
DURATION | ✔ 2 hours | ✔ 2 hours | ✔ 4 hours | ✔ 4 Days | ✔ 2 Days | ✔ 2 Days | ✔ 1 Day |
DIVE EXPERIENCE (Programs) | |||||||
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Fun Dive (License) | Try Dive (Pool Only) | PADI Discover Scuba Diver (DSD) | |||||
₱ 1,800 | ₱ 2,500 | ₱ 4,950 | |||||
REQUIRED LEVEL & MINIMUM AGE | ✔ Beginner-8 yrs | ✔ Beginner-8 yrs | ✔ Beginner-8 yrs | ||||
LOCATION | ✔ Ocean Dive | ✔ Swimming Pool | ✔ Swimming Pool ✔ Ocean | ||||
DURATION | ✔ 2 hours | ✔ 2 hours | ✔ 4 hours |
PADI COURSES | ||||
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Open Water Diver Course | Advanced Open Water Course | Rescue Diver Course | Emergency First Responder (EFR) | |
₱ 21,500 | ₱ 18,500 | ₱ 20,500 | ₱ 10,500 | |
REQUIRED LEVEL & MINIMUM AGE | ✔ Beginner-10 yrs | ✔ OW Diver-12 yrs | ✔ AOW-12 yrs | ✔ Classroom |
LOCATION | ✔ 5 Pool Sessions ✔ 4 Ocean Dives | ✔ Ocean Dive | ✔ Classroom ✔ Ocean Dive | ✔ Classroom |
DURATION | ✔ 4 Days | ✔ 2 Days | ✔ 2 Days | ✔ 1 Day |
LA UNION DIVE SITES
DISCOVER TOGETHER
Experience Level: All
Experience Level: Advanced
Depth: 5m – 30m
Experience Level: All
Off the peninsula of the Philippine 580th Air Force Base, the reef begins in shallow water at 5m. Sandy channels lead west to the where the reef drops off to 30+m.
The usual reef fish can be found here; parrot fish, butterfly fish, surgeon fish, anthias, wrasses and gobies. Sea cucumbers are feeding on the reef and amongst the cracks and rocks we can find lobsters. Look closely for nudibranchs and smaller critters, but also keep watch for the turtles!
Infront of the Maritime College in Lingsat, the reef extends from the shallows to 18m. A small wall surrounded by irregular reef patterns is home for many reef fish and critters. On the sandy floor, look at for flounders and blue spotted stingrays.
Turtles, sea snakes and lobsters can all be seen here. Look closely for some interesting nudibranchs.
Experience Level: All
Experience Level: All
Experience Level: All
Experience Level: All
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HOW TO FIND AND CONTACT US
Taking your car to Dive Union?
From Manila, take the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and connect to the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) after the Dau exit. On SCTEX, follow the signs that point you to Baguio. At the end of SCTEX, get on the Tarlac Pangasinan La Union Expressway (TPLEX). The TPLEX currently runs from the end of the SCTEX until Pozorrubio in Pangasinan province. Exit TPLEX at Rosario and turn left on the Marthur Highway, heading North. The McArthur Highway (Manila North Rd), passes through Agoo, Aringay, Caba, Bauang and San Fernando, before reaching San Juan and Kahuna Beach Resort & Spa and Dive Union.
Taking a bus going to Dive Union?
Several bus lines pass through La Union. Choose a bus bound for Vigan, Abra, Laoag or La Union. All of them will allow you to alight at Dive union, San Juan, La Union.
CONTACT US FOR INQUIRY
For inquiries and additional informations please fill up the form below. We will respond soonest we can. Thank you and see you diving.
DIVE UNION
Kahuna Beach Resort & Spa
Urbiztondo, San Juan
La Union, 2514
Philippines
Mobile phone 1: GLOBE +63 917 720 1859
Email: diving@diveunion.com.ph
Skype: Dive Union (live:diving_51)
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Viber: 0917 720 1859