Terms and Conditions
If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

Submariner Dive Center online Booking Policy

  • An online booking requires a 50% down payment for each activity.
  • A Booking can be cancelled up to 2 days prior to your course or dive trip at a fee of PHP1,000.
  • A cancellation fee of PHP1,000 applies to cancellations made less than 2 days in advance.
  • The cost of the PADI eLearning material is non-refundable.
  • A refund will not be provided for cancellations made less than 1 day in advance, or in case of no-show.
  • Prices do not include the Eco Tourism Development fee; this needs to be paid in cash if you do not have one. This ticket costs P200 and is valid for 10 days.

Submariner Walk-in Booking Cancellation Policy

  • A PHP1,000 down payment is required the day prior to a diving trip.
  • No refund will be provided for cancellations made on the day of diving.
  • A PHP6,000 down payment is required prior to start a course.
  • Prices do not include the Eco Tourism Development fee; this needs to be paid in cash if you do not have one. This ticket costs P200 and is valid for 10 days.

Submariner Refresher Course Policy

  • If your last dive was over 1 year ago, the refresher Course is highly recommended.
  • If your last dive was 2 to 6 years ago, the refresher course is required.
  • If your last dive was 6 or more years ago a Full PADI SCUBA Tune-Up Course is required. Ask for price.

 Submariner Divers Dive Ratios Policy

  • One PADI Divemaster for 4 certified divers max.
  • One PADI instructor for every 2 students.
  • Divers are not allowed to dive solo from our dive boats.
  • All fun dives are guided by a divemaster, the buddy system is applied
  • Private instructors or divemaster’s are available at an additional cost.

Medical Clearance

  • Prior to enrollment in any of the courses, a Confidential Medical Form must be filled out, and a physician’s release may be required if there are any medical issues preventing you from diving.

Junior Divers

Junior Divers must have a parent or legal guardian accompany them at all times on courses and on our boats. Parents must provide a written statement authorizing a legal guardian.

    • Junior Divers – (10-11 years old) are allowed to dive to 12 meters – 40 feet.
    • Junior Divers – (12-14 years old) are allowed to dive to 18 meters – 60 feet.
    • Junior Divers – (12-14 years old) are allowed to dive to 21 meters – 70 feet with the Advanced Certification.

Choosing a Dive Site

Our dive captains and dive operators will take requests for dive sites however sites cannot be pre-booked or guaranteed. Weather, sea conditions and experience of divers on board are also a factor in selecting the appropriate dive site for the group. Our dive captains and dive operators will make every effort to accommodate your requests.

Diver Safety

Our Dive masters and Instructors are renewed certified PADI professionals with current Emergency Response and O2 training. We have an updated emergency plan and we work in partnership with DAN network and the Philippines Task Force.

Accepted agencies and certifications

All certified divers are required to have a certification card or a logbook. Submariner Dive Center accepts the following certifications among others: SSI, CMAS, BSAC, IDEA, PDIC, NAUI, ANDI, NASDS, SDI, YMCA & HSA.

Submariner Diving Center is recognized with 1039 reviews

Trip Advisor 5 star rated dive center for 8 consecutive years

Submariner Diving Center is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort

We are the first PADI 5 Star IDC and TecRec Resort in El Nido, Palawan Philippines.
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