PADI Diving Courses in El Nido, Palawan

Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, EFR, Divemaster, Specialist

Learn to scuba dive or build your diving skills with Submariner Diving Center in El Nido, Palawan. Our PADI instructors offer training from Open Water Diver through Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Divemaster.

New to diving? Start with Open Water Diver. Already certified? Explore the courses below to choose your next step. If you’re unsure which course suits your experience and holiday schedule, contact our team for help.

PADI Open Water Diver

Start your diving journey in El Nido and become a certified PADI Open Water Diver. This course is designed for beginners and combines online theory, confined-water skills and open-water training dives with one of our PADI instructors.

₱22,500 per person

Includes PADI eLearning, full diving equipment, instructor and lunch

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Take your diving skills to the next level with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. Build confidence and experience through adventure dives that include deep diving, underwater navigation and specialty dives around El Nido.

₱20,000 per person

Includes PADI eLearning, full diving equipment, instructor and lunch

PADI Rescue Diver + EFR

Build confidence, awareness and emergency-management skills with the PADI Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response course. Learn to prevent and manage diving problems, assist divers and respond in emergency situations.

₱33,000 per person

PADI eLearning, full gear, instructor, Rescue/EFR training, lunch

Divemaster

Emergency First Response (EFR)

Rescue Diver – No EFR Required

Take the next step toward becoming a dive professional with practical training, leadership development and real dive-centre experience in El Nido.

Learn essential first-aid and emergency response skills for diving and everyday situations through practical, hands-on training.

For divers who already hold a valid EFR or equivalent first-aid qualification and want to complete the Rescue Diver course only

₱55,000 per person

₱11,500 per person

₱23,000 per person

Includes professional-level training, practical dive-centre experience, supervision skills and instructor mentoring.

Includes first-aid and CPR training, emergency response skills, course materials and practical training

Includes Rescue Diver training, confined-water skills, open-water scenarios, equipment and instructor guidance

Choose your PADI Specialist Dive Course In ELnido

Enriched Air Nitrox

Deep Diver

Peak Performance Buoyancy

Extend your underwater experience with the PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Course in El Nido. Learn to use enriched air safely, understand oxygen exposure and enjoy longer no-decompression limits on suitable dives.

Explore deeper dive sites with the PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course in El Nido. Develop your skills in deep diving, dive planning, gas management and underwater safety while exploring the spectacular waters of Bacuit Bay.

Perfect your buoyancy with the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course in El Nido. Improve your underwater control, reduce air consumption and protect delicate coral reefs while enjoying effortless diving in Bacuit Bay.

P 15,000

P13,000

P 12,000

Includes PADI eLearning, full diving equipment, instructor and lunch

Sidemount Specialty

Discover a new way to dive with the PADI Sidemount Specialty Course in El Nido. Learn to configure and manage sidemount equipment, improve underwater balance and enjoy greater flexibility and comfort while exploring the spectacular dive sites of Bacuit Bay.

P22,000

ncludes PADI eLearning, full diving equipment, instructor and lunch

Try Scuba Diving or Refresh Your Skills

Whether you’re trying scuba diving for the first time or returning to the water after a break, these options are designed to make diving in El Nido simple and enjoyable. Discover Scuba Diving is ideal for beginners with no certification required, while our Scuba Refresher helps certified divers rebuild confidence and review essential skills before joining regular fun dives.

Discover Scuba Diving – 3 Dives

Scuba Refresher – 3 Dives

PADI Bubble Maker – Kids 8+

Enjoy the full-day El Nido diving experience with professional instruction, equipment, three dives and lunch on the boat.

For certified divers returning after time away. Begin with a skills refresher before continuing with two guided fun dives.

A fun first scuba experience for children aged 8 and above. Kids learn how to use real scuba equipment and take their first breaths underwater in a safe, shallow environment with a PADI professional.

₱4,900 per person

₱5,800 per person

Learn to Dive in El Nido, Palawan

Why Choose Submariner for Your PADI Diving Course?

Start your diving journey or develop your skills with a PADI diving course in El Nido, Palawan. At Submariner Diving Center, our instructors help you build confidence through practical training and experience underwater.

New to scuba diving? The PADI Open Water Diver course introduces the skills you need to become a certified diver, with training in confined water followed by open-water dives around El Nido.

Already certified? Continue your training with Advanced Open Water, develop your rescue skills, or take your first step towards professional diving with the PADI Divemaster course. We also offer Emergency First Response training for divers and non-divers.

Our beachfront dive centre on Hama Street makes it easy to meet the team and discuss your plans. Choose a course above to explore your booking options, or contact us for help finding the right course for your experience and holiday schedule.

We Will Help You Every Step Of The Way

Not sure what to book?
Contact us and we’ll help choose the right option.

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