DIVE COURSES

The magic of the underwater world lies beneath the sea's surface. Our Dive Courses make it easy and safe to learn diving.

PADI Dive Courses

"Discover the magic of the underwater world beneath the sea's surface. Whether you're a beginner or already certified, you can easily and safely learn to dive with us.

Explore new possibilities, improve your safety, and enhance your comfort with our Dive Courses. Dive into a whole new world! Check out what you can do with Dive Courses and explore a new world!"
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Dive Courses we offer

Discovery Scuba Diving

Try diving - you will love it!! Then just dive in!This is your chance to discover a new world full of interesting creatures and colorful reefs. There is nothing like it!We are sure that once you have tried, you will love it.Kids can dive too! In our dive center, our dive equipment is child friendly. They will discover a magic world!

Macro shot of a small marine creature, Sipalay dive site
Try Scuba: The Try Scuba program is your introduction to the underwater world. This entry-level program gives you the opportunity to experience the underwater world, in a confined water setting. 1 Dive
BOOK NOW3900 PHP

Open Water Diver

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The Open Water Diver is a sure ticket to the underwater world through global recognition!This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater.You will start with the Online training (for your Dive Courses), and once you come to us we will do a refresh of the theoretical part. We will go in our bay, where we will teach you skills that will make you feel much more comfortable and safe underwater. Once the skills are mastered, 4 open water dives are waiting for you, where you will enjoy the underwater world around our beautiful island.START YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY!
Ornate ghost pipefish underwater near Amila Dive Beach Resort
Prerequisites: 10 year old and be able to swim A medical certificate can be request. Duration: 4 days.
BOOK NOW27.000 PHP

Advanced Open Water Diver Course

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INCREASE YOUR EXPERIENCE! TRY SOMETHING NEW!

 If you are not sure about which specialty programs will suit you, you can join the Advanced Adventurer program. Simply take part in dives for various specialty programs.

After 5 dives in 5 specialty areas, you get your Advanced Open Water Diver card recognition.
Diver examining coral and ghost pipefish, Advanced Open Water course
Prerequisites: 10 years old (for Try Scuba 8 years old), and be able to swim . A medical certificate can be request.
BOOK NOW21.000 PHP

Rescue Diver Course

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Stress is a major cause of diving accidents and negatively impacts rescue situations.

This program teaches you the skills and knowledge required to recognize and deal with stress, prevent accidents and properly deal with emergency situations encountered by divers.
Orange frogfish camouflaged on coral, Rescue Diver course
Prerequisites: JR Open water diver certification (12 years old). Have proof of current First Aid and CPR training within two years. A medical certificate can be request. Duration: 3/4 days
BOOK NOW28.000 PHP

Deep Diver Course

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"Explore the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean's depths as you delve into the enchanting underwater world. Whether you're a novice eager to embark on this adventure or an experienced diver seeking to enhance your skills, our Dive Courses provide a safe and seamless learning experience. Uncover a realm of new experiences, elevate your confidence, and elevate your comfort level with our comprehensive Dive Courses. Prepare to immerse yourself in an entirely new world of possibilities!"
Diver approaching a large sea sponge, Deep Diver course
Prerequisites: Open water diver certification. A medical certificate can be request. Duration: 2 days - 4 dives

Navigation Diver Course

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This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably navigate underwater during a dive.

You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, basic navigation patterns, and how to leave and return to a designated point
Clownfish in a sea anemone, Sipalay dive site
Prerequisites: Jr. Open water diver certification. A medical certificate can be request. Duration: 1 day

Night Diver Course

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This program equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to dive safely and comfortably at night or in conditions with limited visibility.
 Many of the ocean's most incredible creatures are only visible at night, so you don't have to end your dive when the sun sets.
Macro night-dive subject, Amila Dive Beach Resort
Prerequisites: Jr. Open water diver certification. A medical certificate can be request. Duration: 1 day

Wreck Diver Course

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Many of the ocean's best dive sites have artificial reefs, or wrecks that have sunk through the ages.
This program gives you the skills and knowledge required to safely scuba dive above and around these underwater treasures.
Diver exploring a coral rock formation, Wreck Diver course
Prerequisites: JR Open water diver certification. A medical certificate can be request. Duration: 2 days - 4 dives

Perfect Buoyancy Diver Course

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Do you want to increase your buoyancy control, minimize your breathing gas consumption, or move effortlessly above the ocean floor?
 The Perfect Buoyancy program teaches you the skills and techniques needed to maximize your dive experience, increase your comfort in the water, and get the most from your equipment.
Diver in full gear looking at the camera, dive course
Prerequisites: JR Open water diver certification. A medical certificate can be request. Duration: 1 day
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PADI Dive Courses at Amila

Whether you have never breathed underwater or you are working towards a professional rating, our partner Easy Diving Cauayan (PADI 5★ IDC) offers the full PADI course ladder. Lessons are taught in very small groups — often one-to-one — in calm, protected water, so you learn at your own pace with an instructor’s full attention. Courses can be taught in multiple languages.

CourseDurationFor whomWhat you get
Discover Scuba Diving1 dayFirst-timers, no certificationA guided first dive with an instructor — try diving with no commitment
Open Water Diver~4 days / 4 divesBeginnersYour first full certification — dive independently to 18 m worldwide
Advanced Open Water~2–3 days / 5 divesCertified Open Water diversDeep & navigation dives plus 3 adventure dives — dive deeper reefs and walls (to 30 m)
Rescue Diver~4–6 days / 6 divesAdventurous diversPrevent and manage dive emergencies — the most rewarding course
Specialties (Deep, Night, Nitrox)1–2 days eachCertified diversTargeted skills for deep, pier and night dives
Divemaster~14–20 daysAspiring professionalsYour first PADI pro rating

Try Dive — not sure yet?

If you have always wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater, our Discover Scuba Diving experience is the perfect first step. Under the close guidance of a professional instructor you’ll make your first dive among the colourful fish of our house reef — no certification or experience required.

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