Kasai Village Dive Academy

Located in Moalboal, Cebu, Kasai Village Dive Academy serves as a comprehensive hub for both recreational and technical divers. The centre is integrated into a resort and spa, offering Sea View and Pool View Deluxe accommodation for those looking to stay on-site. For those staying elsewhere in the region, a pickup service is available to ensure easy access to the academy.

The academy stands out for its depth of experience, with a team boasting over 30 years in the industry. Whether you are looking to complete your first Open Water Diver certification or are a technical diver seeking Hypoxic Trimix or rebreather training, the facility is built to handle a wide spectrum of disciplines.

The academy is built on a foundation of professional expertise, with staff members possessing more than three decades of experience in the diving sector. They are affiliated with multiple major agencies, including PADI, SSI, RAID, ANDI, and IANTD, ensuring a broad range of certification options.

Safety and individual attention are central to their operation, with a strict ratio of four divers per guide. The centre is also a DDI-accredited facility, meaning they have the expertise and infrastructure to support divers with disabilities. For those pursuing professional paths, they offer specialised training for Dive Guides and instructor-level programmes.

The training catalogue is extensive, covering the entire progression from Try Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver through to professional instructor levels. For recreational divers, they offer specialties such as Advanced Adventurer, Enriched Air Nitrox, and Diver Stress and Rescue.

Technical divers can access high-level training including CCR Open Water Diver, Technical Rebreather, Hypoxic Trimix, and Sidemount. The academy also provides specialised instruction in Cave Diving, Wreck Diving, Deep Diving, and DPV/Scooter diving. Beyond scuba, they offer a full suite of Freediving courses from Basic levels through to Level 3.

The shore-based facilities are designed to support serious divers, particularly those in the technical and photographic communities. For technical divers, the centre provides access to helium and specialized equipment, including scooters for DPV diving. They also offer 15-litre cylinders for those requiring more gas.

Underwater photographers will find dedicated amenities, including camera rinsing tanks, dry zones on the boats, and a photography room equipped with power stations and workstations. Full equipment hire is available, alongside specialized kit such as dive torches, fluorescent kits, and dive computers. Nitrox is available on-site for all recreational and technical diving needs.

The waters around Moalboal are famous for their massive sardine runs, which create a shimmering wall of life. You will regularly encounter various reef fish including parrotfish, damselfish, butterflyfish, angelfish, snapper, and creole wrasse. Larger pelagics and reef inhabitants such as groupers, hawksbill turtles, and green sea turtles are also part of the local ecosystem.

For macro enthusiasts, the area offers incredible variety. Look for the robust ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae), Mandarinfish, and various species of shrimp and harlequin shrimps. You may also spot the blue-ringed octopus, octopus, and squid amongst the reef structures.

Hard corals and soft corals provide the essential architecture for this marine life. The biodiversity is supported by a healthy population of crustaceans and various small creatures like signal gobies and seamoths.