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PADI Tec 40 Diver

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  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, Other languages on request
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
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Highlights

Attention all experienced scuba divers! Are you looking to take your diving to the next level? Thresher Shark Divers, a PADI Five Star Instructor Development and Scuba Diving Centre in Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines, has the perfect course for you - the PADI Tec 40 course!

  • PADI Tec 40 Diver course is the first core open circuit technical diving course.
  • This four-dive course covers everything divers need to learn to get started as a tec diver.
  • You'll learn how to be a tec diver including, configuring tec equipment, technical diving techniques and procedures, dealing with emergencies, tec dive planning, teamwork and thinking like a technical diver.
  • This course can credit toward your Tec 45 Diver course.

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Thresher Shark Divers

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Welcome to Thresher Shark Divers, the premier PADI Five Star Instructor Development and Scuba Diving Center located in the beautiful island of Malapascua, Cebu - the home of the famous thresher sharks!

If you're looking for an unforgettable diving experience, you've come to the right place. Our highly experienced and knowledgeable dive instructors will guide you through the stunning underwater world of Malapascua, known for its rich biodiversity and unique marine species, including the elusive thresher sharks. We offer daily diving in small groups with experienced PADI Divemasters and Instructors, many of them with 5,000+ dives around Malapascua alone. 

At Thresher Shark Divers, we offer a wide range of courses to cater to all levels of divers, from beginners to professionals. Our PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center status ensures that we meet the highest standards in scuba diving education, equipment and safety. A full range of PADI training is available including Instructor and Technical, with one of the most active dive internship programs in the country.

Our facilities include modern equipment, air-conditioned classrooms, and comfortable accommodation for a hassle-free and enjoyable stay. We also offer customized diving packages, tailored to your preferences and interests, ensuring that you get the most out of your diving experience. Malapascua is the only place in the world where thresher sharks can be seen daily. And there is plenty more on offer: wreck and reefs, wall dives and macro dives, drift dives and night dives. There is a little bit of everything. Group sizes are kept small and courses are often taught one on one. 

But what truly sets us apart is our dedication to conservation and sustainable diving practices. We work closely with local communities to promote awareness and protection of the marine environment, including the thresher sharks, whose presence has made Malapascua a world-renowned diving destination. 

We have spacious Filipino style banka boats as well as a speed boat, offer coffee, tea and drinking water, shaded areas, ample space to set up your gear, and of course we carry first aid kits, phones and oxygen. 

Dive shop facilities include internet, charging stations and a safe for valuables, as well as a retail area. The beachfront is home to the Wilde Bar for coffee, shakes and cocktails. Oscar’s Restaurant is upstairs overlooking the beach, which makes it great for sundowners.

Book your dive with Thresher Shark Divers today and experience the thrill of diving with thresher sharks, while supporting a responsible and eco-friendly diving center.


PADI 5 Star CDC Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 10 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide

Address: 13043 Km from your location
Malapascua Island. Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Malapascua, No State, 6013, Philippines

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Open water dives
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Nitrox
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18+
  • Min. certification: Advanced Open Water Certification required
  • Min logged dives: +50 logged dives required
  • A PADI Advanced Open Water Diver A PADI Enriched Air Diver with at least 10 dives using enriched air deeper than 18 metres/60 feet A PADI Deep Diver or proof of at least 10 dives to 30 metres/100 feet At least 18 years old and have a minimum of 30 logged dives

What to expect

The PADI Tec 40 course with Thresher Shark Divers in Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines is designed to teach experienced divers the fundamentals of technical diving. Here's what you can expect from the course:

  1. Theory: You will learn the principles of technical diving, including gas planning, decompression theory, and the use of specialized equipment such as dive computers and stage cylinders. You will also learn how to manage the risks and challenges of technical diving.

  2. Skills practice: You will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned in confined water and open water environments. You will learn how to use different types of gas mixes, how to manage buoyancy at different depths, and how to safely perform stage decompression dives.

  3. Thresher Shark Encounters: At Thresher Shark Divers, we are located in the heart of thresher shark territory and offer daily thresher shark encounters. This means that you will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of diving with these incredible creatures during the course.

  4. Feedback: Your instructor will provide you with feedback on your skills and offer guidance on how to improve your technique. You will also have the opportunity to review and learn from the work of other students.

  5. Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a PADI Tec 40 certification, which will enable you to dive with enriched air and perform limited decompression dives up to 40 meters.

Overall, you can expect a challenging and rewarding course that will expand your diving skills and enable you to explore new depths. With personalized instruction, small groups, and daily thresher shark encounters, Thresher Shark Divers offers an exceptional opportunity to take your diving to the next level while enjoying the unique experience of diving with thresher sharks in their natural habitat.

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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

Address: Malapascua Island. Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Malapascua, No State, 6013, 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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