Open Water Diver

Get certified as a PADI Open Water Diver in El Nido. Small groups, professional training, equipment & insurance included.

Start your scuba adventure with the PADI Open Water Diver course — the world’s most recognized entry-level certification. In just 2–3 days you’ll learn the skills to dive safely anywhere up to 18m. Complete the theory online with PADI eLearning before you arrive, then finish your training from our comfortable dive boat in El Nido. We keep groups small — maximum 2 students per Instructor — for safety and personal attention.

Duration: 2 Days Training (7.30am - 3pm)

Ratio: 1:2

Age: +12 Years

Equipment: Full Gear & Dive Computer incl.

Theorie: PADI eLearning in multiple languages

₱22,900

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Arrival / Day before Training

Mandatory orientation 3–4pm at the dive shop
Paperwork
Equipment fitting
Course briefing and payment

Day 1 (7:30am–3:00pm)

8am boat departure
Confined water training
Open Water Dives 1 + 2 (max depth 12m)

Day 2 (7:30am–3:00pm)

8am boat departure
Confined water training
Open Water Dives 3 + 4 (max depth 18m)

Certification: If all requirements are met, you’ll be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver with worldwide recognition.

⚠️ Minimum 18 hours no-fly time after your last dive.

Swimwear (to wear under your wetsuit)
Towel & dry bag for personal items
Sun protection: reef-safe sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Rain protection: light jacket or poncho (weather can change quickly)
GoPro: during your training it should stay on board. But we can assist you to take some nice memory footage. Or you can higher a private Photographer.
Reusable water bottle (refills available on board)
Breakfast: not included — please eat before arrival. We provide coffee, water, snacks, and lunch on board.

Deposit to confirm booking: ₱5,000 (non-refundable, covers PADI eLearning access).
Balance due on arrival (cash PHP/EUR/USD, Wise, Revolut, PayPal/credit card +6%).
Re-booking possible: ₱1,000 per person/day, subject to availability.
If a participant begins the course but cannot continue (for example due change of mind, sea sickness or not meeting required skills), the daily training fee for each boat day will still be charged in full.
Cancellations, late arrivals, or illness: deposits are non-refundable.
Extra training day: ₱5,400/day (if needed).
Referral paperwork can be provided if the course cannot be finished.
We recommend having a personal travel insurance.