Penghu Diving: Explore the Underwater World with Scuba and Freediving — 6 Venues Reviewed

Langyu Qianxing offers a diverse range of ocean experiences, including Freediving in Penghu, snorkeling, SUP, mermaid swimming, underwater scooters, and related certification courses. It is currently the only legally compliant venue in Penghu providing freediving certification and mermaid instruction. Langyu Qianxing does not have a fixed physical storefront; the meeting point will be announced based on the activity you've booked.

Langyu Qianxing places a high priority on water safety. All coaches are certified lifeguards approved by the Ministry of Sports and hold professional certifications for freediving, snorkeling, and SUP, depending on the activity they lead. They follow comprehensive safety procedures, from pre-trip sea condition checks and equipment inspections to actual entry into the water.

For Freediving in Penghu experiences, the maximum student-to-instructor ratio is 1:4, with 1:1 arrangements available upon request. Even if you are afraid of water, can't swim, or are new to freediving, the coaches will guide you step-by-step, starting with equipment familiarity and water acclimation.

Langyu Qianxing continuously develops unique Penghu dive sites and various ways to enjoy them, aiming to minimize boat travel time and maximize actual freediving time. Their boat dives go to the vicinity of Jihong Island to explore the "Underwater Lavender Forest," formed by vast purple staghorn corals. This route has a shorter travel time compared to some popular outlying island routes, allowing more time for underwater exploration and photography.

The coaches also prioritize underwater photography. Before shooting, they will understand the desired shots from the participants, then guide their diving movements, poses, and camera angles according to individual skill levels. Even without prior underwater photography experience, you'll have the chance to capture distinctive photos featuring both people and Penghu's underwater scenery.

Beyond just Freediving in Penghu, they also offer the popular "Dive 'Til You Drop" package, which visits multiple different dive sites in one day, combining activities like snorkeling, SUP, underwater scooters, mermaid costumes, and underwater photography. If you want to enjoy water activities and explore outlying islands simultaneously, you can choose "Half Dive, Half Land," which combines ocean activities with Langyu Qianxing's self-developed island-based escape room games, offering a different way to experience Penghu. For more flexible arrangements, customized private boat charters are also available, allowing you to plan an exclusive itinerary based on your needs.

In recent years, Langyu Qianxing has also developed pet-friendly excursions, with no additional charge for furry companions. The team provides pet floating platforms, snacks, and offers pet life vest rentals. Whether it's your first time in the water, you're serious about freediving, specifically want to photograph the Underwater Lavender Forest, or wish to bring your pet out to sea, you can find a suitable experience that matches your travel style.

Riri Diving is located on Tiexian Road, near Tiexian Big Cow. The venue's decor features a blue and white color scheme, and the classroom is bright and clean, with lockers that do not lock.

They offer snorkeling, introductory dives, and SSI & PADI scuba diving certification courses. In winter, the instructors relocate to Xiaoliuqiu to continue their diving instruction.

The instructors at this Penghu Diving venue all earned their certifications here and returned to work after becoming instructors because they loved the atmosphere.

The student-to-instructor ratio is 1:2, and they organize regular domestic and international dive trips each year, ranging from Orchid Island and Green Island to Bohol and Palau, allowing everyone to enjoy diving together after getting their certification.

Haiyang Tujing Diving is located in Wude Community, about a 5-minute drive from the famous Hangwan dive site. The venue's teaching facilities and spaces are comfortable and spacious, and the lockers use combination locks.

In addition to introductory dives, Haiyang Tujing also offers a variety of diving programs for different skill levels, including CMAS scuba diving certification courses, boat dives, and night dives.

What makes this Penghu Diving venue special is its in-house air filling station, ensuring a clean air supply for tanks. All diving equipment is from the renowned Scubapro brand, guaranteeing modern and well-maintained gear. As a side note, the diving venue has two resident dogs.

PADI Xingren Diving is a long-established Penghu Diving venue, located just five minutes from the airport. The venue is a private residence tucked away in an alley, which also doubles as a backpacker hostel. Inside, the walls are lined with a wide selection of brand-new diving equipment available for purchase.

They offer a diverse range of PADI scuba diving courses, including introductory dives, Open Water (OW), Advanced Open Water (AOW), enriched air (nitrox) diving, rescue diving, and Divemaster training.

The instructors are passionate underwater photographers, and certified divers can choose from their top-tier photography gear and underwater propulsion devices, making this one of the most well-equipped and high-spec venues for Penghu Diving. There are three diving instructors, and they teach in small groups with a 1:1 or 1:2 student-to-instructor ratio. Advance reservations are required.

Inari Diving's meeting point on Penghu Island is at Second Fishing Port. Whether you're looking for an introductory dive, a Fun Dive, or certification, Inari Diving offers unique package tours that let you do it all in one go, saving you valuable planning time.

The "Fun Dive Southern Four Islands Boat Dive" tour comes highly recommended, taking you to explore Taiwan's international-class dive sites and unlock a different side of Penghu's underwater scenery. Inari Diving even offers an "Island Camping" tour, where you can experience an overnight stay on Jiangjunyu, sunset SUP, and night diving, all while enjoying the stunning ocean views right outside your tent.

The venue's space is cozy and compact, shared with other water sports activities, and offers open lockers. The restrooms are separated by gender and further divided into toilets and shower rooms.

For introductory dives, Inari Diving accepts only one group reservation at a time, with at least two instructors accompanying you underwater. To learn more about tour details or inquire about available slots, you can message them via Facebook or Instagram, or directly add the owner's LINE account.

Poseidon Ocean Sports Club, located on Shili Beach in Magong City, Penghu County, offers a range of professional water activities, including wakeboarding, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), introductory diving, snorkeling, night paddling for the Fireworks Festival, and professional diving certifications and wakeboarding lessons.

Each activity is led by professional instructors, ensuring safety and quality instruction. Before entering the water, participants receive full equipment and detailed guidance, with instructors accompanying them throughout.

This Penghu water sports venue features modern, minimalist, and well-designed facilities. The clean and bright space provides a comfortable area for check-in and post-activity relaxation.

For introductory diving, the instructor-to-student ratio is 1:2. Instructors carefully select dive sites suitable for first-timers to ensure the safest and most personalized guidance, allowing participants to observe the beautiful underwater ecosystem up close. This activity does not require a diving certification or even swimming ability.