PADI Dive Course Overview for Beginners
Sometimes it is not easy to choose the right course.Here is an overview of the PADI Diving Courses for beginners. If you have questions, contact us, our PADI Dive Instructor Team is here to assist you.
Why Learn Scuba Diving in Moalboal?
Moalboal offers ideal conditions for beginner divers. Training starts in a comfortable swimming pool before moving to calm open-water dive sites rich in marine life. During your course, you may encounter sea turtles, large schools of sardines, colorful coral reefs, and a wide variety of tropical fish species. The warm water temperatures and year-round diving conditions allow students to focus on developing diving skills in a relaxed environment.
| Course | PADI Open Water Diver | PADI Discover Scuba Diving | Scuba Diver | Bubblemaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days | 3 | 1/2 | 2 | 1/2 |
| Dives | 5 pool training dives, 4 ocean dives | 1 short pool training dive, 1 ocean dive | 3 pool training dives, 2 ocean dives | 1 training dive |
| Location | Diver training pool and coral reef | Diver training pool and coral reef | Diver training pool and coral reef | Diver training pool and coral reef |
| Personal study time | 5 - 10 hours | 0 hours | 3 - 5 hours | 0 hours |
| Minimum age | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Any experience required | No But you need to be able to swim at least 200m | No But you should be comfortable in the water | No But you need to be able to swim at least 200m | No But you should be comfortable in the water |
| Maximum depth | 18m/60' 12m/40' for under 12's | 12m/40' | 12m/40' | 2m/6' |
| PADI Certification | ✔ | ✘ Not applicable | ✔ | ✘ Not applicable |
| Equipment rental | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Price | 24,900 PHP | 3,950 PHP | 17,000 PHP | 5,500 PHP |
PADI Dive Courses – Impressions
Here is a little picture gallery with some impressions of PADI diver training conducted here Cebu Fun Divers:
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