At Malapascua Scuba, we offer a wide range of PADI dive courses — from your very first underwater experience, through skill refinement, all the way to professional dive training. We take your dive education seriously and are committed to delivering a safe, personalized, and unforgettable learning experience in the water. We enjoy teaching and sharing our passion, so relax, pack your bags, and come see it for yourself — your diving journey starts here!
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Open Water Diver
₱19,900.00
The world’s most popular entry-level scuba diving course!
Become a certified PADI Open Water Diver and gain your international scuba certification in just 3 to 4 days. This course is your gateway to exploring the underwater world safely, confidently, and independently — anywhere on the planet.
Scuba Diver
₱13,900.00
A lifetime certification with limited depth and supervision.
The PADI Scuba Diver course is an introductory diving program that covers roughly half of the full Open Water Diver course. It's ideal for those who want to experience scuba diving at a more relaxed pace or don’t have time for the full certification.
Discover Scuba Diving
₱3,500.00
The perfect first dive — take your first underwater fin-kicks.
Curious about scuba diving but not ready for a full certification? Short on time? The PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program is the ideal way to experience the thrill of diving for the first time — no prior experience or license required.
In just about 3 hours, you'll learn basic safety rules, practice essential skills in shallow water, and enjoy a guided dive on a vibrant reef — all under the close supervision of a certified PADI Instructor.
Intermediate & Advanced Courses
Advanced Diver
₱16,900.00
Boost your skills, and experience new dive adventures.
In just two days, you’ll try out different specialty dives like deep diving, underwater navigation, Shark Consevation, or night diving — all under the guidance of a professional PADI Instructor.
PADI Specialties
₱0.00
Go deeper, dive smarter, and explore new frontiers underwater.
From thrilling Deep Diving and precise Underwater Navigation to Marine Conservation and Digital Underwater Photography, our PADI Specialty courses let you focus on what you love most about diving — while leveling up your skills with expert guidance.
Whether you're aiming to become a Master Scuba Diver or just want to hone specific techniques, we've got the right specialty for you.
Rescue Diver + EFR
₱27,900.00
Sharpen your safety skills, and become a more confident diver.
The PADI Rescue Diver course is a pivotal step toward becoming a safer, more aware, and reliable diver. It’s often described as the most challenging yet rewarding course in recreational diving — and for good reason.
You’ll learn to prevent, recognize, and manage diving emergencies, both on the surface and underwater. Through a combination of theory, practical exercises, and real-life scenarios, you'll develop advanced rescue and response skills that make you a truly valuable dive buddy.
Please download and fill out the medical questionnaire before your arrival. If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions on the first page, you’ll need to obtain a medical certificate from a doctor confirming you're fit to dive before coming.
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