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PADI Open Water Course - Life changing skills, certification card to show for at great value, in a tropical paradise. What more can you ask for?

We know what you want
You are here because you have always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, taught by great instructors, to experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, then get a special Project AWARE certification card to highlight your new achievement, correct?

You come to the right place.
Experience sensory overload!
Things closer and bigger than they appear, sounds converge from all directions, you moving ever so slow while everything else are lightning fast, mind-boggling feeling of cold but dry compressed air rushing through your lungs as you inhale, and you loving every minute of it, not getting enough of it…
Best time to start is today
Be qualified to dive.

Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Never settle for less!

Do it with Dive Funatics!
No prior experience with scuba diving is required.
To enroll in a PADI Open Water Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be 10 years old or older, be able to swim and in good physical health. How hard can it be?

Still in doubt? Ask us! Answers are fast, and free. We are here to educate.
Awesome packages for you to get started
Early bird discounts apply when you book your course at least 7 days earlier, or get group discounts, and get more discounts on bundled specialty offers!

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Bronze Package

Starts at P14,600, less when you book in advance!

No fuss, nor fancy, just everything you need to get certified.

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Silver Package

Starts at P17,000, less when you book in advance!

Bronze Package + 3 nights of accommodation!

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Golden Package

Starts at P25,000, less when you book in advance!

Open Water Bronze to Advanced or dive in Moalboal.

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PADI Dive Certification - The most recognized dive certification in the world today!

BOOK YOUR SCUBA DIVING COURSES WITH US

We run PADI Courses all year round to suit your schedule and preference!

DIVEMASTER

Are you ready to take the Go Pro Challenge? Become a PADI Divemaster. Do it in Cebu, Philippines and do it with Dive Funatics!Read More »

ADVANCED OPEN WATER

Whether you are looking for new dive adventures, to improve your scuba skills, or both at once, taking the AOW course will help you gain more confidence and meet more dive buddies.Read More »

RESCUE DIVER

PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they will ever take. Hurry, book your course and earn your Rescue Diver certification today!Read More »

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPY

You are now a certified diver, it is time to take your skills to the next logical step!
The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly, whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a sophisticated dSLR like the pros.

REASONABLE PRICES

We don’t cut corners – Our pricing is transparent. We have packages for your budget and preference.

If you value your time as much as we do, you will never find any other center who can match the value for money that we offer and deliver. We are not cheap, we are reasonably priced.

PRRA Member No. S-25403

Insist on PADI Authorized member!

We are mandated to adhere to the PADI Standards and deliver quality education and programs to you. We are accountable for our actions, not just to you but to PADI as our training organization as well.

DIVE FUNATICS mark will be printed in your c-cards.

SOLID CUSTOMER SERVICE

We communicate in English. We answer inquiries fast, and we answer them very well. We guarantee that your needs will be understood and addressed as promptly as possible.

Emails are the best way to communicate with us. This way, we can easily send links and other references.

RESPONSIBLE & THOROUGH

We operate with your safety as our main consideration. We are thorough, we deliver value for your money. We are passionate divers, eco-warrior kind of dive operators you don’t meet everyday.

We take steps in ensuring that we contribute to the protection of our reefs and oceans. We hope to inspire you to do the same.

NEW EQUIPMENT

Our complete set of rental equipment are relatively new, well maintained and well kept for your safety, peace of mind, and wonderful experience.

We have various merchandise for you to buy as souvenirs as well. Feel free to browse our online store.

Buy them now! You will thank yourself after.

FREEBIES

We like to do something different, we like to challenge the status quo. We like giving stuff away. It could be as simple as a Project AWARE card, or a shirt, a bottle, or in some cases a FREE Specialty course.

Rest assured that if you book your courses with us, you’d get some offer to take for free. Just watch for it when you processing your booking online.

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Our team of instructors and divemasters are active and renewed members of PADI. We stick by the PADI Standards even if others are not.

We professionalize the scuba diving industry in our area. We are good at what we do, we always interact with utmost respect and courtesy especially towards you.

HAPPY CUSTOMERS

We are humbled by feedback from happy guests and friends whom we serve over time. We see steady growth of repeat customers because of the exceptional service that we provide and for the value that we create.

We are highly regarded on TripAdvisor, ScubaTribe, and even on Facebook. Our reviews are never paid nor traded for any discounts.

YOU FIT OUR CUSTOMER PROFILE

Ultimately, you are not cheap!

You deserve better value, not insignificant savings. After all, you are paying for experience and education.

