Question 1

EARLY MORNING DIVES AND NIGHT DIVES

Accepted Answer

Early Morning Dives:
We open at 0600a.m. (06:00h). Dive starts at 0630a.m. (06:30H).
Night dives:
Preparations start at 05:30 p.m. (17:30h) and at 0600p.m. (18:00h) we start the dive.

For both Dives, we use our speed boat.

Question 2

YOU HAVE NOT GONE DIVING FOR A LONG TIME?

Accepted Answer

We suggest to take PADI Scuba Review Program a more intensive check-up dive in order to give you back the confidence you need under water. This program is basically similar to the description above, but with additional skills. These skills are Mask clearing, Regulator recovery, Alternate air source procedure and Hovering. Most divers welcome a check-up dive in order to get a peace of mind and the confidence back.

Question 3

PREPARATION FOR FUN DIVING

Accepted Answer

The banka boat cannot get ashore if the tide is low. If this is so, we will load all the crates, tanks and other equipment to our speedboat and transfer them to the dive boat, which will be moored about 300m away from the shore. After all the equipment is onboard the, the divers shall be transported next. Once onboard the dive boat, do a last check of all your equipment!

Equipment assembly will be done onboard before reaching the dive site or at the dive site in case the ocean is a bit wavy on the way. Our staff will ask the divers if they wish them to assemble their dive equipment for a more comfortable experience and as an added customer service. We encourage the divers to do these themselves for their own peace of mind, and our staff can gladly assist you.

Question 4

WHAT'S THE DAY-TRIP LIKE?

Accepted Answer

We are usually out for 2 or 3 dives and depart between 8-9 am then back to Dive center at approximately 3pm.

On board we provide drinking water, some snacks like cookies & biscuits, fruits, and hot water and coffee & tea.

Question 5

DIVING AT ALONA BEACH AREA

Accepted Answer

We assemble the equipment at the dive center. We go out with a speedboat.
We will proceed back to the dive center after the dive, and a minimum surface interval of 1 hour is required if you wish to do another dive.

Question 6

HAVE SWIMMING POOL FOR TRAINING?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have. And it’s just few steps away from dive center.

Question 7

SPECIAL CUSTOMER DIVING SERVICES

Accepted Answer

Do not worry about it! We will be the one! It’s part of our service.

Question 8

DIVE BOATS

Accepted Answer

MBCA KAIDO - 15m (14.5GT) fiberglass traditional outrigger banca boat for 30 divers/3 dives (day trip); with one cabin, canopy, and very comfortable deck area.

MBCA RAKU - 20m (10GT) fiberglassed traditional outrigger boat for 14 divers/3 dives (day trip); with one cabin, canopy, and very comfortable deck area.

SB HAYABUSA - 0.5m speedboat for 20 divers, center console, 150hp Yamaha engine, very comfortable deck area, with canopy.

SB SEEADLER - 7m speedboat for 8 divers, manual 60hp Yamaha outboard engine, with canopy.

Question 9

EQUIPMENT

Accepted Answer

30 sets Mares BCD’s in various sizes (XXS to XXL); 32 sets of Aqua Lung, Scuba Pro and Apeks regulators; 3mm full and short wetsuits (XXS to XXL); low-cut booties; open heel and full foot fins.

30 sets Mares BCD’s in various sizes (XXS to XXL); 32 sets of Aqua Lung, Scuba Pro and Apeks regulators; 3mm full and short wetsuits (XXS to XXL); low-cut booties; open heel and full foot fins. High quality masks (also with corrected lenses) and snorkels. Weight belts in different lengths; lead: 0.5kg, 1.0kg and 2.0kg. All our equipment were brand new when we opened our doors and are regularly changed to new items and well maintained.

Question 10

TANKS

Accepted Answer

We use aluminum tanks in 10L, 12L, 15L; INT-valve and DIN valve are both available.

Question 11

EUF AND MOORING FEES

Accepted Answer

We need to pay PHP250.00/diver/day EUF for dives at Balicasag Island and PHP100.00/diver/day for all other dive sites to the municipality of Panglao. We need to pay PHP100.00/diver/day EUF for dives at Pamilacan Island to the municipality of Baclayon.

The municipality of Panglao also collects PHP300.00/day mooring fee for Balicasag Island. This fee is shared by all divers on board.

Question 12

ARS = ADVANCED RESERVATION SYSTEM

Accepted Answer

An ARS is in place for Balicasag island. It is important to let us know about your dive plans and us as early as possible. The ARS is often full, especially when requests are sent one two days before the dive day.

A municipal ordinance is limiting the usage of Balicasag Island to 300 dives maximum per day (approx. 150 divers/day). This number of dives has to be shared by all dive operators on a first come first served basis through an "Advance Reservation System".

We are required to submit a Comprehensive Dive Reservation Form (CDRF) bearing the name, dive level, and nationality of all dive guests on board. It is further required that in the submission of CDRF, the copy of the divers' scuba diving certification must be attached. Furthermore, each diver is allowed to do a maximum of 2 dives per day. Earliest advance reservation can be done 3 months prior to the diver’s dive day.

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