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PADI Open Water Diver Course

Available on 21 May

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Key info

  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Cantonese, Filipino, Swedish
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 7days notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

Explore the underwater world with our PADI Open Water course on Alona Beach, Bohol, Philippines. Learn key diving skills and enjoy world-class dive sites with our expert instructors. Dive in with confidence and start your underwater adventure today!

  • Earn your PADI certification and gain the confidence to dive anywhere in the world.
  • Experience the thrill of your first open water dive in stunning tropical waters of Bohol.
  • Build confidence through hands-on training and personalized instruction from our experienced instructors.
  • Explore vibrant coral reefs and swim alongside colorful marine life.
  • Meet like-minded people who care about the ocean and see our ocean planet with new eyes.

Dive center

Sierra Madre Divers Dive Center

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Sierra Madre Divers is a PADI Five-Star Instructor Development Centre located 10 meters from the crystal-clear waters of Alona Beach. We have been pioneers in the local dive industry for over 25 years and are passionate about diving, the ocean, its inhabitants and are delighted to continue sharing our passions.

Our experienced international team of instructors offer both entry level and specialist courses, and our in house course director is always available to hone the skills of professionals. Our local divemasters guide daily excursions to some of the best dive sites in the Coral Triangle directly from the beach. We look forward to welcoming you to our office and guiding your next dive experience.

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort Wi-Fi (for a fee) Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 7 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide Nitrox (for a fee)

Address: 13872 Km from your location
Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol, No State, 6340, Philippines

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • 5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Mask/snorkel
  • Fins (open heel)
  • Wetsuit (shorty)
  • Wetsuit (3mm)
  • Regulator
  • Dive computer
  • Confined water dives
  • Open water dives
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • BCD
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)

Not inclusive of

  • Flashlight (torch)
  • Lunch
  • Nitrox

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • No prior experience with scuba diving is required. You must be in good physical health and be able to float for 10 minutes and swim 200 m unaided and without stopping.

What to expect

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases. The first is Knowledge Development, which covers everything you need to know about basic techniques, terminology and safety procedures in scuba diving. This is completed through e-learning before arrival and you can choose your own language and do it in your own spare time.

The second is Confined Water Dives, which are training sessions conducted in a pool or water with pool-like conditions. They give you the opportunity to get used to the gear you'll be using and practice the basic skills of diving and techniques to keep you safe. 

The third is your Open Water Dives. This is what it's all about - you'll make your first dives in the ocean! During four dives, you'll perform various skills underwater and on the surface to make sure you're a safe and competent diver. The training portion usually only takes up the first part of the dive, meaning that you will get to spend a big part of your time diving with your instructor and exploring the stunning underwater world of Bohol. As soon as your open water training dives are approved by your instructor you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver! This means you will be allowed to rent diving equipment and dive anywhere in the world down to 18 meters, lifelong!

Other Information

Confirmation

  • You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

We’re located right on Alona beach between Jasz restaurant and Hayahay resort. You can go down Alona beach road from McDonald’s to the end (drop off/pick up area), turn left and walk along the beach for about 100m you will see Sierra Madre Divers on your left. Here is our google map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/drB8J7zMmXb1eK9A9

Address: Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol, No State, 6340, Philippines

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the activity

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