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Garden of Eden Dive Resort

(i.a.C) International Aquanautic Club Dive Training Center Philippines

Garden of Eden Dive Resort is proud to be an exclusive International Aquanautic Club (i.a.C.) Dive Center in Sabang, Puerto Galera – one of the best diving regions in the Philippines. As an official i.a.C.-certified dive center, we offer top-tier diving courses, professional training, and unforgettable dive experiences in one of the most biodiverse marine areas in the world.

With our prime location, high-quality i.a.C.-certified courses, and the breathtaking dive sites around Puerto Galera, our dive center is the perfect choice for divers of all experience levels – from beginners to professional divers.

Why dive at Garden of Eden Dive Resort?

✅ Best location in Sabang, Puerto Galera – Access to over 30 spectacular dive sites

✅ Top training according to international standards – From beginner to professional

✅ Modern equipment & highest safety standards

✅ Exclusive diving experience in a tropical setting

✅ Official i.a.C. Dive Center – Certified quality and worldwide recognition

✅ Experienced i.a.C. instructors – Professional support in small groups

Garden of Eden Dive Resort – Exclusive I.A.C. Dive Center in Sabang, Puerto Galera​

i.a.C. Diving Courses – From Beginner to Professional

As an official International Aquanautic Club (i.a.C.) Dive Center, we offer a comprehensive range of i.a.C.-certified diving courses. Whether you’re taking your first breaths underwater or preparing for your next adventure as a professional diver, we have the right course for you.

Plan your dive route

Our most popular i.a.C.-certified courses:

🐠 i.a.C. Open Water Diver – Your entry into diving (up to 20 m)
⏫ i.a.C. Advanced Open Water Diver – Expand your skills (up to 40 m)
🏅 i.a.C. Master Diver – Safety & emergency management for divers
🌟 i.a.C. Dive Leader – Your first step into a diving career
🎯 Specialty courses – Wreck diving, deep diving, drift diving, Nitrox Basic, night diving & more

Thanks to our i.a.C.-certified training, you can dive with the highest safety and best quality – anywhere in the world!

Our i.a.C-certified diving courses

i.a.C. Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) – Your First Breath Underwater
Perfect for beginners who want to try scuba diving

Are you curious about diving, but not sure if it’s right for you? The i.a.C. Discover Scuba Diving course is the perfect way to get a first taste of the fascinating underwater world – without having to get fully certified right away.

What to expect?
✅ Introduction to scuba equipment and basic techniques
✅ Shallow water practice sessions
✅ A real open water dive with an instructor
✅ Maximum depth: 12 meters

⏳ Duration: Half day or 3 to 4 hours
📜 Certification: None, but counts toward the Open Water course

Price: 80,00 € per student, optional add-on dive for an additional 60,00 € per student.

i.a.C Open Water Diver – Your start into the world of diving

The i.a.C Open Water Diver is your first step to becoming a certified diver. Upon successful completion, you can dive up to 18 meters worldwide – always safely and independently with a dive buddy.

Course contents:
✅ Theoretical basics of equipment, dive physics & safety
✅ Practical sessions in the pool or shallow water to practice techniques
✅ 4 open water dives with an i.a.C. instructor
✅ Safe buoyancy control, emergency management & underwater communication

⏳ Duration: 3–4 days
📜 Certification: i.a.C Open Water Diver (up to 18 m)

Price: 380.00 € per student

i.a.C Advanced Open Water Diver – Expand your diving experience

This course helps you deepen your skills and dive with more confidence. You will learn advanced techniques in three specialized dives, including:

 

1️⃣ Deep diving (up to 40 m)
2️⃣ Underwater navigation with compass & natural features
3️⃣ Wreck diving, night diving, Nitrox or drift diving – depending on your choice

 

⏳ Duration: 2–3 days
📜 Certification: i.a.C Advanced Open Water Diver (up to 40 m)

 

Price: 320.00 € per student

i.a.C Master Diver – Learn to help in emergency situations

A challenging but rewarding course! Here, you’ll learn how to avoid accidents and react correctly in emergencies.

Course contents:
✔ Self-rescue & stress management underwater
✔ Rescue of injured divers & first aid techniques
✔ Real emergency scenarios with simulations

⏳ Duration: 3–4 days
📜 Certification: i.a.C Master Diver

Price: 430.00 € per student

i.a.C Dive Leader – Become a professional diver

The first step in your professional diving career! As a Dive Leader, you can organize dives, lead groups, and assist diving instructors.

Course contents:
✔ Deepening your diving skills & perfecting your technique
✔ Dive planning & group leadership
✔ Assisting in diving courses & safety management

⏳ Duration: 3–6 weeks
📜 Certification: i.a.C Divemaster (Pro-Level)

Price: upon request

Our Specialty Courses – Become an expert in your favorite topic!

We offer a wide range of i.a.C specialty courses to further develop your diving skills:

✔ Wreck diving – Explore sunken ships & airplanes
✔ Deep diving (up to 40 m) – Dive safely in greater depths
✔ Night diving – Discover the underwater world at night
✔ Drift diving – Master diving in ocean currents
✔ Nitrox Basic (Enriched Air Diver) – Extend your bottom times
✔ Underwater photography & videography – Perfect your camera skills underwater

Preis: auf Anfrage pro Schüler

About us

Garden of Eden Dive Resort in Sabang, Puerto Galera offers a perfect mix of thrilling dives, simple accommodations, and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.

Contact

  • Sabang Boulevard, Puerto Galera,
    Oriental Mindoro, 5203 Philippines
  • dive@goeresort.com
  • +63 967 407 4407​ (PH)
  • +49 151 267 321 37 (DE)

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