What better resort to take a PADI dive course than with Frontier Scuba, PADI dive courses and great resort accommodation and full packages to Puerto Galera, Philippines: PADI underwater naturalist course:Ghostpipefish Dive Courses

Puerto Galera is one of the best places to take a  scuba course. Dive sites are very close and there are a large number of sites to suit every student from beginners to Advanced Trimix diver.

We pride ourselves on our professional courses. We are a 5-Star Instructor Training Facility - one of the highest ratings in the dive industry. We care about the quality of our teaching and emphasize personal attention. All our instructors have thousands of dives experience and have been teaching for a combined total of 25 years!

 

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Below is a complete list of courses with time required. All courses are fully inclusive of all rental charges, certification, diving and manuals to keep unless otherwise noted. PADI requires that all students have their own manual.

 

 
Recreational Courses


Where to start? If you are a beginner then you would want to take either Discover Scuba (3 hours introductory dive) or the Open Water license course. We start courses on a daily basis and the maximum group size is 4 students. We all remember what it was like to learn to dive, so the courses are relaxed and are taught at your pace - we never forget that we're all here to have fun!

All courses can be packaged with transfers, accommodation, meals and fun diving. Have a look at the various options on the website and let us know what you prefer. If you would like to discuss the course email us your land line telephone number and country code and we will call you back.

Manuals: PADI requires every student to own a manual. All courses below require the certification pack. Please note that you may bring your own and pre-study. The certification pack includes the manual and positive identification certificate (PIC) which is sent to PADI fo certification

All rates are in US dollars - we accept all major currencies for payment. 
Course
 Time
 Course
Certification Pack
Discover Scuba Diving
2-3 hours
$65
$55
Extra DSD fun dive
2 hours
$40
$40
Scuba Diver
2 days
$250
$65
SD upgrade to Open Water
1.5 days
$340
$65
Open Water Diver
3-4 days
$340

$65
Advanced Dives
3 hours
$65
$65
Advanced Open Water
2 days
$250
$65
First Aid and CPR
1 day
$120
$40
PADI Care for Children (CFC) 1 day
$120
$40
PADI CFC + EFR 1-2 days
$160
$80
Rescue Diver
2-3 days
$340
$65
EFR/Rescue package
3-4 days
$420
$105

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Professional Level Courses 

 
 
Just want to learn more about diving, or are you thinking about a part-time career in diving? We have the course to suit you. Schedules are very flexible and can split over several visits. Let us know what you require!

Our internships lead the way. Unlike many other dive centers we offer:-

  • True Internship - no extra charges for experience weeks.
  • Our DM course includes 40 dives
  • Practical experience - we give you the skills and confidence to go out and lead dives on your own
  • Only with Frontier Scuba: A built in 10 dive naturalist course. Come away with a great practical knowledge of the reef
  • Our accommodation is very reasonable and is self catering
  • Course Materials - you can buy direct from us at a very reasonable rate, or go out and buy them online (search for the best price) and start studying today.
  • Add the EFR Instructor course and get a head-start on your professional career
  • Online support - need help with your home study? Email us and we will reply immediately, or skype us (***frontierscuba***) and chat away!
  Course
First Aid and CPR Instructor Course 2 days   $250
Divemaster internship
4 weeks
  
$850*
Divemaster + EFR Instructor 4 weeks   $995

Equipment rental for DM course, if required, $100
 

*PADI DM Training pack (not included) about U$130:

  • Divemaster manual
  • Diving knowledge workbook
  • Encyclopedia of diving
  • Divemaster slates
  • eRDP Multi-level (Oct 2008: new)
 
SDI Instructor Development Course 1-4 weeks   $1000
SDI Divemaster + Instructor Course (internship) 8 weeks   $1750
SDI Instructor Exam 2 days   $250
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Speciality Courses

Time Course
Cert Pack
PAD Nitrox diver (Class only option) 1 day no dives $120
$85
PAD Nitrox diver (with dives) 2 days $199
$85
TDI Nitrox diver (class only) 1 day $120
$45
TDI Nitrox Diver (with dives)
2 days
$199
$45
SDI Wreck Diver 2 days $199
$45
PADI Wreck Diver 2 days $199
$45
UW Photographer 2 days $180
$45
Digital Underwater Photographer 2 days $180
$50
SDI Deep Diver 2 days $199
$40
PADI Deep Diver 2 days $199
$45
SDI Solo Diver 2 days $225
$45