Our online booking system can take your schedule, your add-ons, your preferences.

Book your schedule now!

CONTACT US

Datag, Baybayon, Maribago,

Mactan, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu, Central Visayas,
6015 Philippines

Email: info@divefunatics.com

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Phone: +63 947 893 6560
Mobile: +63 999 998 1637

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Perfect! I did my open water and advanced open water course with dive funatics. Since the theoretical part is online, I could finish it before I got there and it only took me 4 more days to get my licences (usually it would be 5-6). I have done some fin dives with different schools now which only strenghtens my opinion about Dive funatics. They let me dive with a computer without making a big thing about it whereas in other schools you have to rent it. Additionally you dont start in a boring pool. On my first ever dive we went in from the shore which offers a way more realistic view but still has a pool-like feel, so no current or anything. Last but not least I must say that I not only got my licence but felt like part of the team as well. Jojo is probably the funniest and most passionate dive instructor or master I had so far. Darwin also is very patient and makes sure you understand every part of diving. I will definitely come back and I have been recommending this dive shop to everyone I met.

Kathrin Ganser

02:57 21 May 18

My first diving trip to Cebu and engaged Dive Funatics. I had a great and fun dive experience with Darwin, Rikka and JoJo. They are not business mind set but very caring and concern to me and my dive buddies. My next diving trip to Cebu will definitely look for them again.

Hosh Ho

08:26 02 May 18

Been to numerous dive centre for dives and course and dive funatics is the only dive centre that do not make me feel “commercialised”. Darwin and team were very accommodating to me and my friends and we had a lot of fun. Definitely will be going there again for my courses and dives.

Chua Tiow Keng

06:56 02 May 18

A great bunch of instructors who tirelessly taught us the basics of rescue. When we had difficulties with our slightly unique BCD, everyone gave ideas enthusiastically and we had a fruitful session in the end. Now we are rescue and a bit more because we know how to deal with jacket BCDs (chicken feet) and the non-conventional type that has harness. Thank you Darwin, Rikka, Jojo, Christina!

Matthew Ng

00:07 01 May 18

I did my PADI Open Water and then the Advanced Open Water combined and Dive Funatics were simply amazing! I did the theory part of the course online before I got there which in hindsight is a great idea as scuba diving really takes it out of you when you're learning so not having to study after your lessons is great, you just get to relax. The dive area is right by when you set up (like 5 steps into to the water) so there's no long walk with all your gear before you get into the water. I had Jo Jo as my instructor and he was great, extremely experienced (found out he'd be diving longer than I've been on this earth!) and has been all over the world. He made the classes fun with his humour and made it all very relaxing and easy to learn. The team I met (Jo Jo, Darwin & Kenneth) were all very nice and extremely helpful. If you're planning on learning to Scuba Dive in Cebu I highly recommend Dive Funatics.

Toby Brooks

03:40 08 Mar 18

Excellent Instructing from Earl of Dive Funatics, Had a great two days learning. Booking process was very easy via Paypal, all corresponding emails were answered very quickly and I met a lot of very nice people in the process. Thanks Dive Funatics for a great experience!

Ryan Miller

10:52 20 Nov 17

Excellent service and teaching. My wife and I were able to find out everything we needed before arrival and finished the open water course with tight schedule under superb guidance of coach Earl. Accommodation was also finely arranged to be so close to training site. Highly recommend those who have no diving experience to go with Dive Funatics!

steven law

13:40 05 Nov 17

The best PADI dive certification company you can choose. Darwin and his team have your best interest at heart. Everything is fun and most importantly you feel so safe!

Hope Vernon

18:10 03 Nov 17

I wouldn't wish it to go anywhere else. The instructors were great, made the experience more fun. DIVE FUNATICS I would recommend to anyone who wants to try diving.

Francis Brylle Hilario

05:59 19 Oct 17

My friends and I had a great experience with Dive Funatics for our Open Water Diver Certification course! The course was two days long, with online self-study required before arriving. Earl and JoJo were our instructors for a group of 4 and they were fabulous! Experienced and patient instructors, they helped even the most nervous of us feel at ease and competent under water. Dive Funatics includes all course materials in the cost - all we had to do was show up with our swim suits and a change of clothes. Darwin, who manages the administrative tasks was extremely responsive to our inquiries and pro-active in making sure we had everything we needed before we arrived. All in all, it was fabulous value, great instructor:student ratio with experienced instructors, and opened up a whole new world for us! We had a seamless experience and unanimously agree that we'd all be happy to come back again! Thanks Dive Funatics team for a great time!

