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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

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Key info

  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 5 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
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Highlights

The PADI Advanced Open Water Course is the next step for certified open water divers who want to explore more challenging dive sites and improve their skills. Magic Island Resort, a PADI 5 star scuba diving resort located in Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines, offers this course for those looking to take their diving skills to the next level.

  • Make five dives with an instructor and practice something different on each dive (deep diving, navigation, buoyancy, photography, etc.).
  • Gain experience and improve your scuba skills.

Dive center

Magic Island Dive Resort Inc.

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Magic Island Resort is a PADI 5-star scuba diving resort located in the municipality of Moalboal. It is situated on the southwest coast of the island of Cebu in the Philippines, known for its excellent diving opportunities and breathtaking marine life.

The resort offers a variety of fun diving for certified divers along with diving courses for both beginners and experienced divers, with PADI-certified instructors to guide you through every step of the way. The courses range from basic open-water certification to advanced courses such as deep diving and underwater photography.In addition to diving, Magic Island Resort also offers other activities such as island hopping, snorkeling, and whale shark watching. The resort has its own restaurant, bar, and spa, providing guests with a complete holiday experience.The rooms at Magic Island Resort are well-appointed and come with modern amenities such as air conditioning, hot and cold shower, and a mini-bar. There are several room types to choose from, including standard rooms and deluxe rooms.

Moalboal is known for its rich marine life, with colorful corals, turtles, and a variety of fish species that can be easily spotted during dives. The resort is located in close proximity to some of the best diving spots in the area, such as Pescador Island, which is famous for its sardine run. Dive amongst turtles, whale sharks, mandarin fish and more. Don't miss your chance to see huge schools of sardines, go fluoro diving or on a black water dive.  Magic Island Resort is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a comfortable and relaxing dive resort in the Philippines.

PADI 5 Star Dive Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 1 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide Nitrox (for a fee)

Address: 13215 Km from your location
Tongo, Basdiot, Moalboal, No State, 6032, Philippines

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 5 open water dives
  • Open water dives
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Confined water dives
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 12+
  • Min. certification: Open Water Certification required
  • Min logged dives: 4 logged dives required
  • A sense of adventure

What to expect

The PADI Advanced Open Water Course offered by Magic Island Resort is designed to improve your diving skills and knowledge, and prepare you for more challenging diving situations. Here are some things you can expect from the course:

  1. Dive Knowledge Development: You will complete knowledge development sections related to the five dives you will undertake during the course. These sections will be reviewed by a PADI instructor and may include topics such as underwater navigation, deep diving, night diving, EANx diving, and peak performance buoyancy.

  2. Five Adventure Dives: You will complete five adventure dives, which may include deep diving, underwater navigation, night diving, wreck diving, and more. These dives are designed to give you hands-on experience in different diving environments, and to help you develop your skills in those areas.

  3. Personalized Attention: Magic Island Resort prides itself on providing personalized attention to each diver. During the course, you will work with experienced PADI instructors who will give you individual feedback and guidance to help you improve your diving skills.

  4. Diving in Moalboal: Moalboal, Cebu is known for its stunning dive sites, including Pescador Island, which is home to a wide variety of marine life, including turtles, barracudas, and colorful coral formations. You can expect to dive in these beautiful and challenging environments during the course.

  5. Certification: Upon completion of the course, you will receive the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, which will allow you to dive to a depth of 30 meters and open up more diving opportunities and destinations for you.

Overall, you can expect to develop your diving skills and knowledge, gain experience in different diving environments, and enjoy the beautiful and challenging dive sites around Moalboal during the PADI Advanced Open Water Course at Magic Island Resort.

Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • 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

Any local tricycle will know the location.

Address: Tongo, Basdiot, Moalboal, No State, 6032, Philippines

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the activity
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