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This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

The SSI Nitrox Specialty on Pandan Island Dive Resort is designed for certified divers who want longer bottom times and added safety while diving. Taught by professional instructors from SSI, the course covers oxygen exposure management, Nitrox theory, gas analysis, and practical use, followed by one training dive using enriched air. The Nitrox Specialty costs ₱12,000 and is ideal for guests planning multiple dives during their stay. Combined with Pandan Island’s clear waters, healthy reefs, and relaxed island setting, this specialty is a perfect upgrade to enhance your overall diving experience while enjoying one of Mindoro’s most peaceful tropical islands.

The SSI Stress & Rescue (Rescue Diver) course on Pandan Island Dive Rescue focuses on building confidence, awareness, and the skills needed to prevent and manage diving emergencies. Led by experienced instructors from SSI, the course combines theory sessions with realistic in-water rescue scenarios, covering stress recognition, self-rescue, assisting panicked or unconscious divers, and effective emergency response. The SSI Rescue Diver course is priced at ₱22,000 and is often described as one of the most rewarding diver trainings. Conducted in Pandan Island’s calm waters and supportive island environment, it offers the perfect balance of serious skill development and relaxed tropical living, surrounded by pristine reefs and a peaceful, off-the-grid atmosphere.

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty on Pandan Island is ideal for divers who want smoother, more controlled dives and better interaction with the underwater world. Taught by qualified instructors from SSI, the course concentrates on fine-tuning weighting, body position, breathing control, and efficient movement underwater. With two focused training dives, you’ll learn to hover effortlessly, reduce air consumption, and dive with greater precision and confidence. The course price is ₱12,000. Pandan Island’s gently sloping reefs, excellent visibility, and uncrowded dive sites create a natural, distraction-free learning environment—perfect for developing buoyancy skills while enjoying the island’s untouched marine scenery and relaxed island rhythm.

The SSI Divemaster course on Pandan Island Dive Resort is the first professional level in recreational diving and is designed for experienced divers who want to turn their passion into a leadership role. Delivered by senior instructors from SSI, the program focuses on dive theory, stress management, dive planning, guiding certified divers, and assisting instructors during training courses. Candidates gain extensive practical experience through real dive operations in a relaxed but professional environment. The SSI Divemaster course costs ₱38,000 excluding equipment or ₱45,000 including equipment. Training takes place around Pandan Island’s diverse reefs and calm coastal waters, offering ideal conditions for developing confidence, professionalism, and strong in-water skills—while living the laid-back island lifestyle surrounded by pristine nature and clear tropical seas. Whenever it is possible you are encouraged to join divetrips to Apo Reef to give you real-live experience during your training.

SSI Perfect Buoyancy Pro is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most out of every dive. Buoyancy is a basic diving skill, but any diver will tell you that it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy Major will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, allowing you to master buoyancy faster and enjoy a more relaxed diving adventure. In this engaging course, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and apply to a variety of diving situations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Professional Certification. With better buoyancy skills, you'll soon be hovering easily and taking the underwater photos you've always dreamed of!

Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step Divemaster. We offer both basic and lifestyle packages. Throughout your program you get to enjoy free fun diving as much as you want. If you book lifestyle you even gain free fun diving before and after the program (for life)! Our lifestyle package is made for people who want to turn their diving passion in to a career. No hidden costs and even internships to gain valuable experience in the industry.

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.