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PADI Open Water Diver

Available on 10 Jul

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Key info

  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Hotel pick up
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
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Highlights

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, Cebu Fun Divers is where to go. Learn to dive on an amazing coral reefs with with fish and turtles as your companions.

  • Become a licensed scuba diver in just a few days, no prior experience required.
  • Breathing underwater for the first time is something you'll never forget.
  • Meet like-minded people who care about the ocean and see our ocean planet with new eyes.

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Cebu Fun Divers

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Discover the Underwater Magic of Moalboal with Cebu Fun Divers

Nestled in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Moalboal is a tropical diving paradise — and Cebu Fun Divers is your gateway to exploring its vibrant underwater world. With warm, crystal-clear waters and thriving coral reefs just minutes from shore, Moalboal offers world-class diving all year round.

From the moment you descend beneath the surface, you're immersed in a spectacular marine ecosystem. Turtles are regular companions on almost every dive, gliding gracefully through the reef alongside schools of sardines, barracudas, and the occasional visit from big pelagics like jacks, tunas, and even whale sharks.

Explore legendary sites like Pescador Island and Ronda Marine Park, where you might spot whitetip and blacktip reef sharks weaving through the currents. The reefs are alive with color — parrotfish, trumpetfish, cuttlefish, angelfish, batfish, and countless other reef dwellers make every dive a kaleidoscope of life and motion.

Our dive schedule is designed for maximum flexibility, with daily boat dives to nearby sites and guided night dives at 6:30 PM that reveal the reef’s mysterious nocturnal side. And right in front of the dive center lies our incredible house reef — a shallow coral garden that leads to a dramatic drop-off plunging to over 50 meters (170 feet), covered in hard and soft corals and teeming with marine life.

Cebu Fun Divers is based at the Cebu Seaview Dive Resort, a boutique resort built by divers, for divers. With just 20 cozy rooms and bungalows nestled in lush tropical gardens, it's a serene escape where nature meets comfort. The resort features a sea view restaurant, swimming pool and fast, free Wi-Fi — perfect for reviewing your dive photos or checking in with home.

Located on the peaceful southern end of Panagsama Beach, this hidden gem is just steps away from one of the most diverse and exciting reef systems in the Philippines.

Whether you're a seasoned diver or just beginning your underwater adventure, Cebu Fun Divers invites you to experience Moalboal’s extraordinary marine life and laid-back island vibes.

PADI 5 Star Dive Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) 3 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide

Address: 13852 Km from your location
Private Road, Panagsama Beach, Cebu, Moalboal, No State, 6032, Philippines

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • 5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Confined water dives
  • Open water dives
  • National Park Fees/Marine Park Fees

Not inclusive of

  • Lunch
  • Surface interval refreshments

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

Your PADI Open Water Diver course starts at Cebu Fun Divers inside Cebu Seaview Dive Resort. When you arrive at the dive center, you will meet your instructor, complete the required paperwork, receive your course schedule, and get fitted with your scuba equipment.

The course combines theory, pool training, and real ocean dives. Your Knowledge Development can be completed through PADI eLearning or with your instructor, covering the essential basics of scuba equipment, dive planning, underwater communication, safety procedures, and how to dive responsibly.

Your first practical training takes place in our resort’s infinity pool. This gives you a calm, comfortable environment to get used to breathing underwater, handling your equipment, and practicing the core scuba skills step by step before moving into the ocean.

After the pool sessions, you continue with your Open Water training dives on our house reef and nearby dive sites. The house reef is directly in front of the resort and often offers encounters with turtles, reef fish, corals, and other tropical marine life while you complete your required training skills with your instructor.

The course includes four Open Water training dives, and at least one of these is conducted as a boat dive, giving you the chance to experience Moalboal’s famous dive sites from our dive boat as part of your certification course.

Throughout the course, your instructor will first focus on building safe diving habits and confidence. Once the required skills are completed, there is usually time during the dives to relax, explore, and enjoy the underwater world.

Free diving insurance by DAN is included during the course, giving you additional coverage while you complete your training.

The course ends once your instructor has approved all required theory, pool, and Open Water performance requirements. After certification, you become a PADI Open Water Diver, qualified to dive with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters anywhere in the world.

Locations that we visit

  • Pawikan Reef
  • Moalboal Sardines Run
  • Turtle Point
  • Mermaid underwater statue
  • Kasai Wall (dive spot)
  • Mushroom Rock
  • Saavedra Diving Spot

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

Pick Up Information

We offer free transfers within Moalboal area. Just let us know at least a day in advance where you stay. Be prepared to be picked up at 8:30 am latest, your class starts at 9.

Please indicate your hotel name and address on the checkout page

The dive center will reconfirm your pick up time and location at the latest one day in advance

Cancellation policy

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