Scuba Diving and Training

Here at Big Apple Dive Shop not only do we offer extensive training programs aiming to make sure that you will really master the required skills to become SAFE in the water but we also take great pride in guiding our qualified fun divers in and around the 30 something fantastic dive sites found in these temperate local waters.

youtube Our training programs are aimed at providing you with the best possible understanding of this wonderful sport and the correct skills needed to overcome the challenges it presents us with. Our highly experienced Master Instructor Peter, has been teaching here in Puerto Galera Since the early 90's and his classes are both great fun and very in depth and informative.

Neil is our primary dive guide and enjoys looking after all your needs, from helping you with your gear set up, to giving advice and support with your diving skills, providing thorough briefings for your dives, finding all the small critters for all you budding photographers, exploring new areas and demonstrating the safest ways to navigate the most challenging dive sites.

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Ours is a user–friendly diveshop with convenient wash and equipment service bay area. All our scuba gear is regularly maintained and consists primarily of Mares BCDs, regulators and fins. A variety of mask and Snorkel Sets. Wetsuits are of various brands too and can be found in all shapes and sizes.

discoverDiscover Scuba Diving The Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a professional in our own swimming pool.

During your adventure, you'll master some basic concepts and scuba skills and might even head off to experience an open water adventure!

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PADI Scuba Diver Thinking of getting certified for an upcoming vacation, but don't have the time to put into a full Open Water course? Now there's a quick and easy program designed especially for you! This is your chance to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and Learn PADI Scuba Diver, qualifying you to dive to 12m under the supervision of a PADI PRO.

PADI open waterPADI Open Water Diver As a certified Open Water Diver you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independently of an Instructor or Dive guide. If you already tried a Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, contact us to see how these courses may count towards one of the Open Water programs we offer.

Throughout your course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including the care and basic maintenance of scuba diving equipment. You earn this rating by completing 3 to 5 pool dives and some theory sessions and by making four dives in the open sea.

NEW: PADI eLearning with interactive diver education on the Internet. Whether you're on the go or want to take it slow, now you can complete the knowledge development portion of the PADI Open Water Diver course online with PADI eLearning. It's a great match for your active schedule.

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PADI advanced open waterPADI Advanced Open Water Diver The Adventures in Diving program offers both the Adventure Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications. If you complete any three adventure dives, you can earn your PADI Adventure Diver certification. If you complete your Deep Adventure Dive, Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and three Adventure Dives for a total of five, you can earn your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

PADI rescue diverPADI Rescue Diver This course will expand your knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

EFR emergency first responseEmergency First Response **INCLUDED FREE WITH RESCUE DIVER COURSE**
Emergency First Response gives you the tools you need to perform CPR and First Aid. Whether you're a diver or a non-diver and prepares you to properly handle potentially life-threatening situations.

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PADI Specialty Diver Courses

We offer all of the specialty courses listed below

  • AWARE Fish Identification
  • Boat Diver
  • Drift Diver
  • Deep Diver
  • Enriched Air Diver
  • Multilevel Diver
  • Night/Limited Visibility Diver
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy
  • Search and Recovery Diver
  • Underwater Naturalist
  • Underwater Photographer
  • Underwater Navigator
  • Waves, Tides & Currents Specialist
  • Wreck Diver
  • Emergency First response
  • Diver Stress & Rescue
  • Master Scuba Diver
  • Divemaster
  • Dive Control Specialist (PADI DM/AI Equivalent)
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