Valm Divers

Valm Divers We are the premier boutique dive shop located right on the stunning Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol.
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Have you ever seen a shrimp that looks like it just raided a movie theater concession stand? 🍿No, this isn't a miniature...
31/08/2026

Have you ever seen a shrimp that looks like it just raided a movie theater concession stand? 🍿

No, this isn't a miniature culinary mistake. This is the Popcorn Anemone Shrimp.

Look closely at that bright orange body and the fluffy white head. It’s like a tiny, perfect piece of popcorn popped right there. We are obsessed. This little wonder lives in the stinging tentacles of anemones (like the spotted one here), enjoying a high-security, symbiotic condo life. The shrimp gets a safe home, and the anemone gets a dedicated housekeeping service. 🧹

We can only imagine what this little guy's opinion on extra butter is. Or maybe he's more of a kettle corn fan?

What macro critter is next on your bucket list? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

Forget chameleons; the cuttlefish is the ocean's true shape-shifting supreme. 👽🦑Equipped with millions of pigment cells ...
30/08/2026

Forget chameleons; the cuttlefish is the ocean's true shape-shifting supreme. 👽🦑

Equipped with millions of pigment cells called chromatophores, these highly intelligent cephalopods don't just change color, they instantly morph their skin texture and pattern to mimic a piece of coral, a patch of sand, or even a hypnotic strobe light to mesmerize prey. Add in their bizarre, W-shaped pupils that grant them advanced 360-degree vision, and it's pretty clear we're sharing the reef with actual aliens.

Spotting one of these masters of disguise hovering over the bottom is a guaranteed dive highlight. Just don't be offended if it completely ignores you to perfectly impersonate a rock.

Mindy didn't just dip her toes into the diving world; she completely cannonballed. Huge congratulations to this absolute...
28/08/2026

Mindy didn't just dip her toes into the diving world; she completely cannonballed. Huge congratulations to this absolute rockstar for crushing her Open Water course and powering straight through to conquer her Advanced Open Water certification back-to-back! Instructor Ryan has officially created an unstoppable underwater machine, and we are pretty sure she is growing gills as we speak. 🧜‍♀️✨

Going from learning how to clear a mask to mastering deep dives and underwater navigation in one go is no small feat. We are incredibly proud to welcome you to the advanced ranks, Mindy! Your land-dwelling friends are never going to hear the end of your dive stories now, and honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way. Drop a huge congratulations for Mindy (and a high-five for Ryan) in the comments below! 👇🤿

Mindy Kim

Just trying to get a majestic shot of the resting whitetip reef sharks at Balicasag, but this little guy had other plans...
25/08/2026

Just trying to get a majestic shot of the resting whitetip reef sharks at Balicasag, but this little guy had other plans! 😂🐟🦈

Who else has had their perfect underwater shot hijacked by the local reef residents? Drop your best dive photobomb stories in the comments! 👇

Dad bods are officially out. Egg bods are in! 🥚✨Check out the proud papa in this shot. Did you know that with banded pip...
18/08/2026

Dad bods are officially out. Egg bods are in! 🥚✨

Check out the proud papa in this shot. Did you know that with banded pipefish, it's actually the males who get pregnant?

Just like their seahorse cousins, these guys take on the heavy lifting. The female attaches her bright orange clutch of eggs directly to his belly, and he carries them safely around the reef until they are ready to hatch. Talk about sharing the parenting load! 🌊

Keep an eye out for these striped super-dads hiding in the reef crevices on your next dive.

Nature's stained glass! 🦐The intricate details, white saddles, and vibrant tail spots on this Peacock-Tail Anemone Shrim...
13/08/2026

Nature's stained glass! 🦐

The intricate details, white saddles, and vibrant tail spots on this Peacock-Tail Anemone Shrimp are absolutely stunning.

Our macro spotters love finding these tiny, translucent treasures hiding in plain sight. Who is your favorite macro critter to spot? 🌊

Craving a sweet find on your dive? 🍪Meet the Jorunna funebris, affectionately known by divers as the Oreo Nudibranch! Th...
12/08/2026

Craving a sweet find on your dive? 🍪

Meet the Jorunna funebris, affectionately known by divers as the Oreo Nudibranch!

This cookies-and-cream cutie is an absolute favorite for our macro spotters. Who is ready to go nudibranch hunting in Panglao? 🤿

Officially certified and ready to teach! 🎓🐠 Huge congratulations to Gabby on becoming our newest instructor, and a big t...
12/08/2026

Officially certified and ready to teach! 🎓🐠 Huge congratulations to Gabby on becoming our newest instructor, and a big thank you to Chris Lee, for the guidance and support throughout the entire training process. Ready to learn from the best? 🌊✨

Silhouettes and sunbursts. ☀️Sometimes the most beautiful views aren't just on the reef, but right above you.Dive into t...
12/08/2026

Silhouettes and sunbursts. ☀️

Sometimes the most beautiful views aren't just on the reef, but right above you.

Dive into the magic with us! 🌊🫧

Address

C/O Pyramid Resort, Alona Beach
Panglao
6340

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 7pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 7pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 7pm
Thursday 7:45am - 7pm
Friday 7:45am - 7pm
Saturday 7:45am - 7pm
Sunday 7:45am - 7pm

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+639683316057

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