Anilao Open Water Scuba Diving Course Amathi Diving Resort

Batangas, Philippines

Anilao Open Water Scuba Diving Course

Name: Anilao Open Water Scuba Diving Course
Rating: 5.00 (10 reviews)

3 Days • Daily

Dive with Amathi Diving Resort

$517.00 AUD

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Tax included.

Accommodation: Double Occupancy

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Located just a three-hour drive from Manila, Anilao is widely considered the "Birthplace of Scuba Diving" in the Philippines. While it lacks the long white-sand beaches of Boracay or Palawan, what lies beneath the surface is a world-class marine sanctuary that draws underwater photographers and marine biologists from across the globe.

Anilao’s unique topography dropping quickly from shore to deep reefs is perfect for CMAS training, which often requires a slightly more hands-on approach to buoyancy and current management than other agencies.

This course is designed for those who want a robust foundation in diving. The CMAS 1-Star (Open Water) certification is globally recognized and emphasizes self-sufficiency and environmental awareness.

What's Included

Accommodations: 2 Nights in a premium diver’s resort.
Meals: Daily Breakfast included (Buffet or Plated).
Instruction: Professional IAC/CMAS Instructor (Private or small group).
Gear & Logistics: Full rental of well-maintained equipment, air tanks, and weights.
Certification: IAC/CMAS digital and physical C-Card upon successful completion.

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1: Theory & Pool Immersion

09:00 AM: Welcome drink and Resort Check-in.
10:00 AM: IAC Theory Session I: Introduction to CMAS standards, dive physics (pressure/volume), and equipment assembly.
12:00 PM: Lunch Break (at leisure).
01:30 PM: Confined Water Training: Extended session in the pool focusing on mask clearing, buoyancy "pivot" drills, and emergency out-of-air protocols.
04:30 PM: Theory Review & Dive Table basics.

Day 2: The Coral Garden (Dives 1 & 2)

07:30 AM: Included Breakfast.
09:00 AM: Open Water Dive 1: Shore or boat entry at a calm site (e.g., Arthur's Rock). Focus on controlled descents and underwater buoyancy.
11:00 AM: Open Water Dive 2: Exploration dive. Practice navigating with a compass and observing marine life without contact.
02:00 PM: Final Theory Exam: Testing your knowledge of dive safety and decompression theory.
Evening: Relax at the sunset deck; overnight at the resort.

Day 3: Depth & Graduation (Dives 3 & 4)

07:30 AM: Included Breakfast.
09:00 AM: Open Water Dive 3: Skills mastery. Demonstrating "No Mask" swimming and buoyant emergency ascents.
11:00 AM: Open Water Dive 4: The "Graduation Dive" to a maximum of 18 meters. You will lead a portion of the dive to demonstrate navigational competency.
02:00 PM: Logbook signing and Certification Ceremony.
04:00 PM: Checkout and departure.

Agencies

CMAS

Languages

English
Tagalog

Meeting Point

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Important

Suitable for non-certified divers ages 10 and above. Not suitable for pregnant women or anyone that has a history of certain medical conditions (especially those affecting the respiratory, circulatory, or nervous systems—e.g., severe asthma, epilepsy, recent major surgery, or heart conditions)

Cancellations

Life happens so we keep cancellations flexible. Up to 30 days before your dive, you can reschedule, receive store credit, or nominate someone else to take your place. Cancel more than 31 days ahead for a full refund.

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I haven't stayed, but dived for 5 days!
This is the best spot for macro enthusiast!
The house reef is great for all levels coz there is so much to see, but if you like macro you'll enjoy it so much more! Afterall that's why ppl come here right I had the time to spend as much as I wanted taking pictures of one nudi, no rush, all of us scaning the bottom for more creatures. I had so much fun and would definitely come back. I was very happy with everything, I had my own equipment and camera so I just needed the dive guide. These guys are really passionate and serious about diving and they'll go an extra mile to find the best marine life for you! Thank you!

Very nice resort, professionally organized.
You feel home from the first minute and the staff is very friendly and welcoming.
The diving team knows the area perfectly and can show you everything from big to very small.
The small kitchen is creating very good food from local to global specialties.
I enjoyed every day there and can fully recommend the resort.

Diving was superb. Best value in Mabini by far. Instructors and Dive master were professional and very safety conscious. Better facilities and gear than places that charge twice as much. Will definitely be patronizing this establishment.

Fantastic dive centre and resort! Highly recommend it.
Did 3 dives with them and it was just great. The scuba diving instructor and assistants were all very professional. Service was very helpful, considerate and super friendly. Great location, as there are excellent scuba diving spots nearby. Stay in amathi and enjoy the paradise!

The rooms are great with large comfortable beds and it's only a few steps from your room to the dive boat. I really enjoyed the diving, but this was such a great group that dinner and drinks were as fun as the diving. Amathi owner and staff treat their guests like family. Travelers will definitely enjoy staying here.

New Resort and dive center. The rooms are absolutely beautiful and large.
The dive center is very professional, the equipment is new and the owner/host/dive guide (Thierry) knows all the good places and is a fantastic animal spotter. They do have an own boat so they can also go to further dive spots.
The restaurant has delicious meals (I loved the chicken curry).
The owners Thierry and Joy did help us with everything and they did really make us feel comfortable.
The prices are very good for this quality!

Anilao Open Water Scuba Diving Course