PADI® Open Water Diver Certification Course
An unhurried progression from classroom theory at Blueworld Dive Center and finding your buoyancy in our 4.5-meter (15 ft) dive pool to open water boat dives on the coral reefs of Anilao. Small groups, patient coaching, and a PADI Open Water certification recognized worldwide.
Course overview
What you will build here
An unhurried progression from classroom theory at Blueworld Dive Center and finding your buoyancy in our 4.5-meter (15 ft) dive pool to open water boat dives on the coral reefs of Anilao. Small groups, patient coaching, and a PADI Open Water certification recognized worldwide.
Outcomes
What You'll Learn
- Plan and execute recreational dives with a buddy
- Manage equipment, buoyancy, and underwater navigation basics
- Respond calmly to common dive problems
Package
What's Included
- PADI digital learning materials
- Confined water skill sessions
- 4 open water training dives
- PADI Open Water Diver certification processing
Prerequisites
Minimum age 10; able to swim 200m (or 300m with mask/snorkel/fins); medical fitness for diving.
Certification
PADI Open Water Diver Certification
Timing
Duration & Schedule
Usually 3–4 days: knowledge development, confined water, then open water dives. Flexible scheduling with the Blueworld team.
Typical program length: 3–4 Days
How we teach
Your comfort sets the pace. The standard does not.
We keep the calendar. We do not use it as a stopwatch in the water. Small groups, unhurried coaching, and time to ask the questions that feel silly.
If you need more pool practice, we will tell you honestly what that looks like — no surprise, no shame. Comfort is the pace. PADI 5-Star is the bar.
Course fee
PHP 27,500
~ USD 459
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Ways to reach us
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