Joy Lee

08:59 12 Oct 17

I had a wonderful experience in Dive Funatics! I took the Open Water Course with my group of 4 friends. We are assigned two instructors for two people. We could get a systemic well scheduled lessons from very experienced instructors. Even though I am the person who is afraid of water, I could successfully enjoy the whole process thanks to our instructors. Thank you so much. I hope to take advanced course with them next time!

Mae Yoo

03:19 06 Oct 17

Super easy booking! Quick contact from Darwin and easy to use site, phone friendly too!

Ivana Lucic

05:17 25 Sep 17

The best training provider in Cebu so far when it comes to specialty dive courses. Shout out to Mr. Darwin Bawasanta, our head facilitator, for being so patient to all our demands and for being very understanding all throughout the process and who gave all his effort for the training to materialize. Mind you, it is not easy to find a facilitator who can give in to all demands and who will help you from the start (proposal) up to the very last day that the training has been successfully done. Definitely, we are Dive Funatics Fanatics!!! =)

Rachelle Yoro

01:45 30 Aug 17

I've been looking for a small but professional local dive shop in Mactan Island, and found Dive Funatics. I visited to talk to one the their instructos about my plan to get advanced open water and recue diver license. He sounded professional, so I tried one day fun dives with this team. I had a really good time diving so I finally dicided to join this team by have tranining for Advanced Open Water. I just finished AWO the day before yesterday. They provided very affordable and professional training, so I will futher dive with them and get more training. I like this dive team much.

SEUNGWON CHOI

15:35 26 Aug 17

Passionate and friendly instructor. Precise briefing and wonderful diving experience. Recommend everyone to get their license here.

Johnson Chan

16:03 25 Aug 17

"its been a very exciting journey. Throughout the course, the staffs were very friendly and thoughtful. Also, they are very professional as far as giving us some experience talks and techniques to get us up to speed. I would say this was overall a very pleasant and unique experience. I'd like to recommend this diving course to all the new-comers like myself xoxo" 👄👅

Ka yi Wong

14:53 23 Aug 17

This was our first open water dive, the experience was indescribable. The instructor and assistant instructors were so friendly and accommodating. They helped us throughout the experience. me and my girlfriend had so much fun and we will definitely be going back for more!

Reymond Buenaviaje

01:48 02 Mar 17

There is only one thing I can say about Dive Funatics, this team is beyond awesome. They treat you as a friend never a customer. I have been diving with them three times (and counting) already , I like diving with them because they are very organized, professional and most of all respect diversity. Thank you so much Dive Funatics and looking forward for more fun diving with you guys soon. Keep up the good works and keep up the dives!

Tanya Lape

01:53 27 Feb 17

Divefunatics is my first love. They have shaped me into the diver that I am now. No matter who or what center I dive with, #divefunatics is always on top of my credits. It's just natural to never forget what your first dive was like and the people who made it sure you had the best first dive ever. Having taken both OW and Advanced OW courses with them has not taken away that feeling. Every dive is still like the first, the only difference is the confidence they have built in me. Every dive is still like the first--euphoric, refreshing, invigorating... the moment I break the surface, it feels like being born again. Only Divefunatics could have hardwired that into me. I look forward to advancing my status with them this year, and you should, too.

mina bee

13:33 25 Feb 17

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Without knowing my friend, Rikka, is directly associated with this center, I went there with my best friend to join her for a fun dive. The location is easy to find, the person who welcomed us (Jojo) was very jolly and the DMs who dived with us (Kenneth & Jeremy) were very accommodating. My first dive was very pressuring (but still fun) but my 2 dives with these guys were just equally exhilarating and amazing! I am sooo looking forward to getting certified (via Rikka, of course!) for OW soon! Thank you, DF! To more dives with you!

Celeste McBeth

2018-04-12T16:46:08+0000

It has been a wonderful and fruitful two days dive with DM Jojo... Everyone in Dive funatics are helpful, friendly and efficient.. everything went smoothly from pre booking of dives to the end of our dives.. Darwin and Kae have been great help with registrations.. will definitely come back for more course and dives.. thank you once again!

