PADI Open Water Diver Course in Pili Beach
PADI Open Water Diver Course in Pili Beach
3 Days • Weekly
Dive with Pili Beach Resort
Begin your underwater journey and earn your worldwide dive credentials with the PADI Open Water Diver Course at Pili Beach Resort in Santa Fe, Tablas Island, Romblon! As the world’s most recognized scuba certification program, this course equips you with the foundational skills, gear knowledge, and safety procedures necessary to dive independently with a buddy down to 18 meters (60 feet).
Set against the calm, pristine, and uncrowded coastal waters of Tablas Island, you will complete your training under the direct supervision of experienced PADI dive instructors in an encouraging, relaxed tropical setting.
What You Will Learn & Practice
- Scuba Theory & Fundamentals: Complete self-paced digital learning (eLearning) covering dive physics, physiology, equipment assembly, gas planning, and safety rules.
- Confined Water Training: Master essential scuba skills in shallow, controlled waters—including mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy control, emergency air sharing, and hover techniques.
- Open Water Dives: Apply your training across 4 open water ocean dives off Pili Beach, exploring vibrant coral gardens and marine life while demonstrating core underwater skills.
What's Included
What's Included
- PADI E-Learning & Certification: Access to official PADI Open Water Diver e-Learning modules and digital certification card upon successful completion.
- Instructor Guidance: Professional instruction and direct supervision from a certified PADI Instructor across all confined and open-water sessions.
- Confined Water & Open Water Training: 5 confined water (pool or shallow lagoon) skills sessions and 4 open-water ocean training dives.
- Tanks & Weight Belts: Air cylinders and weight systems provided for all practical training sessions.
- Boat Charters & Site Fees: Boat transfers to local marine dive sites and local sanctuary access fees.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Phase 1: Digital E-Learning (Prior to Arrival)
- Complete the online PADI Open Water Diver e-Learning modules, quizzes, and final exam covering basic dive physics, physiology, equipment, and safety procedures.
Day 1: Orientation & Confined Water Skills (Pool / Lagoon)
- 08:30 AM – Orientation & Gear Fitting
- 10:00 AM – Confined Water Training (Sessions 1–3)
- 12:30 PM – Lunch Break
- 01:30 PM – Confined Water Training (Sessions 4–5)
Day 2: Open Water Dives 1 & 2
- 08:30 AM – Pre-Dive Briefing & Equipment Assembly
- 09:30 AM – Open Water Dive 1 (Max 12m / 40ft)
- 12:00 PM – Lunch Break & Surface Interval
- 01:30 PM – Open Water Dive 2 (Max 12m / 40ft)
Day 3: Open Water Dives 3 & 4 & Certification
- 08:30 AM – Pre-Dive Briefing & Gas Planning
- 09:30 AM – Open Water Dive 3 (Max 18m / 60ft)
- 12:00 PM – Lunch Break & Surface Interval
- 01:30 PM – Open Water Dive 4 (Max 18m / 60ft)
- 03:30 PM – Gear Care & Certification Finalization
Agencies
Agencies
- PADI
Languages
Languages
- English
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Important
Important
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)
A completed Medical Statement is required. If any "Yes" answers are marked, a physician's written clearance is mandatory.
Cancellations
Cancellations
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