Open Water Beginner Diving Course

The SSI Open Water Course is your first full scuba certification, teaching you the essential skills, safety procedures, and equipment use needed to dive confidently. Through theory sessions, shallow-water practice, and four open-water dives, you learn to explore the underwater world safely. After completion, you are certified to dive with a buddy to a depth of 18 meters.

The SSI digital training system is the standard in diver education, with comprehensive videos, photos and illustrations that connect you to real-life diving experiences. Choose from a range of SSI-certified courses, including specialties like Nitrox and Boat Diver.

Pandan Island is the closest dive operator to the world-known Apo Reef and organizes regular trips to Apo Reef during the season (December – June). It is established as the leading diveshop organizing dive-safaris to the reef. Located 30 km off the western coast of Mindoro Island, is one of Asia’s top diving spots. Spanning 34 km, it features northern and southern lagoons with diverse underwater landscapes. This vibrant ecosystem is home to 400–500 coral species and 500 fish species, including sharks, manta rays, and stingrays. Divers can experience breathtaking wall dives where marine life thrives, making Apo Reef a must-visit destination for underwater enthusiasts.