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Fun Dive

2 Dive package starting at P3,000 only. Includes gear, tanks, weights and a guide.

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Discovery Dive

Starting at P2,000 per participant. Click here to compare our packages.

Dive Funatics Open Water

PADI Open Water

A 2 day PADI Open Water certification course starting at P15,000.

Advanced OW

A 2 day PADI Advanced Open Water certification course starting at P15,000.

Nitrox

Get certified for Enriched Air Nitrox starting at only P10,000.

Join our elite dive training program where quality, personalized instruction, impeccable qualification and perfect training site set us apart. Dive with confidence and become part of our passionate dive community.

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Audri J.
Audri J.
I highly recommend diving with Dive Funatics! Bryan was outstanding in leading my dive and pointing out all the incredible marine life underwater. As it was my first ocean dive, I felt completely comfortable and well-prepared throughout the entire experience. The staff is not only fun but also very flexible, going above and beyond to ensure you have the best time possible.
Maciej K.
Maciej K.
Ricky is the best instructor we could have imagined. We felt really safe, they care a lot about students, everything was well described. 🔝
Mia I.
Mia I.
I had a wonderful experience getting certified as an OW diver with Dive Funatics. I booked the course directly from PADI website and everything went smoothly from there. Communication with the admin side of things was very fast thanks to Darwin and Kae. Transportation and light lunch was provided as part of the package I availed and they did not disappoint. The best part for me was the professionalism of all the staff. My superstar instructor Kuya Ricky was beyond amazing. He was very thorough in discussing the technical side of diving and made sure I understood everything before starting each dive. He patiently calmed me down when I got nervous underwater and did not make me feel like I was just being dramatic. He even went the extra mile to buy me medication when I got seasick on the first day. He was like a big brother and genuinely cheered for me everytime I completed a task. I felt safe and secure with them the entire time. I definitely look forward to doing my Advanced OW course with Dive Funatics in the future.
Andreas E
Andreas E
Great Diving School! I just did my PADI open Water here and the course and organisation was great. Ricky is a very good instructor and took his time to answer all my questions about the course contect, equipment to buy etc. The communication after booking went smoothly, the location is great and a i had a really good time overall. I can also recommend to get the video if it's your first dive.
jyne dela C.
jyne dela C.
Lukas and I recently had the pleasure of diving with the incredible team at Dive Funatics, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Their professionalism, enthusiasm, and expertise made for an unforgettable experience. Sir Ricky Martin and Sir Zeigfried were phenomenal instructors, combining in-depth knowledge with a fun and engaging teaching style that made every dive both educational and enjoyable. Their attention to detail and commitment to safety ensured that I felt confident and well-prepared throughout the entire experience.A special shout-out to Sir Darwin, the course director, whose excellent management of the courses ensured everything ran smoothly. His dedication to maintaining high standards and fostering a welcoming environment made a significant impact on my overall experience. Dive Funatics truly stands out as a top-notch dive center, and I look forward to diving with them again in the future. Thank you for an amazing adventure! 🐟🐢👌♥️🐡💙🐠🥰🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
Finlay B.
Finlay B.
Myself and my partner came from Australia to get our open water certification with Dive Funatics. Ricky was the best instructor, very thorough and explained everything so well whilst making us feel calm and excited! The location was perfect for learning with a gradual slope out to the reef with an abundance of sea life (turtles, sardines, colourful fish etc.) Ricky and his whole team including Bryan were the best and we hope to be back again soon!
Tim B.
Tim B.
Really enjoyed the open water certification with my instructor Ricky. They have a beautiful, beginner-friendly reef with turtles and sardine runs and I feel prepared to go on my next dives now 🐠🐢
Frederick O.
Frederick O.
Great experience for my two children working with Ricky, on their Advanced Open Water Certification. They were able to accomodate me on short notice and over the Christmas holiday.
Yuxin W.
Yuxin W.
Responsible and friendly team.I reserved my aow course basically last minute when my original trip was cancelled and I had to stay in Cebu for 3 days. They responded quickly and the administrative process went smoothly.My instructor Ricky is especially cheerful and responsible. He helped me to refresh the skills in also ow-part, which are even more essential for the safety of diving.Highly recommend it for people who intend to do their diving course/ fun dive in Mactan. This is the diving vibe that you can trust in Cebu.
Pammy Corres (.
Pammy Corres (.
I recently had the pleasure of diving into the underwater world with Dive Funatics in Mactan, Cebu, and let me tell you—it was nothing short of amazing!What set this experience apart for me was the serious and structured approach they took. As someone who thrives on learning, structure, and safety, I was thrilled by how professional and legit their Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program was.Unlike other DSD experiences I've tried, Dive Funatics went the extra mile to ensure we were fully prepared. From logging into the PADI website for online courses to attending a short but informative lecture with our instructor, every step made me feel more confident and ready. Their hands-on training sessions were thorough, making the actual dive not just fun, but also incredibly safe and empowering.What I loved most was how they instilled a sense of confidence and respect for the ocean. It wasn’t just about seeing the underwater beauty; it was about understanding the responsibility that comes with it.I’m already planning to return and get my PADI certification with them, and I genuinely hope they continue to maintain this level of professionalism and commitment to safety.If you're looking for a fun yet educational diving experience, I can’t recommend Dive Funatics enough. Dive in—you won't regret it! 🐠💦
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Dive Funatics: Premier Scuba Diving School in Cebu, Philippines. Specializing in PADI Courses from beginner to instructor courses!

