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10% web & cash discount applied · pay your deposit online to lock it in, then settle the balance in cash in resort.

Special Event PackagesCelebrate underwater — bespoke days for any groupBirthdayWeddingOutingsSchoolsLittle Diver CampOur ocean camp for kids 6–9 — next edition July 2027Ages 6–95 days12 spots
₱2,500

per person · web & cash price · gear, eLearning + DAN dive insurance included

Pick a preferred start date — our booking manager confirms your 2–3 day schedule and unlocks your eLearning right after you reserve.

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DAN dive insurance included — automatically covered for training injuries, up to $25,000, for up to 180 days.
Weather guarantee — if we cancel a dive for unsafe sea conditions, we reschedule at no extra cost.
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What a great experience here at New Wave Divers! It was my first time doing wreck diving, and my guide Carlo was so humorous, calm and patient 😊. We did Camia II on my first day

Le Qin Choo
Le Qin Choo
a month ago
★★★★★

I had never scuba dived before, so I visited New Wave Diving after finding them online while staying in Boracay. My goal was to gain a recognised certification that would allow me

Adam “Adsalaugh” Barry
Adam “Adsalaugh” Barry
2 months ago
★★★★★

Had an amazing experience with New Wave Divers. Did my OW and advanced courses with them. Great and new equipments, professional teachers who's priority is your safety. 100%

Meven Leduc
Meven Leduc
4 months ago
Covered, in and out of the water

DAN World dive insurance — included with your course.

We've partnered with DAN World, one of the most reputable dive-insurance providers on the planet, so every student is automatically covered. Up to $25,000 for training-related injuries, valid for up to 180 days — peace of mind built right in.

How safety works
About the course

The world's most popular scuba course — your licence to dive the planet.

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the first scuba certification level, and it's how most of the world's divers got started. You'll learn the principles and terminology of diving — offline or online — then master the basic skills in our calm, pool-like environment with a highly-trained PADI Instructor.

When you're ready, you'll make four dives in open water — the ocean — with your instructor supporting you every step of the way. By the end you'll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad, to 18m, and to be an ambassador for the underwater world.

From beginner to certified

Become a diver in
only two steps.

Our highly-trained PADI Instructor teaches you in a relaxed, supportive environment. Here's exactly how the course unfolds, from your sofa to the open ocean.

1Step 01 · Before you arrive

Independent study with PADI eLearning®

PADI eLearning fits scuba lessons into a busy schedule — your course, on your time. Study offline or online, on a computer or phone, and message your instructor whenever a question comes up. Reserve now to unlock it.

Time 5–10 hrs28 languagesIncluded free
2Step 02 · At our dive center

In the water with your instructor

Practise scuba gear in our pool-like environment until you're comfortable, building confidence with "mini dives." Then make four real dives in open water — your instructor supporting you every step of the way.

Total 2–3 daysPrereq SwimMin age 10

Take this course if you want to

  • Explore the other 70% of our planet — and support ocean protection
  • See things you've never seen before on Boracay's reefs and beyond
  • Learn from a scuba diving expert in a relaxed, supportive setting
  • Carry a world-recognised certification you can use to dive for life

You'll learn how to

  • Be a confident, skilled diver — at home in the water
  • Assemble and use scuba gear properly and safely
  • Manage your buoyancy so you glide effortlessly
  • Approach marine life respectfully and handle common problems
The fine print

What's included
& good to know.

Everything you need for an unforgettable experience — and a few honest notes so there are no surprises on the day.

  • All diving gear — including a dive computerMask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, tank and a personal dive computer — modern, well-maintained and professionally fitted.
  • 5 confined-water sessions + 4 open-water divesBuild your skills in our pool-like environment, then make four real boat dives in the ocean with your instructor.
  • PADI eLearning accessIndependent online study you can do before you arrive — 5–10 hours, on any device, in 28 languages.
  • DAN dive insuranceComprehensive cover for any injuries during your training — up to $25,000, valid up to 180 days. Peace of mind, in and out of the water.
  • Your PADI Open Water certificationA world-recognised card that lets you dive anywhere on the planet to 18m — for life.
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