OVERSEAS DIVING COURSES

SW Group organize overseas diving tours on regular basis and provides opportunity for participants to complete their training courses during an overseas diving trip to Batangas or Dumaguete of Philippines.  Students are advised to complete all required academic and pool training before departure.  Course package for 4 Days / 3 Nights, 5 Days / 4 Nights or 6 Days /5 Nights at Bahura Resort & SPA of Dumaguete are available.  Courses available include but not limited to Openwater Scuba Diver, Advanced Diver and Nitrox Diver.  Discounted Package for Scuba Diver + Advance Diver Combined Courses (6 Days / 5 Nights) is also available for new students. For  information of our Instructors, please browse [Our Instructors].

PHILIPPINES DIVE RESORTS

SW Group worked with the Dive Centres at Batangas and Dumaguete of Philippines for dive training and adventures.  Please visit www.hkist-swc.com.hk for photo of Batangas and Dumaguete Dive Resorts and underwater environment.

SCUBA DIVER COURSE OUTLINES (4 Day / 3 Nights or 5 Days / 4 Nights Trip)

	One full day or home study Academic Seesion (To be completed before departure)
	One full day Pool Training (To be completed before departure)
	Two full days Openwater Training at Batangas or Phuket

ADVANCED DIVER COURSE OUTLINES (4 Day / 3 Nights or 5 Days / 4 Nights Trip)

The Advanced Diver Course is an enjoyable program of continued and supervised experience that is designed to introduce divers to a variety of diving activities and to be taught entirely in an openwater setting.  There are Six Openwater Dives: Deep Dive, Night Dive, Underwater Navigation, Buoyancy Control, Underwater Hunting/Collecting and  Dive with a Computer.  Students may complete the course in 2 Days / 1 Night on a diving trip.  Academic lessons will be conducted during the openwater training.

NITROX DIVER COURSE OUTLINES (4 Day / 3 Nights)

The Nitrox Diver Course is an enjoyable program of continued and supervised experience that is designed to introduce divers to nitrox diving.  The course consists of one full day Academic Training and one day Openwater Training, students are advised to complete the academic training before departure.  

QUALIFICATION

Graduates of the course will be certified as NAUI Openwater Scuba Diver or Advanced Scuba Diver or Nitrox Diver, who will be internationally recognized and considered competent to engage in openwater diving activities without direct supervision.

COURSE PACKAGES AND TINERARIES

4 Days / 3 Nights Course Packages at Dumaguete

Advanced Diver Course Package￥2,200 per student + Dive Trip Package (e.g. Dumaguete approx. ￥5,000).  Package do not cover Personal Diving Equipment, but including rental of BCD and Regulato for the courser.  Please browse [Advanced Diver Course] for course contents.

Nitrox Diver Course Package￥1,980 per student + Dive Trip Package (e.g. Dumaguete approx. ￥5,000).  Package do not cover Personal Diving Equipment and rental of BCD and Regulator for the course.  Rental of BCD and Regulator is available at ￥500 for the Trip.  Please browse [Nitrox Diver Course] for course contents.

For inquiry of other designations, please visit [Overseas Diving Activities].

6 Days / 5 Nights Scuba Diver + Advanced Diver Combined Course Package at Dumaguete

Scuba Diver + Advanced Diver Combined Course Package￥4,500 per student + Dive Trip Package (e.g. Dumaguete approx. ￥7,500).  Package do not cover Personal Diving Equipment, but including rental of BCD and Regulator for the course.  Please browse [Scuba Diver Course] for course contents.

The Batangas Course Package covers:

	Academic Training and Pool Training before departure
	Round trip air tickets (Hong Kong departure)
	Philippines sea & land transfers
	Accommodation at Bahura Resort & SPA on twin sharing basis
	Resort provided breakfast, lunch and dinner at own costs
	Course Tuition, Examination and Certification fees
	Free entry and first year membership to Scuba World Club (SWC).  SWC Members are entitled to discounted equipment packages, participating in diving activities at member prices, a worldwide coverage of US$42,500 Personal Accident Insurance for diving and other benefits throughout the period of valid membership.  Please browse [Member Privileges] for more information.

Excluding:

	Meals other than specified
	Traveling Visa, if required
	Hong Kong / Manila Airport Tax (Approx.￥1,000)
	Philippines Airport Departure Tax (Approx.￥140)
	Travel Insurance (Travel Insurance for Diving is available at SZSWC)
	Diving Equipment (Package do not cover Personal Diving Equipment, but including rental of BCD and Regulator for the course)
	Local Diving Tax (Approx.￥180)
	Single room supplement
	Tips for Divemaster and Boat Boys

PREREQUISITES FOR ENROLLMENT

	Scuba Diver: minimum age 10.  Good health conditions.  Be able to demonstrate novice swimming proficiency in any stroke.  Guardian approval required for age under 14.
	Advanced and Nitrox Diver: minimum age 10.  Good health conditions.  Certified Openwater Scuba Diver of a recognized agency.  Guardian approval required for age under 14.

EQUIPMENT

Students are required to have their Personal Diving Equipment for the course (Mask, Snorkel, Wetsuit, Boots, Fins and Gloves) for better adaptation and performance.  Discounted equipment packages including masks with corrective lens are available for students.  Equipment rental is also available.  Please browse [Dive Equipment] for products information and discounted packages.
Besides sales of equipment, SZSWC also conducts [Equipment Maintenance Workshop] to divers on regular basis for familiarization and maintenance of their own diving equipment.