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5-Day All-Inclusive Cebu Island Diving Package PADI Advance Open Water at Crimson Mactan Resort
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Tour starts
Cebu, Philippines
Starting time
at 14:00
Duration
5 days
Ending place
Cebu, Philippines
Languages:
English
Difficulty:
Moderate
Available:
All year
Minimum age:
15 years old
Level up your knowledge and skills in scuba diving under the supervision of a PADI-certified instructor with this 5-Day All-Inclusive PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course. This trip, which includes a 5-day stay at Cebu’s 5-star beachfront Crimson Mactan Resort, is ideal for open water certified divers who like to take their dive skills further to profound depths.
In this advanced dive course, you will get a course manual for PADI open water and advanced open water courses, a training logbook for student divers, course registration, and full scuba equipment rental. It also includes 2 boat dives, full board meals, and roundtrip airport transfer.
Cebu is among the popular beach destinations and diving spots in the Philippines. On top of that, Mactan serves as a gateway to Cebu’s historical, cultural, and natural attractions. Nestled off the eastern coast of Cebu, Mactan Island is home to the finest hotels, beach resorts, and white-sand beaches.
This advanced dive course is for divers with an open water dive certification and wants to advance their skills. To sign up, you must be at least 10 years old and in good physical health. You should also bring your open water dive certificate with you.
You will attend a short orientation for the course briefing. Then, your instructor will teach you different adventure dives like boat diving, drift diving, wreck diving, and night diving. You will strengthen your compass navigation skills and buoyancy as you explore beyond 60 feet.
Advance your diving skills and discover Cebu’s vast marine sanctuaries with this 5-Day All-Inclusive Cebu PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course. Check availability by choosing a date.
Included
Course Manual for PADI Advanced Open Water Courses
Training Logbook for Student Divers
Course Registration
Full Scuba Equipment Rental
4 nights accommodation at Crimson Mactan - Deluxe Room
Full Board Meals
Map
Attractions
Activities
Diving
Accommodation
Daily itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Check-in + Orientation
Upon your arrival, you will be checking in at Crimson Mactan Resort, where you will stay for 5 days and 4 nights. You will prepare for the course briefing and orientation at 3 PM.
Crimson Mactan Resort is an exclusive 5-star beach resort overlooking the panoramic view of the Mactan sea. It features over 40 expansive villas with an outdoor jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room.
You can lounge on the resort’s private beach area that features a marine sanctuary and a 4-feet deep infinity pool with water aerobics. Mactan Shrine is only less than 4km away from the resort.
Day 2
Day 2: Adventure Dive
On Day 2, you will review your skills before taking your 1st adventure dive at 9 AM. Compared to your first open water diver course, the advanced dive course lets you experience different adventure dives. Your instructor will also help you discover your specialty.
Then, you will take your lunch break at 12 NN. Your 2nd adventure dive begins at 2 PM. By this time, you will be more comfortable going deeper. At 6:30 PM, you will take your night adventure dive. The light of your torch will allow you to see creatures that are hidden during the day.
Day 3
Day 3: Adventure Dive
For your third day, you will have your 4th and 5th adventure dives at 9 AM and 11 AM, respectively. At this point, you will demonstrate everything you’ve learned. Your instructor will also evaluate your skills and knowledge after you’ve accomplished all of your five adventure dives.
By this time, you should have already improved your compass navigation skills and buoyancy.
Then, you will proceed to the logbook and registration at 2 PM. After completing the course, you will receive your advanced diver certification from PADI. At 6:30 PM, you will head back to the resort to have dinner.
Day 4
Day 4: Free Day
On your fourth day, you can get energized by taking a refreshing stroll or early morning jog along Crimson Mactan Resort’s exclusive beach. You can catch the sunrise and go for some laps at the expansive infinity pool.
Make the most of your free time by exploring Mactan’s nearby attractions. You can book add-on tours to visit the popular destinations in Cebu such as Mactan Shrine, Lapu-Lapu Monument, Alegre Guitar Factory, 10000 Roses Café, and Cebu Happy World Museum.
You can also go on an eco-adventure and island-hopping tour (add-on) to the breathtaking islands of Olango, Nalusuan, Pandanon, Caohagan, and Hilutungan.
Day 5
Day 5: Departure
Cap off your last day by lounging on the beach and indulging in the resort’s luxurious amenities. You can explore the nearby attractions once again, take plenty of photos, and buy souvenirs before you head back to Manila.
What to bring
Face mask and Face shield