This is our story
A long-held dream brought us to Sipaway Island and after 15 years we have finally made it a reality. Here you can experience the Philippines in its most authentic form. We are proud to be the only dive center in the region, driven by our passion for diving and the fascinating underwater world.
When Detlev Bilan, the owner of the Whispering Palms Island Resort, made us the wonderful offer to take over the diving center, we didn't have to think twice and accepted his offer.
This place not only offers us a home under water where we feel comfortable - it also enables us to implement many of our ideas and visions, such as our school project and the collaboration with the University of Bremen.
You would like to know more about us and are interested in our projects
("Coral Reforestation Program" & "Project Negros eV", our non-profit organization that supports and advocates for Filipino children and their schools).
Then feel free to contact us at any time!
Thomas Oswald
Diving since 1998
Training level:
T instructor & first aid instructor
dives > 3,500
Since I started diving, the Philippines has always fascinated me. I am even happier to have found my home on Sipaway Island.
Our reef project is a long-held dream come true for me. I am looking forward to introducing our guests to the impressive and intact underwater world of this unique region.
I am also happy to be your contact person for all matters relating to training.
Jan Jan
T also since: 2009
Training level:
Divemaster pro
Dives: > 2,500
Sipaway Island is my home. I grew up here and love not only the people and the breathtaking nature above water, but also the fascinating creatures of the underwater world.
In our community in the Philippines, we live in harmony with nature. That's why I'm particularly happy to be able to introduce our guests to my homeland - especially the underwater world.
I really enjoy showing divers the smallest creatures that are often overlooked due to their tiny size, but are nevertheless incredibly fascinating.
As captain of the IHO, I make sure that you get safely to the most beautiful diving spots in our region.
Eric
Diving since: 2022
Training level:
Divemaster
Dives: > 1,500
I grew up on Sipaway Island and as a child in a fishing family I spent a lot of time snorkeling and swimming in the water. The underwater world fascinated me from the very beginning.
It has always been my dream to learn to dive and in 2022 I finally had the chance to make it happen with Sipaway Divers.
I am particularly fond of our thresher sharks – their elegance and the fascinating interactions with them impress me every time and it means a lot to me to pass this on to our guests.
Ton Ton
Diving since 2018
Training level:
CMAS**
dives > 800
I used to work in coastal protection and today I am proud to be part of the Sipaway Divers crew.
Here I am the “girl for everything”:
Whether it's filling bottles or being a competent contact person in the diving center or even being a dive guide, these are all areas of my responsibility.
And of course, above all, I am responsible for the fun!
I just can't resist the karaoke machine - for me, a little concert is a must!