PADI Open Water Diver Course
If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

PADI Open Water Diver Course is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.

PADI Open Water Diver

We currently offer the PADI Open Water Diver course exclusively through eLearning. This means all theory must be completed online before you begin your practical dive training with us in El Nido.

The PADI eLearning platform allows you to learn the fundamentals of scuba diving safety, equipment, environment, and essential skills at your own pace and from the comfort of your home. By completing the theory in advance, you’ll be fully prepared to focus on the practical side of diving as soon as you arrive.

Why Choose eLearning?

  • Study anytime, anywhere before your trip

  • Be fully prepared for in-water training

  • Maximize your time in the ocean

Course Information

  • Theory: Must be completed online via PADI eLearning

  • Start Dates: Courses begin daily (with confirmed availability)

  • Instructor Ratio: Maximum 3 students per instructor for personalized, high-quality training

Complete your eLearning now and get ready to dive into the vibrant underwater world of El Nido with Submariner Diving Center.


How to Get Started with PADI eLearning

To access the PADI Open Water Diver eLearning course, we require a 50% deposit. You can make this payment securely via PayPal on our websiteYou do not need a PayPal account, a credit or debit card is sufficient.

Once your booking is confirmed, we will send your eLearning access code directly to your email. To complete your registration, please provide the following information for each participant:

  • Full Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Email Address

  • Preferred language (if available)

What Happens After eLearning?

After completing your online theory, you’ll join us in El Nido for the practical training, which is divided into two parts:

  • 5 confined water sessions

  • 4 open water dives, completed over 2 days

Start your scuba diving journey today with Submariner Diving Center and prepare for an unforgettable underwater adventure in paradise.

PADI Open Water Diver – Practical Schedule

Day 1

  • Morning: Start with 3 confined water sessions in shallow water, where you’ll learn and practice the foundational scuba skills.

  • Followed by your first open water dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters.

  • Lunch on the boat, then continue with your second open water dive of the day.

  • Return to the dive shop around 3:30 PM for a debriefing and review.

Day 2

  • Complete the final 2 confined water sessions.

  • Enjoy 2 more open water dives, this time reaching a maximum depth of 18 meters.

By the end of the day, you’ll have successfully completed the practical requirements to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver!


Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join Submariner Diving Center and start your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in beautiful El Nido where skill, safety, and adventure come together.

 

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PADI Open Water Course

Php 21,500
  • 6 Dives over 2 Days
  • E-Learning
  • 3:1 Instructor to Student ratio
  • Meeting time: 7.45am / Return time: 3pm
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