DIVE
As divers, we at Liquid Dive are passionate about the ocean and love sharing our knowledge of our local dive sites, while at the same time striving to protect and conserve our part of the Coral Triangle by following eco-conscious practices throughout the resort and on all of our dives.
The PADI 5* CDC rating is the highest award given to PADI dive centers around the world and recognizes those centers that meet the highest standards for diver training and their dedication to the diving industry.
With a comprehensive range of PADI courses from beginner to professional we guarantee small classes taught by experienced PADI instructors, many of whom we have personally trained through our Instructor program. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training, while also having lots of fun.
Fun diving along the Dauin coast and at the neighboring islands is world class. Our dive center policy guarantees small groups led by our certified local PADI divemasters. Whether it is muck diving or reefs that you are after Liquid is perfectly situated to offer fantastic diving.
PADI 5* CDC Dive Center
- Rated as 1 of only 100 5* PADI CDC centers worldwide
- 2 PADI Course Directors
- In house PADI instructors
- Local PADI divemasters
- Dedicated GoPro Instructor Development Classroom
- Dedicated PADI classroom for all courses from beginner to divemaster
- Boat and shore dives
- Traditional dive bangka, two speed boats and dive jeep
- Guided snorkel tours
- Nitrox available
- Full dive equipment for rental
- Dedicated dive training pool
Sundancer
Sundancer is our large dive boat. She is a 16.5mt/55ft local style dive bankga and can comfortably carry 12 divers and crew. She is fitted with 2 gentle ladders each side of the bow, a large sun area leading to a spacious shade deck surrounded by wide benches and plenty of storage, a small toilet and kitchen are located at the stern. She is equipped with a marine radio, mobile phone, emergency oxygen and first aid kit. Complimentary drinking water, tea, coffee and home made cookies are provided on all trips.
Wavebreaker
Wave Breaker wave breaker is 22ft with a 115hp engine and can fit up to 8 divers. She is fitted with a side ladder and is a great boat to zip along the coast for some fun dives. A large canopy provides ample shade and she is equipped with a mobile phone, emergency oxygen & first aid kit. Complimentary drinking water, tea, coffee and home made cookies are provided on all trips.
Reef Rider
Reef rider is 19ft with a 40hp engine and can fit up to 5 divers. She is fitted with a side ladder and is a great boat for all our PADI courses. A large canopy provides ample shade and she is equipped with a mobile phone, emergency oxygen & first aid kit. Complimentary drinking water, tea, coffee and home made cookies are provided on all trips.
Dive Jeep
The Dive Jeep is our custom built dive vehicle specifically designed for divers. A great way to get all our shore dive sites. She can comfortably carry 12 divers and crew and has ample storage for equipment and tanks. She is equipped with a mobile phone, emergency oxygen & first aid kit. Complimentary drinking water, tea, coffee and home made cookies are provided on all trips.
Classrooms
Our multimedia air con classroom is comfortable and practical and located adjacent to our dive center. Our partially open multimedia IDC classroom is located on the second floor of The Lodge and has views of our dive center, both swimming pools and our bar & restaurant
Training Pool
Our custom designed training pool was designed by our in house Course Director and conforms to all PADI training requirements. With both a shallow and a deep section, you can be guaranteed excellent training conditions without the interference of swimmers and non divers.
FUN DIVING
As a small boutique dive resort we guarantee small group sizes and can cater up to 48 in house diving guests. All our PADI divemasters are locals and have been trained through our PADI 5* CDC dive center.
We pride ourselves on offering the best service possible, at a great price and without the crowds. Our aim is to show you the amazing underwater life along the Dauin coast and our neighboring islands, while maintaining professionalism and of course having a lot of fun.
- Over 40 Dive Sites to choose from!
- Small groups guaranteed
- We can accomodate your special requiremets (photographers, etc)
- Large secure gear storage area for both personal and shop equipment
- Full gears rental available(feel free to use your own, or bits and pieces as well)
- Dedicated rinse bins, hot shower, plenty of hanging space and only a few steps from the pool!
- Custom packages are no problem
Dives
| No. of Dive | Per Dive | Nitrox |
|---|---|---|
|
1-9 |
1,800 |
200 |
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10-19 |
1,700 |
150 |
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20+/Instructor Rate |
1,600 |
100 |
Dive rate includes tank, weights, guide, and transport. Government-imposed marine sanctuary fees not included.
