OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE

THE FIRST LEVEL OF SCUBA DIVING

Course Fee: 22.900p


INCLUDING

  • PADI eLearning (self-study)
  • Multiple languages available
  • 5 Confined Water Training Session in the Ocean
  • 4 Open Water Dives
  • Scubapro Equipment
  • Dive Computer
  • PADI eCertificate (worldwide valid)
  • Scuba Dive Log
  • Lunch, water, coffee, snacks
  • Tabanka Divers ultra funky T-Shirt 

ADDITIONAL COSTS

  • Environmental ticket: 200php (valid 10 days)
  • Hotel pick up is not included
  • Cash rates; surcharge for credit card payment

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

  • Check your fitness for scuba diving with this medical questionnaire
  • Our equipment sizes range from XXS to XXL
  • Minimum age: 12 years
  • Basic swimming skills are required


HOW TO BOOK & PAY?

  1. Check if your desired dates are available with our contact form bellow
  2. Pay 5000p deposit per person through Paypal, Wise or Revolut.
  3. Instantly receive your personal log in code for PADI eLearning
  4. Please prepare the remaining balance of 17.900php in CASH upon arrival in El Nido.*

*Please note that credit card or Paypal in El Nido has a surcharge of + 6%


YOUR SCHEDULE

Your course can start anytime you want with PADI eLearning.

Please finish all theory and the final exam in your preferred language before arrival.

 

Day 1: Arrival - Meet us at 5pm

Meet your PADI Instructor and other students at Tabanka Divers for a review on theory, check your equipment and sign a medical questionnaire. It takes 1 hour only but it is mandatory to do it the day before diving. This is also the moment to pay the remaining course fee.

 

Day 2: 8am – 4pm - full day on the boat

Confined Water Training I + II + III

Open Water Dive I + II (shallow dives)

 

Day 3: 8am – 4pm - full day on board

Confined Water Training IV + V;

Open Water Dive III + IV (max depth: 18meters)

 

You will instantly get certified as PADI Open Water Diver and receive a worldwide valid eCertificate.

 


HOW DOES E-LEARNING WORK?

 PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it's convenient for you.

 

It's your course on your time. Study offline, or online using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.

It will take you around 10hours to finish all dive theory and the final exam prior your arrival in El Nido.

Then Tabanka Divers take over: we review the most important sections and focus on the best part: your dive training! 

   

TRAVELLING WITH FRIENDS?

 

If you have friends who are certified divers you can be on the same boat.

Also non-divers can join our trips for 1500p.


IMPORTANT TO KNOW

We provide all you need for a safe and unforgettable experience. Beside being 12 years or older, being a motivated student and a reasonable good swimmer you only have to bring swim-wear, sun- and rain-protection. Water, snacks and lunch on board are provided. Let us know if you have a special diet or allergies. Don't bring valuables to a dive boat.  Diving with contact lenses is no problem. Find out more with our FAQs here.

 

To check your fitness for diving you have to fill out a medical questionnaire. This will indicate if you have to see a physician prior taking a recreational scuba diving course.

 

No surprise: weather can effect our schedule. Do not make too tight travel plans: an extra day or two after your OW course can be very useful. Also keep in mind that you can not take a commercial flight for at least 18hours after your last dive. Flying prior diving is no risk.

 

If we have to cancel a trip due to weather conditions we will grant a refund accordingly.

Please check our Terms and conditions.


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