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• Beware

  R9435XSandrewm,May 1, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  Dive master just seemed to be going through the motions not very engaged not a fun experience. They did not submit Dives to PADI for certification. Stopped replying to emails when I reached out to them about it. The Dives were very expensive.

• Fantastic experience!

  Mikkel A,Apr 26, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We were taught by Bernie, who did a fantastic piece of work!

• Incredible Experience

  288emilies,Aug 25, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Thank you, Bernie, for this incredible experience. You are an excellent instructor, and I loved doing the Advanced Open Water certification with you.

• Best diving experience with scotty dive.

  claray229,Aug 19, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I highly recommend Scotty Dive Team! My whole family took diving courses here, including Open Water, Junior Open Water, Rescue Diving, and Photography Specialty. The instructor team took excellent care of us, and the staff at the center were incredibly welcoming and friendly. We had the best diving experience with them and will definitely return. Special thanks to instructors Frede, Mich, Floy, Zigmund, and Bernie for their care in making the entire learning experience both fun and, most importantly, safe.

  

  

• First Diving Experience

  榊原匠,Jul 29, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The instructors, Mika Mae, Freddy and Sumika taught me very carefully and I enjoyed it! It was a great view under the sea!

• One of the best in the world

  romerg283,Jun 30, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I have scuba dive in many countries, and this one of the very best dive shops I have work with ever. Knowledgeable and going out of their way to help you learn and enjoy. Special mention to dive instructors Bernie, Nash; shop staff Marlyn and Joy.

• Perfect

  alinhauca,May 13, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Oh man, Cebu was amazing. We did diving with Scotty’s (yep, the one at Shangri-La) and honestly? One of the best dive experiences we’ve had in a long time. Super chill, super organized, and the crew? Absolute legends. Our dive team was Fredevic Yorpo, Nash Perez, and Zigmund Jess Cid—such cool guys. Funny, patient, and they really knew their stuff. You could tell they love what they do, and that energy just made everything better. We hit up Baring, San Vicente, Gilutungan, Nalusuan, Talima, and even did the Kontiki Sardine Run—which, oh wow, was like swimming through a living, glittering tornado of fish. You just float there and the sardines swirl around you like you're in some kind of National Geographic scene. And then—this part was insane—they set up a day trip to Oslob for the whale sharks. Super comfy van, no stress at all, they even carried all our gear. I’m not kidding, we didn’t lift a finger. We got in the water and… boom, five whale sharks. Massive, gentle giants just cruising past us. One came so close I swear I felt its tail glide by. Unforgettable. Like, goosebumps kind of moment. And the cherry on top? Our 12-year-old son—yep, twelve—got his Advanced Open Water cert, Nitrox, and even did a night dive. Kid was glowing after. I mean, proud parent moment right there. The instructors were so good with him, made him feel safe but also pushed him just enough. He’s hooked now. Also worth mentionin they rinsed our gear after dives (heaven). Honestly, if you’re thinking about diving in Cebu, just book with Scotty’s. Don’t overthink it. Also well priced, You get pros, real dive sites (not tourist traps), and they actually care about marine conservation too, which I respect big time. Can’t wait to go back. Still dreaming about those whale sharks.

  

  

  

  

  

• Awsome Course with amazing instructors

  Robert B,Jun 10, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Bernie was my instructor and he was amazing. Knowledgeable and patient. I would recommend Scotty's sports at the Shangri La Resort in Mactan to anyone seeking Scuba lessons.

• Highly recommended

  ozrooster,Feb 19, 2020

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I did a 2 day (5 dive) advanced SSI certification with Scotty in Bohol. Ron my instructor was fantastic, patient, very knowledgeable and the rest of the staff were excellent. Can not recommend Ron any higher. They also arranged pick up from my hotel daily.

• It's a great experience.

  E5409MY ,Jan 26, 2020

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  It was my first time scuba diving, but thanks to Masaki-san and Noah-san, who took the picture, I had a wonderful experience seeing the fish up close and fun!! We enjoyed the Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Spring tour and also we were very happy to see Aurora on our last night.

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