Surcharges & Snorkel Tour
| Item | Per Dive | Per Day |
|---|---|---|
|
Night Dive |
250 |
|
|
Private Guide |
500 |
1200 |
|
Snorkel Tour Apo |
|
1950 |
|
Snorkel Tour Dauin |
|
750 |
All snorkel tours include snorkel guide, use of required snorkel equipment and sanctuary fees. Day trips include snacks, lunch, hot and cold drinks
Day Trips
| Item | Per Person |
|---|---|
|
Coastal |
6,000 |
|
Apo Island |
5,800 |
Day trips include 3 guided dives, snacks, lunch, hot and cold drinks
Equipment Rental
| Item | Per Dive | Per Day |
|---|---|---|
|
Full Equipment |
250 |
600 |
|
BCD |
150 |
300 |
|
Regulator |
150 |
300 |
|
Wetsuit |
100 |
200 |
|
Mask & Snorkel |
100 |
200 |
|
Fins & Booties |
100 |
200 |
|
Computer |
300 |
600 |
Full equipment does not include computer and dive light.
Sanctuary Fees
| Item | Per Dive | Per Day |
|---|---|---|
|
Dauin |
150 |
|
|
Dauin with Camera |
200 |
|
|
Dauin Night |
400 |
|
|
Apo Island |
|
700 |
|
Dauin Snorkeling |
50 |
|
Sanctuary Fees are local government imposed fees that all divers are required to pay. As such sanctuary fees are subject to change. These fees are used by the local government to support community projects and maintain and protect the Marine Protected Areas of Dauin and surrounding areas.
Padi Courses
Our 5* CDC dive center offers all PADI courses from beginner to the professional divemaster and instructor rating and a number of specialties. Whether you are new to diving or a seasoned diver looking to learn new skills, our professional instructors have you covered. We guarantee small classes, the best industry standard training, safe, fun courses and a diving experience you will cherish for life.
Beginner
If you are new to diving we have a few options for you. Try a half day PADI discover scuba dive and jump straight in and experience the joys of blowing bubbles underwater. For those with a little more time, sign up for the 3 day PADI open water course and get your life long diving certificate that is accepted world-wide.
Children in Diving
With their natural curiosity and affinity to learn new skills, children can make some of the best scuba divers. Children as young as 8 can try diving with one of our experienced instructors. Try a fun filled bubblemaker, or sign up for the PADI Seal Team, kids just love playing around underwater.
Advanced
Are you already a certified diver and looking to gain more experience? Then the PADI advanced course is the next step for you. This fun filled 2 day course gives you more hands on diving experience. Learn to navigate underwater, dive deeper and generally improve your overall diving skills.
Specialties
If you are already a certified diver, but are interested in specific diving skills such as how to improve your buoyancy, navigate a wreck, dive at night or learn to dive on enriched air nitrox. Then a PADI dive specialty is the way for you. Check out the list of different specialty courses that we offer.
Padi Pro Courses
Ready to turn your passion into a profession? Our PADI 5 * CDC Dive Center has been offering professional courses since 2011. As one of the leading and longest standing dive centers in the region we pride ourselves on offering the most comprehensive, up to date, professional and fun divemaster and instructor development programs available.
Go Pro with Liquid Dive Resort. Become a PADI professional in paradise.
Join Liquid Dive Resort in the stunning tropical haven of Dauin Philippines and become a certified PADI Pro through our Go Pro programs. Blend top tier training with relaxed island vibes, led by experienced Course Directors and STAFF instructors, small group sizes and fantastic diving on world class reefs and muck diving sites.
Whether you are chasing corals or your dream career, Liquid Dive Resort gives you the skills, confidence, and support to Go Pro and dive into a new life underwater
Eat, sleep, dive…live
For more information about our unique dual IDC program contact us today!
Padi Divemaster
Are you fed up with the office and the daily commute to work? Have you often thought of living in the tropics, diving every day and getting paid to do so?
Why not sign up for the PADI divemaster course where the ocean becomes your new office and you get to go diving daily! Our unique divemaster courses can offer you the skills and knowledge you need to get a job doing what you love, anywhere in the world!
You can become a diving professional in as little as 4 weeks or take as long as 4 months, whichever option you decide you will love being a part of the Liquid dive team during your training.
Why Liquid?
