Online Booking Cancellation Policy

• An online booking is accepted and confirmed after payment of a 50% downpayment.
• Bookings can be cancelled up to 4 days prior your course or dive trip at no fee.
• A cancellation fee of PHP2,000 applies for cancellations made less than 3 days in advance.
• The cost of the PADI eLearning material is nonrefundable (PHP 7,000).
• No refund will be provided for cancellations made less than 1 day in advance, or in case of no-show.
• All our prices do not include Eco Tourism Development fee and has to be paid in cash. This ticket costs P200 and is valid for 10 days.

Walk-in Booking Cancellation Policy

• A PHP2,000 downpayment is asked the day prior a diving trip.
• No refund will be provided for cancellations made the day of diving.
• A PHP7,000 downpayment is asked prior to start a course.
• All our prices do not include Eco Tourism Development fee and has to be paid in cash. This ticket costs P200 and is valid for 10 days.

 Refresher Course Policy

• Last dive was over 1 year ago, the Refresher Course is highly recommended.
• Last dive was 2 to 6 years ago, the Refresher Course is required.
• Last dive was 6+ years ago, Full PADI SCUBA Tune-Up Course

 Palawan Divers Dive Ratios Policy

• One PADI Divemaster for 4 certified divers max.
• One PADI instructor for every 2 students.
• We do not allow divers to dive solo from our dive boats.
• The dives are guided by a divemaster, but buddy system is required
• Private instructors or divemasters are available at an additional cost.

Medical Clearance

Prior to enrollment in any of the courses, a Confidential Medical Form must be filled out, and a physician’s release may be required if there are any medical issues preventing you from diving.

Junior Divers

Junior Divers must have a parent or legal guardian accompany them at all times on courses and on our boats. Parents must provide a written statement authorizing a legal guardian.

• Junior Divers – (10-11 years old) are allowed to dive to 12 metres – 40 feet.
• Junior Divers – (12-14 years old) are allowed to dive to 18 metres – 60 feet.
• Junior Divers – (12-14 years old) are allowed to dive to 21 metres – 70 feet with the Advanced Certification.

Choosing a Dive Site

Our dive captains and dive operators will take requests for dive sites however sites cannot be pre-booked or guaranteed. Weather, sea conditions and experience of divers on board are also a factor in selecting the appropriate dive site for the group. Our dive captains and dive operators will make every effort to accommodate your requests.

Diver Safety

All of our instructors are renewed certified PADI instructors with current Emergency Response and O2 training. Palawan Divers has an updated emergency plan and works in partnership with DAN network and the Philippines Task Force.

Marine Parks & Conservation

Palawan Divers is a member of the Green Fins association. It endorses safe diving practices and encourages good environmental practices.

Accepted agencies and certifications

All certified divers are required to have a certification card or a log book. Palawan Divers accepts the following certifications among others: SSI, CMAS, BSAC, IDEA, PDIC, NAUI, ANDI, NASDS, SDI, YMCA & HSA.