PANGLAO OPEN WATER COURSE
Step by Step, Skill by Skill, from the Swimming Pool and into the Ocean
Half of the Philippines’ beauty lies beneath the waves—don’t leave without discovering it.
In just 3 days, our Open Water course gives you the skills, confidence, and certification to explore the underwater world. Learn with our professional team, dive Panglao’s vibrant reefs, and join the global diving community.
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Fun Learning Environment
We bring together students from around the world in our special bundle program, creating a dynamic, social, and fun learning environment. Get ready for a vibrant, youthful experience both above and below the surface!
Professional Team
Our professional team teaches in multiple languages and welcomes divers from all nationalities. Your instructors will make sure you get the most out of the two-course bundle, both in diving skills and unforgettable memories.
Scuba Diving International
The Scuba Tribe is certified by SDI, an internationally recognized scuba diving organization. Your Open Water and Advanced Adventurer licenses will be valid and respected worldwide!
Panglao SCUBA Open Water Diver Course Inclusions and Itinerary
It's good to know what to expect on your scuba Open Water Course so you can easily fix your Panglao vacation itinerary. Let's start with the tentative itinerary of your Open Water Course (as the exact timing can differ according to availability):
Open Water Diver Course | Day 1:
The first day of the course is dedicated to learning the necessary skills for becoming an open-water diver. We'll start the day with an equipment assembly class in which you'll learn to assemble, check, and even treat and maintain life-supporting equipment and convenience equipment you'll use in all scuba dives.
Right after, we'll continue to the pool / confined water area for your confined water training, in which we'll learn all the basic scuba skills: finding the regulator, mask clearing, sharing air, equipment removal, fin pivot, calf release, breathing from an overflowing regulator, swimming ascent, and more.
Duration: Half a day
Open Water Diver Course | Day 2:
This day, we'll perform two open-water dives in the ocean! You'll get to practice your buoyancy and perform some of the confined water skills in real life. This is the day you get to experience scuba Diving in reality, while we ensure you're diving in a safe environment under the watchful eyes of our instructors.
Duration: Half a day
Open Water Diver Course | Day 3:
The last day of your OWD course will include two dives in which you'll get to hone your buoyancy skills and perform more elaborate skills in the ocean: swimming ascent, and equipment removal and replacement. Congratulations, by the end of this day, you'll become an internationally certified open water diver!
Duration: Half a day
INCLUSIONS
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Confined Water class
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4 Open-Water dives
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Full Set of equipment
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International liscense
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All environmental fees
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Transportation during the OW Course
EXCLUSIONS
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Food and drinks
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Accommodation (please visit our diving packages page for accommodation add-ons).
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Transportation to and from the diving center
PRICE - ₱19,500
Where do we dive, and how to book?
We'll mostly dive on the Alona Beach side throughout the course, but sometimes we prioritize the Northern side of Panglao if the weather dictates it. In Alona, we like to dive at different dive sites like Kalipayan, PPB, and sometimes Doljo and Napaling.
Book your Panglao Open Water Diver Course with The Scuba Tribe now and secure your spot in the best Panglao SDI scuba diving school. You can ask to reserve through the booking element at the top of the page. Also, you can click the inquire now button or chat with us via the chat widget. If you're interested in other Panglao Diving Courses, visit our designated course page for additional information. No matter what, we'll make sure your Open Water Course will fit your Bohol vacation.
