GOOD TO KNOW

DAY BEFORE DIVING - MEET US AT 5PM FOR

• Equipment-Check, briefings, paperwork and payment
• We do not accept early morning arrivals due to Coast Guard Clearance procedures 
• Bring valid proof of dive experience and certification
• No logged dives for 12 month requires a refresher (+ 1000p)

SCHEDULE ON THE DAY OF DIVING

• Meeting time: 8am at the dive shop
• Return time: 3pm at the dive shop
• Boat departures and returns to the dive school at Lugadia Beach

PAYMENT

• Deposits and Course Fees are not refundable
• Use Paypal, WISE, REVOLUT or Gcash for your deposit.
• Prepare the remaining balance in CASH (PHP, EURO or USD) upon arrival
• Credit Card + Paypal: + 6% administration fee
• Environmental Ticket El Nido (200p for 10 days) is not included

CANCELLATIONS

• We advice to cover yourself with a dive and travel insurance such as DAN.
• Cancellations in the morning due to sickness or any other reason result in the loss of the full deposit or are due to a re-booking fee of 1000php per person and day. Re-Bookings depend on availability, see terms and conditions. 
• If trips gets cancelled for safety reasons we fully refund all deposits

SCUBAPRO EQUIPMENT

• Your Scuba Gear is included
• Get 300php discount per day for bringing your own full set of gear
• Dive Computer Rental: + 300p per day
• Bring swimwear, towel, sun protection, drybag

FOOD + BEVERAGE ON BOARD

• Water, Coffee, Snacks and Lunch on board are included
• Toilet, Shade, First Aid, Oxygen and spare gear on board

SAFE DIVING PRACTICE

• Stay in shape: find a smart guide to Safe Diving here
• Dive within your personal limits
• Don't bring valuables to the boat or for a day on the beach

STAY SAFE ON LAND

• Avoid drunken crowds at night
• Always wear helmet and shoes on a motorbike
• Avoid driving a motorbike at night
• TAKE A RUM-SHOT AFTER EACH MEAL

AVAILABILITY

Online bookings need to be re-confirmed by Tabanka Divers via Email. To confirm a booking a non-refundable deposit is required from each participant. 

Cancellations of any booking 14 days or less prior arrival result in the loss of the full deposit. Re-bookings depend on availability and are due to a re-booking fee of 1000p per person and day. Cancellations or no-show due to sickness of 1 person or more in a group or delays of travel or any other reason result in the loss of the deposit or course fee of each cancelled participant. We recommend travel and/or dive insurance for each person joining recreational diving activities.

COURSES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

Failure of a participant to complete the full course requirements for any reason including ear problems or sickness will result in additional charges being made to complete the course at a later stage. This includes not being able to demonstrate competence to meet the performance requirements as laid down by the PADI or SSI Course Standards within a reasonable time frame (2 days in-water training). Each additional day of in-water training is due to 3500php per person.

Do not plan a too tight schedule for diving courses. If a student can't continue or finish a started course with Tabanka Divers, a referral document will be issued which will hold good for a period of 12 months from the date of last portion of the course completed. Full course fees apply in any case.

All students participating in a diver training course are required to complete mandatory course documentation in an honest and reliable manner. Any known medical conditions must be declared and notified to Tabanka Divers prior to the start of any water based dive course.

Failure to declare medical conditions in accordance with the Medical Declaration form which then later becomes known will result in student suspension from the course until a satisfactory medical certificate has been gained. In the event a medical certificate cannot be granted, course fees will not be refunded.

CERTIFIED DIVERS

Proof of training level, experience (dive log) and signature on a liability release for recreational scuba diving are required.  Divers should inform Tabanka Divers in case of any medical conditions prior to starting any recreational scuba diving or snorkelling activities.

Availability of space for any online booking need to be re-confirmed by email. To confirm a booking a non-refundable deposit is required from each participant.