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Learn to dive in Cebu

Why Choose Dive Funatics in Cebu to Begin Your Scuba Diving Journey?

Cebu is more than just a vacation spot—it’s the ideal gateway to explore the beauty of the southern Philippines. With its international airport, Cebu connects seamlessly to other renowned destinations in the Visayas like Bohol, Malapascua, Moalboal, and Siquijor. But here’s the secret savvy travelers are catching on to: it makes perfect sense to get certified in Cebu first before venturing to these dive hotspots.

Your PADI certification allows you to dive anywhere in the world. Similar to driving a car, scuba diving requires specific knowledge, skills and training. A PADI Open Water Diver certification is your passport to underwater adventure.

The PADI Open Water Diver Certification is the entry level certification that you can earn after taking the course with us. This certification qualifies you to dive independently up to the maximum depth of 18 meters. The course teaches you skills and basic understanding of the science of diving, how pressure underwater affects your body, how to properly dive using the equipment, prepares you for contigencies, solve issues and problems underwater,  and more emphasis on safe diving practices.

This invaluable foundational skills will determine the kind of diver that you will become, it shapes your safety habits and practices, makes you a reliable dive buddy to others. 

Get the best training available. Get someone who understands your training needs, learn from the best team that you can find. If you are coming to Cebu or already in Cebu, learn from Dive Funatics.

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Why Get Certified in Cebu?

Affordable Dive Courses Without Compromising Quality

Dive Funatics offers some of the most competitively priced scuba diving certifications in the region. With a focus on safety, competency, and personalized training, our courses don’t just save you money—they give you a solid foundation as a diver.

Strategic Staging Point
As a certified diver, you unlock the freedom to explore dive destinations more fully. Why spend your precious vacation time learning when you could already be diving? Get certified in Cebu, and you’re ready to experience the magic of Malapascua’s thresher sharks, Moalboal’s sardine run, and Siquijor’s vibrant reefs with confidence and skill.

Competent, Experienced Instructors
At Dive Funatics, we pride ourselves on producing responsible and competent divers—the kind others want as dive buddies. Our instructors are experts in training divers to be confident underwater and prepared for various dive conditions, giving you the edge when exploring new sites.

World-Class Training Grounds
Cebu boasts stunning underwater environments ideal for beginner divers. From calm waters perfect for mastering skills to vibrant reefs for your open water dives, you’ll get the best of both training and enjoyment.

More Value for Your Travel Itinerary
By getting certified in Cebu, you maximize your time at your next destination. Instead of spending your vacation in a classroom or pool, you’ll already be diving and enjoying the vibrant underwater ecosystems as a certified diver.

Start Your Diving Journey the Smart Way

Make the most of your travel and dive experience by choosing Dive Funatics in Cebu. Whether you’re a traveler passing through or staying to explore the island, our courses are designed to give you more value and adventure for your time and budget.

Get certified with Dive Funatics—because your next dive destination is waiting.

Let’s turn your vacation into the adventure of a lifetime. Ready to dive in? Book your course today!

Dive Funatics Divemaster Course

Already Certified?

Explore the divesites around Mactan, Cebu and other nearby dive desetinations in Cebu.

Now that you are already certified and just looking to dive in new places, we have reasonable dive packages to offer.

Dives at our house reef, famously known as the Kontiki Reef is a daily thing for us. Hailed as the most convenient divesite in Mactan because you do not need to be on a boat, no time to beat, and the diving. is practically an all day and night attraction. This divesite offers a wall dive, school of sardines, and awesome macro subjects, but most of all, it doesn’t require long swims as what may be a turn-off for most divers when they hear of a “shore dive” kind of a diving. Pricing starts at 1,600/dive including the use of gear, a guide and facilities fee.

Looking to explore further? We have great sites, marine protected areas like Talima Marine Sanctuary, San Vicente, Hilutungan and Nalusuan. Boat may be privately chartered for a day to provide you and your buddies the exclusive trip that you prefer. We can organize a boat dive for you and your group.

If you are just looking to join trips, drop us a note. We do not organize trips often as we are focusing more on running courses but reach out to us so we can organize one and hopefully, we get others to join your dives.

If you are qualified to dive during the night, Kontiki is an awesome site for night dives. It offers varying shapes and sizes of decorator crabs, squids, cuttlefish, and the occassional sightings of blue ringed octopus!

Regardless of which package you choose, you will be guaranteed of the same level of service that our divemasters will provide and as expected.

Organized Dive Tours

Deal with one operator while going to other places and doing other activities in Cebu.

If you find road travel and hopping from one location to another to dive, then let us create your itinerary for you, and arrange everything for you.

Just let us know what you want to see, what kind of diving you wish to do, and maybe even squeeze in other activities or courses in these other places. We will make this happen.

Send us a message and let’s start planning for your next fabulous trip down in Cebu, Philippines.

Dive Funatics Divemaster Course