COVID-19 DIVING PROCEDURES
As usual, New Wave Divers main focus is always our divers safety, peace of mind and satisfaction for a relaxing and memorable tailored experience.
The Philippines is now under Alert Level 1 and most of the restrictions have been lifted.
The wearing of face masks in indoor and outdoor settings shall be voluntary except in the following settings:
- Healthcare facilities, including, but not limited to, clinics, hospitals, laboratories, nursing homes and dialysis clinics;
- Medical transport vehicles, such as ambulance and paramedic rescue vehicles; and
- Public transportation by land, air, or sea
Many of our initial procedures and policies have been discarded and a more relaxed atmosphere has begun. Based on recommendations from the Divers Alert Network, as well as the Philippines Department of Health, we have summarized important protocols that are being implemented.
Travel Recommendations & Conditions Summary
- All travelers must register to the E-Arrival card (One Health Pass): https://www.onehealthpass.com.ph
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) is not required for entry.
- We strongly recommend all participants to acquire a travel insurance that provides emergency medical assistance and benefits that help make you a safer traveler.
General:
- No pre-test for people with two doses of vaccine and pre-test for unvaccinated people.
Entry requirements to the Philippines as of November 4, 2022
- Fully Vaccinated Travelers: No prior testing for fully immunized travelers, both Filipino and foreign.
- Travelers who have received two doses of vaccine (one dose for Janssen monodose vaccine) at least 14 days before departure from the country of origin are considered fully vaccinated.
- Can show proof of vaccination:
- VaxCertPH
- National or state digital certificate of the foreign country/government that has accepted VaxCertPH under a reciprocal agreement
- Other proof of vaccination authorized by the IATF
- Travelers not vaccinated, incompletely vaccinated or without acceptable proof of vaccination:
- Filipinos or foreigners, from 15 years old, must present a prior antigen test of less than 24 hours carried out by a health professional.
- Those who do not present this test, will be screened upon arrival in the Philippines. In the event that the test is positive, they will be subject to a quarantine measure.
- Minors under 15, even unvaccinated, follow the protocol of their parents or guardian.
- Unaccompanied minors under the age of 15 follow the protocol in force for vaccinated or unvaccinated adults.
All travelers must register to the E-Arrival card (One Health Pass): https://www.onehealthpass.com.ph
Zero contact check in
- Check-ins will be done in advance.
- Paperworks will need to be signed digitally prior to your arrival.
- Special COVID-19 medical release form will need to be signed.
- Online payments will be available as usual.
Private guiding option
- While we do organize a personalized service & small groups by standard,
we understand that some would prefer to social distance from other divers as much as possible. - A private guiding option is available for you or your group only.
Safe distancing less divers onboard
- We operate to a capacity dictated by the local authorities.
Barrier protection mandatory
- If a patron shows signs of sickness, presenting a risk for the health and safety of others, we reserve the right of refusing contact and canceling any activities.
- Sick divers without barrier protection will not be allowed on the boats.
Gear Disinfection
- All equipment rentals will be sanitized at the end of each day.