As one of the leading PADI 5* CDC Dive centers in Dauin, we pride ourselves on offering the most comprehensive, up to date, professional and fun divemaster programs available. Our passion for the ocean reflects in every aspect of our resort through our environmental initiatives, collaboration with the Institute for Marine Research and Green Fins and PADI Aware, to our dedication to dive training and standards, we guarantee you will not find a better divemaster program around.
With a large team of PADI instructors and divemasters, many of whom have been trained at Liquid through our CDC facility, they bring a wide array of experience and training to our divemaster programs. All of which are monitored by our in-house PADI Course Director, which ensures that all of the most recent PADI standards are being implemented at all times.
We pride ourselves on our professional yet fun attitude to teaching. Safety, standards and environmental issues are always at the forefront of our minds in any teaching situation and we impress the importance of all these areas into all our PADI courses. We are not one of those big dive shops that churn out hundreds of divemasters every year, nor do we cut corners or make you work instead of training you. Instead we keep it small. We have limited spaces on our divemaster programs so we can maximize on education and diving experience.
Divemaster Programs
We all started in the same place as you, and we remember what it feels like to crave the dream. With so many different choices out there, it is difficult to pick the right spot for you. At Liquid we want to make it as easy as possible. We have designed a number of different divemaster packages from all-inclusive to a more a la carte style. If we have not listed the perfect package for you, then email us and we will create a unique divemaster program to suit your needs.
Our PADI 5* CDC dive center has 2 speed boats, 1 large dive bangka and 1 dive jeep, so plenty of options for you to go out diving.
We have 2 swimming pools, one of which is a dedicated dive training pool and 2 multimedia classrooms, one aircon and one open air, both with views of ourdive center and pools. Both classrooms are interactive with plenty of visual aids, a large library full of reference materials and dive and fish books making them both great places to study.
We have designed 3 different divemaster programs from all-inclusive to a more a la carte style. If we have not listed the perfect package for you, then email us and we will create a unique divemaster program to suit your needs.
Here are our 3 divemaster programs that we have created.
Divemaster Basic - Php65,000
Are you already a Rescue diver?
The basic course is aimed at those who are already Rescue Divers and have limited time. The
course can be completed in 4 weeks and includes:
- PADI divemaster crew pack and digital instructor manual
- FREE Dive Skill Review/Tune-up
- FREE PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris
- FREE Institute for Marine Research FRAGS Dive
- FREE Green Fins segment
- Divemaster course
- Unlimited diving (terms & conditions apply)
- FREE pick up from Dumaguete City
- FREE Wi-Fi
- FREE Liquid t-shirt and log book
- Discount on all dive equipment
- Discount at Liquid Bar and Restaurant
- Sanctuary fees
Divemaster GoPro - Php118,500
Are you not yet a diver?
This course is aimed at those who have a desire to become a dive professional and are not yet
certified. The Go Pro course can be completed in 6 weeks and includes everything in the
Divemaster Basic package as well as the following:
- Open water course
- PADI materials
- Certification
- Use of required diving equipment Advanced course
- PADI materials
- Use of required diving equipment Rescue course
- Use of required diving equipment Emergency First Response course
Divemaster Plus - Php88,000
Are you already an Advanced diver?
This course is aimed at those who want to complete both their rescue diver and divemaster
course. The Divemaster Plus course can be completed in 5 weeks and includes everything in
the Divemaster Basic package as well as the following:
- Rescue course
- PADI materials
- Pocket mask
- Certification
- Use of required diving equipment Emergency First Response course
- Manual
PADI Instructor Development Course(IDC)
If you love diving and are trying to figure out a way you can do it and get paid, the life of a PADI instructor is for you.
The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) can get you where you want to go. Whether you are already a divemaster or are thinking of combining the two courses this is the start of your new lifestyle.
No more commute to work on wet foggy mornings – no more fighting the traffic to get home after a long arduous day in the office – no more shirt and tie, pantyhose and makeup – instead slip on your board shorts or bikini walk down the beach and say hello to your new students. Your work day just began…
In 2013 Liquid Dive and Atmosphere Resorts another 5* CDC dive resort in Dauin, created
Instructor Development Philippines (IDP) which offers the most unique IDC training available in the Philippines.
Instructor Development Philippines is the only IDC program run by 2 active in-house Course Directors, through 2 PADI 5* CDC Dive Resorts. We also have an alumni Course Director with many years of experience that is always willing to answer your questions.
