PADI Scuba Program & Courses

Your first breath underwater starts here.

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program is a half-day experience designed for beginners who want to try scuba diving without committing to a full certification. You’ll learn basic scuba skills in shallow water and enjoy a closely supervised dive with a PADI Pro.

What you’ll learn:

How to breathe underwater using scuba gear
Basic safety rules and underwater communication
Equalizing pressure and clearing your mask
Introduction to buoyancy and swimming with fins

Program Goals & Requirements:

Dive up to 6–12 meters with instructor supervision
No swimming test required
No prior experience needed
Must be at least 10 years old
Great for tourists, first-timers, and non-swimmers

Where you’ll train:

This session starts in calm, shallow water—perfect for building confidence. Available at our open water locations in Boracay and Batangas.

All gear is provided, and photos or videos can be added to your experience. This is the perfect way to test the waters—literally!

Curious to try scuba? This is your moment.

Take your first step into the world of scuba diving.

The PADI Open Water Diver Course is your first full certification. It combines theory, pool practice, and open water dives to build your skills, confidence, and independence underwater. Once certified, you can dive anywhere in the world to a depth of 18 meters.

What you’ll learn:

Scuba gear setup and use
Underwater communication, safety, and navigation
Buoyancy control and breathing techniques
Dive planning and environment awareness
Course Goals & Requirements:

Swim 200 meters (any stroke) and float for 10 minutes
Complete 5 confined water sessions
Pass 4 open water dives (max 18 meters)
Finish knowledge development and quizzes
Must be at least 10 years old

Where you’ll train:

Confined Water: Start in Taguig, Ortigas (Pasig), Parañaque, or Cavite (Imus)
Open Water: Complete dives in Batangas or Boracay

Taught by certified PADI Instructors using high-quality gear and global safety standards. Your Open Water certificationis valid for life.

Ready to explore the ocean like never before?

Go deeper. Stay longer. Dive smarter.

The PADI Advanced Freediver Course is for certified freedivers ready to refine their skills, improve performance, and extend depth, time, and comfort underwater. This course takes your training to the next level with advanced techniques and personalized coaching.

What you’ll learn:

Advanced static and dynamic apnea
CO₂ and O₂ tolerance training
Improved breathing and relaxation techniques
Streamlining, freefall, and advanced finning
Deep diving with proper equalization
Advanced safety, buddy, and rescue skills

Course Goals & Requirements:

Prerequisite:

PADI Freediver certification (or equivalent)
Static Apnea: Minimum 2 minutes 30 seconds
Dynamic Apnea: Minimum 50 meters
Depth Goal: Minimum 20 meters, up to 24 meters
Must be 15 years or older

Where you’ll train:

Confined Water: Metro Manila (Ortigas, Pasig, Parañaque) or Cavite (Imus)
Open Water: Batangas or Boracay – with access to deeper mooring lines and safe dive environments

This course is designed for personal growth and performance development, with a mix of theory, pool sessions, and depth dives tailored to your pace and goals.

Advance your freediving journey with expert coaching, a supportive environment, and safe deep-water training.

Become a more aware and capable diver.

The PADI Rescue Diver course is challenging and rewarding. It prepares you to prevent and manage diving emergencies while boosting your confidence and responsibility as a diver.

What you’ll learn:

Self-rescue and stress recognition
Assisting tired, panicked, or unresponsive divers
Emergency management and equipment
Simulated in-water rescue scenarios
Course Goals & Requirements:

Must be a certified Advanced Open Water Diver
Must have completed CPR & First Aid within the last 24 months 
Must be at least 12 years old
Pool and open water rescue scenarios required

Where you’ll train:

You’ll practice in both confined water (Metro Manila or Cavite) and open water (Batangas or Boracay). Courses are led by experienced PADI professionals in real-world conditions.

Learn how to take care of yourself and others underwater. This course is a must-have for serious divers and aspiring pros.

Be the diver others rely on.

Turn your passion into a profession.

The PADI Divemaster program is the first step in becoming a dive professional. You'll develop leadership skills, assist instructors, and guide certified divers—on land and in the sea.

What you’ll learn:

Dive theory and advanced problem solving
Skill demonstrations and workshop facilitation
Organizing and leading dive activities
Supervision, risk management, and business of diving
Program Goals & Requirements:

Must be a Rescue Diver with 40+ logged dives (60 to certify)
Must be at least 18 years old
Pass stamina and dive skill evaluations
Assist in real classes and fun dives
Gear not included (rental or purchase available)
PADI Divemaster Crew Pack (additional cost)

Where you’ll train:

You can choose between fast-track (2–3 weeks) or internship (1–2 months) formats. Training happens across all our locations—Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, and Boracay.

This course prepares you to work at dive centers, on liveaboards, or anywhere diving is found.

Start your dive career with FreedivePinas.

Be prepared. Be confident. Save lives.

The Emergency First Response (EFR) course provides you with the essential training in CPR, first aid, and emergency care—skills that are vital for any diver and valuable in everyday life. This course meets the prerequisite for PADI Rescue and Professional-level courses and is open to divers and non-divers alike.

What You’ll Learn:

Primary Care (CPR) for adults
Secondary Care (First Aid)
Scene assessment and patient evaluation
Handling common injuries and illnesses
CPR with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use
Basic emergency management and response techniques

Why Take This Course?

Required for PADI Rescue and Freediver Instructor certification
Gain confidence to handle real-life medical emergencies
Learn how to respond calmly, quickly, and effectively
Valid globally and recognized across dive agencies and workplaces

Course Format:

Can be completed in 1 day
Includes interactive theory and hands-on practice
No prior medical or diving experience required
Open to participants 12 years old and up
Where You’ll Train:
Available in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Boracay.

Be the person others can count on.

Our team developed and implemented an advanced diving certification program tailored for local enthusiasts and international tourists. We focused on integrating rigorous safety protocols with hands-on experience in vibrant, biodiverse underwater locales unique to the Philippines, ensuring participants leave as confident, competent divers.

We organized interactive workshops focusing on marine conservation, educating participants about the significance of protecting marine ecosystems. These workshops included collaboration with marine biologists and involved both theoretical learning and practical, in-water conservation activities, aiming to foster responsible diving and appreciation for ocean life.

We curated personalized diving tour packages that highlight the stunning underwater scenery of Philippine waters. By tailoring each package, we ensure that divers of all skill levels can enjoy explorations of coral reefs, underwater caves, and shipwrecks, providing unforgettable experiences for both novice and seasoned divers.