Athena Faustina

2018-03-04T14:26:59+0000

Excelent service, professional team and the location is just right for entry level diving. Fully recommend �

Andrei Anghel

2017-12-22T12:35:47+0000

Fantastic dive crew lead by Darwin and special thanks to Earl & Jo Jo for guiding me in getting my AOW � can’t wait to be back to dive with this awesome divers

Ken Gsl

2017-12-20T15:04:15+0000

If you're reading this because you're trying to decide whether to book a PADI course with Dive Funatics, stop reading and go book it right now. I booked the Open Water Gold package, which included a complimentary Advanced Open Water course. While they're probably not the cheapest dive shop in Cebu, honestly price is my last consideration when deciding where to do something as potentially dangerous as diving. You want attentive, safety oriented instructors, and on that front Dive Funatics delivers in spades. Even before I turned up, Darwin answered all my emails quickly and thoroughly at any time of day. When I had concerns that I wouldn't be able to perform some of the practical skills required, he really put my mind at ease. As well as Darwin, I was lucky enough to be taught by two other instructors during my time there - JoJo and Earl. All three have a fun and friendly attitude that belies their razor-sharp attention to detail. Despite my nerves, I always felt very safe. When I saw other students struggling with some of the tasks, they assigned additional instructors to help, even if it was three instructors to one student - rather than some dive shops who just take your money, at Dive Funatics they really want you to succeed. I won't go into all of the highlights - there are so many - but the most memorable time was the Night Dive portion of the Advanced course. Earl pointed out beautiful bioluminescent jellyfish, squid and shrimp that I otherwise would have missed. I will always remember it. In summary: I am so glad that I chose to learn with Dive Funatics. I miss them already, and I am counting the days till my return.

Sarah Gillespie

2017-12-20T14:26:50+0000

I can’t say enough good things about Darwin and his staff. They go above and beyond to make sure you have the best dive experience and enjoy your travels. They will go out of their way to show you amazing parts of town and even take you on trips out of town. Darwin helped my boyfriend and I feel completely comfortable taking different courses, working with our schedules and treating us to VIP services all over Cebu-Mactan, and Moalboal. Our trip wouldn’t be nearly as memorable without Darwin and we are so appreciative. Also I never write reviews so this is really saying a lot! Choose Dive Funatics, you really will have FUN!

Hope Melissa Vernon

2017-11-10T14:02:49+0000

Steven Law

2017-11-05T13:32:39+0000

Excellent dive shop. Great staff and customer service. Refreshing approach to environmental awareness and reparation. Highly recommended.

Wayne Budgen

2017-04-03T06:19:08+0000

This was our first open water dive, the experience was indescribable. The instructor and assistant instructors were so friendly and accommodating. They helped us throughout the experience. me, my brothers and my girlfriend had so much fun and we will definitely be going back for more! <3 I would 100% be recommending Dive Funatics to my friends . :)

2017-03-02T01:48:39+0000

Organization was great, "a la carte" for what we wanted to do and for the choice of accomodation. The selected diving centers are very good with great quality of equipment and nice & friendly staff ! Everything was easy and smooth and the crew is very nice :)

Carole Real

2016-11-21T09:51:45+0000

The training was awesome. Its been a while since I dove and I was going for my advances open water license, but they put no pressure on me and were very helpful in refreshing and advancing my skills. Really friendly and would highly recommend!

Matthew Ha

2016-11-13T22:50:25+0000

Diving with Funatics was amazing! Earl was a great leader and we saw pretty cool stuff :-) they are very well organized and everything was taken cared of. I highly recommend ��

Sarah Cohen

2016-10-22T08:53:56+0000

The training was perfect! The instructor was easy to understand, detail oriented, and very patient. The Dive Funatics team went out of their way to ensure every aspect of the training and additional dives were beyond satisfactory. I will definitely be making my way back as often as I can.

Justin Losh

2016-06-18T10:35:59+0000

Perfect! Detailed trainings... patient instructor... and most importantly, fun!

Al McWalter Lim

2015-07-27T12:27:01+0000

PADI Open Water Course - Life changing skills, certification card to show for at great value, in a tropical paradise. What more can you ask for?

We know what you want

Experience sensory overload!

Best time to start is today

No prior experience with scuba diving is required.

Awesome packages for you to get started

Choose your package

BOOK YOUR SCUBA DIVING COURSES WITH US

DIVEMASTER

ADVANCED OPEN WATER

RESCUE DIVER

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPY

WHY CHOOSE US

REASONABLE PRICES

PRRA Member No. S-25403

SOLID CUSTOMER SERVICE

RESPONSIBLE & THOROUGH

NEW EQUIPMENT

FREEBIES

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

HAPPY CUSTOMERS

YOU FIT OUR CUSTOMER PROFILE

CONTACT US

GIVE US A RING