Our platinum award winning Course Directors will ensure you have the most comprehensive, modern and fun instructor development course possible. Each works full time at their respective resorts, which means that they are here year-round and available for all our candidates at any time.
Through this dual collaboration of two award winning and yet very different dive shops we are able to offer all IDC candidates a unique ‘learn to teach’ program, where you will gain experience working in 2 very different PADI 5* CDC dive resorts, we are the only IDC program offering this unique internship.
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Dive Sites and Marine Life
The Philippines lies within the Coral Triangle, which is one of the most diverse areas in the ocean and it shows with the wide variety of marine life that can be seen at all our dive sites. With a combination of healthy coral reefs and volcanic sandy slopes this region offers a little bit of everything to suit all types of divers. Whether your diving passion is hunting tiny creatures in the sand, or being amazed by the beauty of corals and marine life, we have it all.
Our 5* CDC dive center is fully equipped to accommodate individual fun divers, small groups or larger dive clubs. We guarantee small groups led by local dive guides. With 1 large dive bangka, 2 speed boats and a dive jeep, we promise not to cattle you all together. We group divers together based on their experience levels, group preference, number of dives and we try to accommodate all special requirements where possible.Find out more about our fun diving packages or book your diving holiday today.
Dauin Coast
Dauin Coast offers a combination of world class muck diving and macro life, interspersed by some stunning coral reef outcrops housing an array of tropical fish, turtles and sea snakes. The volcanic sandy slopes house numerous weird and wonderful critters; including cuttlefish, sea horses, sea snakes, nudibranch, pipe fish, octopus; a guaranteed wish list of creatures can be found hiding in the sand.
Suitable for open water to professional divers and especially popular with underwater photographers and also great snorkeling. This area has over 20 different dive sites which will keep all levels of divers happy. We offer single, double and 3 dive day trips along the coast, plus night dives on request. Local dive and snorkel guides included in every trip.
Apo Island
Apo Island is famous as being one of the first Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in the Philippines. Renowned for its rich biodiversity and pristine coral reefs. The island’s waters are teeming with life, hosting over 615 species of fish and approximately 400 species of corals . Divers and snorkelers can encounter a variety of marine creatures, including green and hawksbill sea turtles, which are frequently seen grazing on seagrass beds.The vibrant reefs are also home to schools of jacks, barracudas, and occasional sightings of reef sharks, whale sharks and rays.
Our 3 dive day trips to Apo Island leaves at 8am and returns around 4pm and are suitable for both snorkelers and divers. There are different dive sites around Apo Island which vary in difficulty. Many are suitable for open water divers, but for those with more experience there are some rather exciting drift dives. Dive and snorkel guides, towel use, lunch, hot & cold drinks and snacks are included in our day trips.
We can also arrange dive trips to visit the lovely walls at Siquijor and Sumilon Island through local partners.
Please contact us directly for more details.
Institute of Marine Research(IMR)
Explore the world of marine conservation with the Institute for Marine Research (IMR)!
IMR, a grassroots non-profit organization based in Dauin, focuses on long-term research to protect coastal marine ecosystems. Join them in their mission to educate, transform, and encourage local marine conservation strategies. Co-founded by the owners of Liquid Dive Resort, IMR offers multiple ways for you to get involved and make a difference.
Discover various volunteer options, tailored for both seasoned researchers and enthusiastic novices. Programs at IMR range from 4 to 18 weeks, allowing volunteers to engage in cutting-edge research and gain valuable skills in data management. You can even combine them with your dive course! Dive into the Dauin Long-Term Reef Monitoring Project, initiated in February 2019, which identifies “areas of concern” which need marine conservation intervention. Engage in coral restoration through the Functional Restoration and Growth Studies (FRAGS) project, using corals of opportunity (COPs) that have been broken off either from storms or divers. These are then replanted to try and restore areas with low coral coverage. Join our citizen science volunteers each week as we replant corals and monitor their growth to study the effectiveness of restoration efforts.
For an immersive experience in scientific exploration, participate in our weekly scientific dives. Be part of hands-on research activities that contribute to our global mission of battling climate change and protecting our oceans.
Ready to join? Learn more about volunteering and donation opportunities with IMR. Let’s make a positive impact on marine research and conservation together!