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How many dives per day are scheduled?
We have four scheduled daily dives 07:30, 10:30, 14:30 and night dive just after sunset. These dives are for certified divers holding a scuba diver certification or higher.
What are your opening hours?
07:00 till 20:00 7 days a week year round including public holidays
Can I change money locally or are there ATM’s nearby?
There is one ATM in Moalboal town, approximately 10 minutes from the dive center, which serves the whole town. Small amounts of cash, normally limited by the bank to 10,000.00 PHP per day, are available. It would be prudent to use the ATM machines in Cebu, either in the airport or the city, before travelling to Moalboal and keep a reserve of cash with you in case the machine here needs to be replenished. We advise against travelers cheques, to the best of our knowledge, there is nowhere to change these in Moalboal and they are not widely accepted in the Philippines.
I want to take a diving course, do I need to know how to swim?
PADI discover scuba diving is a non-certification experience that is available to non-swimmers, however you will need to be comfortable around water in order to practice the underwater skills. The PADI open water courses requires candidates to float unassisted for 10 minutes in water too deep to stand and complete a 200 meter swim. The PADI scuba diver course requires a 10 minute float in water which is too deep to stand.
Do I need a medical examination before I dive?
If you are signing up for a dive course or experience you will need to complete a medical questionnaire, you can download this here. If you answer yes to any of the medical screening questions you will need clearance for scuba diving before you can begin your course. It is often easier to do this in your own country before departing on your vacation, if need be
Can I rent or buy dive equipment from Savedra?
We can rent you a full set of dive equipment here masks, snorkels, fins, regulators, BCD’s, wetsuits (long or short), dive computers, cameras and flashlights. We also accommodate tec divers and have several twin tanks, wing and backplate rigs. We carry a stock of mask, fins and snorkels for sale. Should you wish to purchase any other dive equipment we can arrange delivery, normally the same day, from our local supplier.
What dive sites and destinations do you visit?
Most of our dive sites are within 10 to 20 minutes boat journey from our dive shop, the closest is our housereef which is just in front of the diveshop. Other favorites visited regularly are Pescador Island, Fish sanctuary, Tuble, and many more. If you have some preferences please let us know and we will try to accommodate you. We also offer 4 to 5 day safaris to Sipalay and Cagayan weekly throughout the year. More information on our dive sites here.
Can non divers join a dive trip?
Yes non divers may join any dive trip as long as there is room on the boat and the conditions are favorable, we will make a small charge per additional rider, use of snorkeling equipment is included.
Do I need to show proof of my diving certification?
Yes before you can dive we will need to see your diving license or log book signed by a Divemaster or Instructor (including their professional ID number). If you are unable to find this we may be able to find you on your diving agencies database. This is best done before your arrival to prevent any possible delays. We will need your full name as it appeared on your dive card, include any middle initials and your date of birth.
What medical facilities are available locally?
Minor problems can be dealt with at the clinic in Moalboal, more serious illness or injury will require a trip to one of the many hospitals in Cebu City. There is a hyperbaric decompression chamber in Cebu for treatment of decompression sickness and other diving injuries. Medical insurance with adequate cover for your activities is recommended as medical treatment in the Philippines often involves proof of such cover or payment in advance. Treatment of diving related injuries is often very expensive and may require repatriation to your own country.
wing and backplate rigs. We carry a stock of mask, fins and snorkels for sale. Should you wish to purchase any other dive equipment we can arrange delivery, normally the same day, from our local supplier.
What dive sites and destinations do you visit?
Most of our dive sites are within 10 to 20 minutes boat journey from our dive shop, the closest is our housereef which is just in front of the dive shop. Other favorites visited regularly are Pescador Island, Fish sanctuary, Tuble, and many more. If you have some preferences please let us know and we will try to accommodate you. We also offer 4 to 5 day safaris to Sipalay and Cagayan weekly throughout the year. More information on our dive sites here.
How long will my diving course take?
All diving courses are performance based, which means you length of your course really depends on how you progress. Below are some examples of some typical courses from our more popular programs. Other courses may be available, if you do not see your preferred course please email us Program
Discover scuba dive |
Briefing, pool session and 1 dive |
2-3 hours |
Scuba diver course |
3 classroom sessions, 3 pool sessions and 3 open water dives |
1.5 days |
Open water course |
5 classroom sessions, 5 pool sessions and 4 open water dives |
3-4 days |
Adventure diver |
3 classroom sessions and 3 open water dives |
1 day |
Advanced open water |
5 classroom sessions and 5 open water dives |
2 days |
Emergency first response and Rescue |
6 classroom sessions, 10 confined water exercises, 2 Open water scenarios. |
3 days |
Enriched air nitrox specialty |
1 classroom session, 2 open water dives (dives are optional) |
1 day |
Peak performance buoyancy specialty |
1 classroom session and 2 open water dives |
1 day |
Night diver specialty |
1 classroom session and 3 open water dives |
3 nights |
Deep diver specialty |
1 Classroom session and 4 open water dives |
2 days |
Wreck diver specialty |
1 classroom session and 4 open water dives |
2 days |