Learn to dive with Pedro Batestil
Small classes, house-reef access, and the full PADI course line from your first Discover Scuba Dive through Divemaster.
PADI: Professional Association of Diving Instructors
PADI is the world's leading scuba diving training organization.
Sogod Bay Scuba Resort's experienced PADI instructor Pedro Batestil has taught hundreds of courses. Small class sizes mean courses run at your pace, not a fixed classroom schedule.
Easy access to our house reef makes Lungsodaan MPA an ideal training site. Contact us for course dates, prerequisites, and eLearning options.
Ask about course dates
PADI Learn to Scuba Dive
An introduction to what your certification journey can look like.
PADI scuba courses
Prices are in Philippine Pesos. May through October: 10% off PADI Enriched Air and Advanced Open Water courses (see our deals on the home page).
PADI Discover Scuba Dive
Open water dive to 12 metres under strict supervision. Ideal if you are short on time.
- Prerequisites:
- 10 years of age or older
- Duration:
- Two hours
₱3,800
Includes rental gear
PADI Adventure Diver
Gain additional experience and skills with a PADI professional.
- Prerequisites:
- Open Water Diver or above
- Duration:
- 3 hours
₱3,800
Includes rental gear
PADI Open Water Diver
From non-diver to certified Open Water Diver in about four days.
- Prerequisites:
- 15 years (Junior Open Water from 10)
- Duration:
- 3 to 4 days
₱19,700
PADI Manual, registration, and rental gear
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Try specialties such as night diving, wreck diving, underwater naturalist, photography, navigation, and deep diving.
- Prerequisites:
- Open Water Diver; 15 years (Junior AOW from 12)
- Duration:
- 2 to 3 days
₱16,700
₱16,200 with own gear
PADI Manual and registration (rental gear on standard price)
PADI Enriched Air Diver
Stay underwater longer and get back in the water sooner.
May feel less tired on vacation; certification can overlap with other PADI course dives.
- Prerequisites:
- Minimum age 15
- Duration:
- 1 day
₱13,000
₱12,500 with own gear
PADI Manual and registration (rental gear on standard price)
PADI Rescue Diver
Self-rescue basics and how to manage dive emergencies.
- Prerequisites:
- EFR or equivalent within two years; 15 years (Junior Rescue from 12)
- Duration:
- 3 days
₱21,000
₱20,500 with own gear
PADI Manual and registration (rental gear on standard price)
PADI Divemaster
First step toward dive professional. Schedule tailored to you; we recommend at least three weeks on site.
- Prerequisites:
- Rescue Diver, current EFR, 18+, 60 logged dives
- Duration:
- About 3 weeks (intensive); unlimited diving
We also offer specialties and continuing education beyond this list. Contact us for custom schedules, eLearning registration help, or Divemaster internships.
Book your PADI course
Tell us which course you want and your travel dates. We will plan dives, rooms, and training around your schedule.