Diving

Bambu Villa is only 140 km south of Manila. Batangas which boasts of over 20 dive sites makes it a popular destination for weekend diving trips.

Choose from any of the 24 dive sites between the coast of Anilao and Maricaban Island. The most popular site is Cathedral (average of 62 ft.), a roofless cavern with a blessed cross flanked by two large sea mounts. Ideal diving season is from November until May.

 

DIVE SITES	AVERAGE DEPTH	MAXIMUM DEPTH
Sombrero	10 m. / 32 ft.	18 m. / 60 ft.
Malajibomanoc	18 m. / 60 ft.	24 m. / 79 ft.
Ligpo	27 m. / 88 ft.	61 m. / 200 ft.
Cathedral	19 m. / 62 ft.	30 m. / 99 ft.
Eagle Point	10 m. / 32 ft.	18 m. / 60 ft.
Koala	10 m. / 32 ft.	18 m. / 60 ft.
Arthur's Rock	10 m. / 32 ft.	21 m. / 69 ft.
Dead Palm	10 m. / 32 ft.	18 m. / 60 ft.
Twin Rocks	6 m. / 20 ft.	12 m. / 39 ft.
Red Rocks	8 m. / 26 ft.	12 m. / 39 ft.
Mainit Point	15 m. / 49 ft.	30 m. / 99 ft.
Beatrice Rock	14 m. / 46 ft.	27 m. / 88 ft.
Bahura	15 m. / 49 ft.	30 m. / 99 ft.
Layag-Layag	10 m. / 32 ft.	18 m. / 60 ft.
Kirby's Rock	12 m. / 39 ft.	33 m. / 108 ft.
Cavan Cove	10 m. / 32 ft.	15 m. / 49 ft.
Dari Laut	20 m. / 65 ft.	27 m. / 88 ft.
Sepoc Wall	15 m. / 49 ft.	27 m. / 88 ft.
Bethlehem	10 m. / 32 ft.	15 m. / 49 ft.
Mapating Rock	20 m. / 65 ft.	40 m. / 131 ft.
Merriel's Rock	18 m. / 60 ft.	24 m. / 79 ft.
Devil's Point	15 m. / 49 ft.	24 m. / 79 ft.
Red Palm	10 m. / 32 ft.	24 m. / 79 ft.

 

   PADI Courses 

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING   OPEN WATER DIVER  RESCUE DIVER  DIVE MASTER

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING   WARNING: You may never be happy on dry land again. When you Discover Scuba Diving, you discover excitement and adventure - freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the "weightless "exhilaration of breathing underwater. Only a diver knows the feeling. To Discover Scuba Diving, follow these three easy steps. First, your instructor provides a brief orientation. Second you go diving in a confined water area - pool, ocean, etc…there you'll learn to use Scuba equipment and get accustomed to your new surroundings. Third, with an instructor, you go on a dive adventure to get a close up look at the underwater world. It's an unforgettable experience. And best of all, the skills you acquire during your dive adventures may count towards PADI Scuba diver and Open Water certification!     What you learn What wearing scuba equipment feels like What it's like to breath underwater Basic Scuba skills and safety rules back to top back to courses
OPEN WATER DIVER   Fun from day one! PADI Open Water Diver is the most popular diver program in the world - and your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure. You'll learn about scuba fundamentals, equipment and techniques. Plus, practice skills by diving in a pool or pool like body of water; and experience several open water dives with an instructor. Divers are people just like you. Virtually anyone in good health and reasonably fit can learn to scuba dive. Participants as young as 12 may complete the PADI Open Water Diver program and receive a junior credential until they reach 15 years of age. The adventure continues. After successful completing the program, you've earned the PADI Open Water Diver certification card. This card is recognized in more countries and territories around the world than any other and your ticket to dive charters and resort diving, equipment rentals and purchases, and opportunities to expand your diving skills through PADI's Advanced and Specialty Dive Adventures. What you learn Basic principles of Scuba diving Confined water dives (develop basic scuba skills by scuba diving in a pool) Open water dives back to top back to courses
ADVANCE OPEN WATER DIVER   Want to take your diving to the next level? Whether you just received your PADI Open Water certification or have hundreds of logged dives, PADI Adventure in Diving program gives you the confidence, skills and experience to take your diving to new levels of excitement! It's quick and easy for you to make the next move. To get your PADI Adventure Diver certificate, begin by going over course materials in the comfort of home. Then meet with your Instructor for a brief review and complete, in as little as one day, any three adventure dives from the list below :   Altitude Aware fish ID Boat Deep Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Search and Recovery Navigation Videography Multilevel-computer Drift Dry Suit Peak Performance Buoyancy (PPB) Night Naturalist Photography Wreck But don't stop there…   Your completed dives can be credited towards the PADI ADVANCE OPEN WATER DIVER certification. Make two or more adventure dives, for a total of five, two of which must be DEEP and NAVIGATION from the list above, to become an Advance Open Water Diver. As a PADI Adventure Diver or PADI Advance Open Water Diver, you will fine-tune your dive skills and gain more confidence as you explore the many special diving activities this program has to offer. back to top back to courses
RESCUE DIVER   How do you take a subject like accident prevention and management and turn it into fun? Call it the PADI RESCUE DIVER Program! The PADI rescue diver program makes the subject of accident prevention and management not only fun but extremely rewarding! Until now the emphasis of your training has been on basic accident prevention and safe diving. The PADI rescue Diver program takes you to the next level, expanding this to include accident management and rescue techniques. You're ready. You've completed entry-level and specialty training, logging quite a few dives in the process. During the PADI Rescue Diver program, you'll learn how to anticipate, prevent and manage potential dive accidents. From assisting a tired diver to handling emergency scenarios, you'll practice applying the knowledge and skills that can make the difference in the unlikely event problems do arise. Supplement Program The Emergency first response program trains you in FIRST AID and CPR for the Rescue diver program. While learning about accident management, you'll apply the First Aid and CPR skills learned in this program to the unique needs of diving. Upon completion, you'll be qualified first-responder whether an accident occurs in or out of the water. back to top back to courses
DIVE MASTER   Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. Once you are a certified Divemaster, you will be able to find work in tropical destinations all over the world, and even back home. If you don't wish to work as a DM, the Divemaster course is also a great way to learn a lot more about diving and to become a better diver. The Divemaster course focuses on developing your diving skills, rescue skills, and professional knowledge of dive theory. You will expand on your problem solving skills developed during the PADI Rescue Diver program, and experience supervisory situations with both students and certified divers. You will receive individual coaching and work with our instructors while assisting in the training of students. Eventually you will be leading dives yourself. back to top back to courses