FAQs.

Unfortunately our courses are only conducted in English. However this varies depending on the instructors we have on hand so feel free to contact us for other language preferences to see if we can accommodate.

It is sensible to get a few vaccinations / check if you already have these vaccinations before coming to the Philippines. These are:

1. TdaP vaccine – includes tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) 
2. Typhoid vaccine 
3. Hepatitis B 
4. Rabies (not required but recommended)

It’s also good to have an up to date COVID-19  and Flu vaccine 

Otherwise, vaccinations can be obtained in the Philippines though to ensure full safety, it is best to do them in your home country.

We are very fortunate with the weather in Moalboal as it is warm and sunny all year round with very occasional rainfall. Land temperatures are between 23°C / 73°F to 32°C / 90°F water temperatures are between 26°C / 79°F to 29°C / 84°F. The only thing to keep in mind is the Typhoon season which occurs between July to October, though extreme weather during this season is rare.

Moalboal is a great diving destination that suits all budgets. Living standards catered to tourists are excellent whether you are on a tight budget or are able to spend a bit more. Besides the cost of your diving course, you can really maximize your spending to suit you. In order to help you with this, we have a comprehensive guide so you can have an idea of how much money to bring: Living in Moalboal Costs and Tips

Having a medical condition doesn’t necessarily mean you cannot scuba dive. Before starting any diving course, it is a requirement under PADI to disclose any medical conditions, some which will require you to obtain approval from your doctors/physicians to state that you will be safe to dive before starting a course with us. If you are unsure whether your medical condition requires approval, feel free to contact us and we can assist you.

If you are taking either the Divemaster Course or Internship, you will require a medical review which can be undertaken during the PADI Divemaster Course in Moalboal. This is also a PADI requirement.

VISA requirements to the Philippines depend on your citizenship. For most countries, you will be granted 30 days on arrival though consult your embassy’s website to be sure. If you wish to stay longer, you can extend your visa by 30/60 days at a time either online or by visiting one of the VISA offices in Cebu city. 

Upon arrival in the Philippines, you will also be required to fill in an eTravel document. With this document you’ll also need to have a flight booked out of the Philippines within your eligible stay. If you intend to stay longer and haven’t decided on when to leave the Philippines, we recommend a website called Onward which provides “dummy” flight reservations at a low cost.

Moalboal is a renowned diving town and popular with tourists. From this there are many accommodation options to suit all budgets including hostels, hotels, resorts and apartments. You can find options either on Booking.com or HostelWorld.  At Dive Pro Career, we also offer accommodation to our students that is close to the dive resort. We have an exclusive Divemaster house only 10 mins walk away and private rooms at the Divers Lodge. More information can be found here: Accomodation

We highly recommend that you have diving insurance especially whilst undertaking our PADI Divemaster Course / Internship. Whilst we are a well established diving training provider and have a team of experienced instructors, the risks of scuba diving cannot be fully eliminated. Therefore, to ensure that you are fully covered for the cost of any problem that could arise, it’s good to purchase diving insurance. Our recommended insurance provider is DAN and the minimum level of diving insurance we recommend is the Bronze Sport package.