HELMET DIVING (a.k.a Reef Walking)

This is the most awesome activity I experienced in Boracay.

On board the outrigger we rented for Php1,200 for the Island hopping, we were brought to a floating station in the midst of the sea. There, we met the staff who then gave us a briefing about important reminders such as:

HOW to EQUALIZE PRESSURE as you go all the way down:

1. Swallowing

2. Chewing

3. Blowing the nose while pinching it.

Hand signals the diver has to remember:

okay sign

thumbs up - wants to go up

thumbs down - wants to go down

stop sign

move over

Note: the following are not permitted to do this activity.
Children below 12 yrs old
people with heart problems

people with ear problems




In helmet diving, the diver will be wearing a 25-kilogram helmet that would weigh approximately 5 kg or less upon reaching the sea bed. This helmet is attached to the Oxygen tank at the station which allows the reef walker to breathe normally under the sea. (It felt like being a mermaid!). Diving footwear will also be provided to make way for a safe and convenient reef walking. Just be careful as you slowly descend because you have to equalize pressure recurrently.

Some people might reckon it is frightening, and this activity requires a person to intensify one's courage but just take the challenge and I assure you that as soon as you reach the sea bed, you'll reap the fruits of your labor.

For only 350/pax, one will have a memory that could last a lifetime.

*these are LOW SEASON RATES (June to November) and are subject to change without prior notice