Prerequisites for SDI Solo Diver
  • 21 years old
  • Advanced Open Water or higher
  • Minimum 100 logged dives
UW Naturalist  2 days   $170
Equipment Specialist 2 days   $170
SDI Night Diver 2 nights   $225
PADI Night Diver 3 nights   $225
Search and Recovery Diver 2 days   $245
UW Navigation 2 days   $200
Drift Diver 2 days   $170

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TDI Tech Courses and

Technical Instructor Courses

All diver courses include instruction, manuals, equipment rental, local boat fees and dives, oxygen, stage tanks and regulators. Extra fees apply to optional boat trips to Verde Island and Hibo Reef. Helium for trimix course $0.05 a liter

Please note that instructor courses do NOT include rental equipment

 TDI Tech Diver Courses
 
Course
 Time
Rate
TDI Nitrox 2 days
$240
Advanced Nitrox
3 days
 $400
Decompression Procedures
3 days
$400
Advanced and Deco Procedures
4 days
$575
Extended Range
4~5 days

$750
Advanced Wreck
4~5 days
$650+
Trimix Diver
4~5 days
$750 + gas
Advanced Trimix
5 days
$900 + gas
Combined Courses
Time Rate
Advanced + Deco + Extended Range 7 days $1100
Extended Range + Trimix 8 days $925 + gas
Advanced + Deco + Trimix 7 days $1100
Extended Range + Advanced Trimix 8 days $1440
Trimix + Advanced Trimix
7 days
$1200
Extra Charges
Rate
Helium $0.05 / litre
Boat Charge for Verde island/ Hibo Reef $40
Advanced Wreck in Subic Bay Expenses - please contact for rates
TDI Instructor Courses
 Time
Rate
TDI Nitrox 2 days
$240
Advanced Nitrox
4 days
 $400
Decompression Procedures
4 days
$400
Advanced and Deco Procedures
5 days
$585
Extended Range
5~6 days

$750
Advanced Wreck
5~6 days
$750+
TDI Instructor Courses Extra Charges
Rate
Helium $0.05 / litre
Equipment rental Not included. Refer to equipment rates on the diving page
Instructor registration / upgrade Not included. Refer to TDI pricelist for current rate
Instructor Manual $85
Instructor Course Outline Included
Tanks, boats, oxygen Included
Boat Charge for Verde island/ Hibo Reef $40
Advanced Wreck in Subic Bay Expenses - please contact for rates

 

 

 

 

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Rescue course: 2 girls and a dog!

In the pool


FAQs When do I get to dive?

Usually courses start in the water from day one. We have the use of a swimming pool, but as much as possible prefer to use the sea for all training. We visit beautiful beaches, with calm water. Training becomes so much more fun when there is fish and coral to look at and visiting other beaches gives you the chance to experience the area.


Lucy teaching

 


How big are the classes?

All our courses are limited to four students to one instructor and divemaster. The instructors are all enthusiastic and all remember what it is like to learn.

John Oven getting ready to snorkel

Ken, 4 yrs old with SASY unit


What about children?The whole family can have fun in the water. From the age of 5 we can introduce kids to snorkelling, or they can snorkel on the surface with scuba. At 8 they can try 'bubblemaker' a course that lets them try diving for the first time. The Open water course can be done from 10 years old onwards, depending on the size and maturity of the child. The advanced course and higher is open to all children older than 12.And remember, the first aid course (EFR) can be done with the whole family

 

Set to dive for the first time

What is included?All courses include everything necessary to get certified. We use the best rental gear available including digital depth gauges and quality jackets and wetsuits. In the classroom the instructor uses the complete range of materials and in the water our custom dive boats will take you to some of the nicest dive sites and beaches in the area. All courses require manuals. We have included the manual in the course price. Let us know if you already have your own manual and we can adjust the rate for you.

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