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Boracay Scuba Dive - Calypso Dive Center

Master advanced technical diving or professional instructor training under the guidance of a PADI Course Director with over 35 years of experience.

What sets this centre apart

  • PADI Course Director led instruction
  • Over 35 years of professional experience
  • Specialised PADI TecRec technical training
  • PADI Instructor Development Course availability
  • DAN Dive First Aid training offered
  • Professional mentorship for dive professionals
  • Access to Malapascua via GoExplore
  • Access to Balicasag via GoExplore

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Boracay Scuba Dive - Calypso Dive Center about the centre

Located in Malay, Philippines, Boracay Scuba Dive - Calypso Dive Center operates as a specialist hub for divers looking to advance beyond recreational limits. While the centre is based in Boracay, it maintains strong professional ties to the region, working through partners like Calypso Diving in Boracay and Ocean Xtreme in Bohol to facilitate dives across the archipelago.

This is a centre built for progression. Whether you are a student aiming for your Divemaster or a technical diver working through the PADI TecRec curriculum, the focus remains on high-level instruction and professional mentorship.

The club and its team

The centre is directed by PADI Course Director Peter Tay, a professional with more than 35 years of experience in the industry. This level of expertise is central to the centre's identity, particularly for those pursuing professional certifications.

Instruction is conducted in English, and the centre is highly specialised in professional development. They offer the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and advanced technical training, ensuring that the standards of instruction meet the requirements of the most demanding diving disciplines.

The centre at a glance

Affiliation
PADI
Certification level
IDC Center
Operating since
1995
Languages spoken
English
Website available in
English
Management
English
Access and transfers
Boracay ℅ Calypso Diving, Bohol ℅ Ocean Xtreme
Address
Boracay Scuba Dive Boracay Island Balabag, Malay, 5608 Aklan, Philippines
Official website
boracayscubadive.com

Courses on offer

The centre is a dedicated PADI IDC Center, making it a primary destination for those pursuing professional careers in diving. You can train through the full range of PADI professional courses, including the Divemaster and the Instructor Development Course (IDC).

For those moving into technical territory, the centre offers the PADI TecRec programme. This includes specialised training such as the Tec 40 and Tec Trimix courses. Additionally, the centre provides DAN Dive First Aid training, focusing on essential safety and emergency response skills for the diving community.

Dive sites with Boracay Scuba Dive - Calypso Dive Center

Malapascua is available through the GoExplore programme and is a premier destination for divers seeking specific marine encounters. Balicasag is another key site offered via GoExplore in Bohol, known for its significant marine biodiversity. Moalboal is also accessible through the GoExplore programme, providing varied diving opportunities across the region.

And some of the dive sites the centre runs.

MalapascuaBalicasagMoalboal

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