This is a general schedule of the Open Water course. Referral cases generally integrate with the day’s schedule of activities as generally outlined. The course is performance-based so your instructor may introduce changes depending on some unforeseen variables. This could also mean that schedules sometimes extends until everyone in the class is able to satisfactorily meet performance requirements.

Day 1 (9am to 4pm)

Administrative paperworks (including collection of your eRecords)
Orientation
Confined water trainings 1 to 3
Open water dives 1 and 2
Flexible skills
Water-skills assessments (swim, float, skin dive, etc)
Lectures

Day 2 (9am to 4pm)

Confined water trainings 3 and 4
Open water divers 3 and 4
Flexible skills
Closing

Reminder: Please do not forget to bring your eRecord, signed referral form, your original medical certificate (when applicable), swim wear (rashguards, board shorts, swimsuits, etc), set of dry clothes, lunch and transportation money. Wetsuit, boots and towels will be provided for use onsite.

Unless otherwise arranged or specified, training will be conducted at the house reef of Kontiki Marina, Mactan, Cebu. We meet and center inside Kontiki Marina Resort.

In the event that you cannot meet the minimum requirements for earning certification or completing a portion of your training to move forward to certification, in 2 days, you may choose to:

extend your training days and conduct remedial sessions to satisfactorily fulfill all performance requirements for the course. The cost of remedial training per day is P3,500 PHP, excluding the rental of specialized equipment listed, but not limited to underwater camera, strobes, oxygen analyzers, etc.
get certified as PADI Scuba Diver; or
arrange for another center, instructor to complete the remainder of the required performance requirements to earn your certification

We are committed to low training ratios and does not over-book its classes.

Our commitment to the highest level of quality training and safety is our number one goal. When you schedule a class, confined, or open water training session, you are prohibiting another customer from booking or reserving that spot.

Once you schedule your class, confined, and/or open water training sessions, you may reschedule your training sessions as long as you notify us a week before your scheduled booking with no additional penalties.

Any and every change in schedules made after the 1 week window shall be subject to P2,500 PHP rescheduling / rebooking fee provided that the notification of such change is done not later than 24 hours before the commencement of the booking date, otherwise, the booking is deemed cancelled by the customer.

Rescheduling or rebooking is only permitted within six (6) months from the initial booking date.

We require advance booking of at least 3 days before the start of the in-water training. Your booking is only considered confirmed upon payment of the required deposit.

We require a payment of at least 50% as deposit to confirm your booking. Balance is payable and due on the first day of the training. We pass on a 5% PayPal charges and bank fees for payments made through PayPal.

We accept credit card payments via PayPal, Bank Transfers, or Cash in PHP and USD only. We do not process credit cards on site.

ATMs, Banks, and Money Changer establishments are very accessible in our area, however, when transacting, be mindful about the daily withdrawal limits imposed by your banks on foreign countries, unfavorable exchange rates, and risks of getting swindled or robbed.