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Introductory Dive: Your First Underwater Adventure

Experience your first dive with an introductory session supervised by a certified instructor. No experience is required — just the desire to discover a fascinating world. This service is designed for complete beginners who want to have an unforgettable experience safely and at their own pace. Under the constant supervision of your instructor, explore El Nido's colorful reefs and encounter marine life in its natural environment.

What's Included

1. Comprehensive Safety Briefing

Before you even get in the water, your instructor will explain the essential techniques, communication signals, and safety guidelines to ensure you feel completely comfortable.

2. Dedicated Instructor Throughout

You're never alone: your instructor stays by your side throughout the dive, ensuring your safety and guiding you every step of the way.

3. Beginner-Friendly Duration

A gradual immersion at shallow depths (-5m to -10m), at your own pace, to fully enjoy the experience without pressure.

4. Full Equipment Provided

All necessary equipment is included: wetsuit, mask, fins, tank, regulator, and buoyancy control device (BCD) — nothing for you to worry about.

5. Discovery of Local Marine Life

Your instructor will introduce you to the iconic marine species of El Nido's waters and teach you environmentally respectful practices for the underwater world.

Skills and Knowledge Acquired

No prior skills are necessary to participate in an introductory dive. Your instructor will guide you step-by-step, from your first breathing exercises to your initial immersion. After your introductory dive, you will have gained the foundational knowledge to consider PADI certification if you're keen to continue the adventure.

Required Skills
  • No certification needed
  • Ability to swim is a plus, but not mandatory
  • Comfortable in water
  • Good general health (a medical form will need to be completed)
What you will learn
  • Breathing and pressure equalization underwater
  • Communication signals with your instructor
  • Fundamental safety procedures
  • Respectful behavior towards marine life and corals
  • Basic knowledge of marine species encountered
  • How diving equipment works

What you will gain

  • The pride and emotion of your very first dive, an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
  • Enhanced self-confidence and the joy of pushing your limits in a safe environment.
  • The discovery of a uniquely beautiful underwater world: corals, tropical fish, and breathtaking marine landscapes.
  • Perhaps the desire to go further and earn your first PADI certification.
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Duration and program
Discover the underwater world with flexible dive times
Everything you need for a great time

Our activities fit all schedules, whether you're joining a simple conservation dive or a multi-day program.

8:00 Departure from Aquanaut Dive Center located in El Nido Bay.

9:00 Confined water dive - introduction to diving.

10:30 Snacks + coffee + tea.

11:30 Deep dive 1 - soar to paradise.

12:30 Traditional Filipino meal on the boat or on a beach.

13:45 Deep dive 2.

15:00 Return to El Nido - enjoy one of the most beautiful views in the world.

16:00 Arrival in El Nido - share and document your experience at the Safety Stop Bar.

FAQ
Essential information for every diver

From beginner requirements to equipment details, this section answers our customers' most frequently asked questions. Our comprehensive FAQ provides all the information you need to confidently embark on your underwater adventure.

Do you need to know how to swim for a discovery dive?
Is there an age limit?
How deep is the discovery dive?
Can I get my PADI certification after a discovery dive?
What equipment do I need to bring?
How do I book a discovery dive?
Contact
Let us provide you with an unforgettable diving experience!

Our equipment includes top-quality diving kits, featuring advanced buoyancy control devices (BCDs) that ensure optimal buoyancy and maximum comfort underwater.

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