about
We are a personalized, community-focused dive operation based close to town at Casa Osmeña in Culion, Palawan, next door island neighbours to the famous Coron dive community.
As a small shop, and the only one in town, we offer a very personalized service. Whether you are new or advanced divers, renting equipment or bringing your own, we cater for individuals, couples, dive buddies and small groups.
Whilst we do offer wreck diving (and can beat the crowds from Coron), we are passionate about our local reefs, enjoy exploring new dive sites and often combine island hopping trips with a dive or two!
Nudibranch Divers is passionate about coral reef and marine life protection. We promote Green Fins dive practices, are actively involved with local reef clean-up operations and are a key stakeholder in local dugong protection – yes, there are dugongs here!
team
Janette
Janette is the heart and soul of the Casa Osmeña guest house and owner of Nudibranch Divers. A natural host, Janette’s warm welcome sets everyone at ease. Her broad local knowledge and contacts ensure that all island tours can be seamlessly arranged. Janette is also an excellent cook and provides guests with generous, fresh and authentic home cooked Filipino food.
Simon
Simon is a PADI Divemaster. He has been diving since 1998 and has an obsessive passion for nudibranchs. Usually the guide for certified divers, Simon has a good knowledge of the local dive spots and is always happy to get underwater and explore new reefs.
Gerd Schultz
Gerd is a local legend and, as a pioneering diver of the Coron wreck diving community, he probably knows the wreck dive profiles better than most. Gerd is a PADI Certified Dive Instructor and takes care of our students through tune-up dives, Discover Scuba and all PADI certifications up to Divemaster.
our boat, MV Nudibranch
Purpose-built in the local banka style, with tank racks, under-seat storage, and plenty of deck space for chilling between dives. Giant stride entry is easy, and a wide ladder makes it simple to climb back up.
She’s expertly captained by Lilly, supported by our boatman Long.
On board you’ll also find a CR, a galley, a BBQ grill, and room at the back to throw out a fishing line.
Simon with our crew: Lilly, Long and our guide Renlee.
the dive shop
We have a Bauer compressor for all our air needs, aluminium 80cuft Luxfer tanks, Apex regulators and Aqualung BCDs in a full range of sizes. Equipment rental is included in our dive prices.