Become a National Geographic Diver


Fridays' Calypso Dive Centre is now the only accredited National Geographic Dive Centre in Boracay
The PADI National Geographic Open Water Course is offered at the same price as the PADI Open Water Course including National Geographic pack which is absolutely fee* (but only for a limited period).
As a National Geographic Diver, you join an elite group of explorers, adventurers and conservationists. The insight and training you gain during this program will broaden your awareness and take your diving skills to a new level. You'll learn to observe and explore like an underwater scientist.
Your experience begins with the PADI Open Water Diver program, enhanced with adventures unique to the National Geographic Diver program. You will learn to explore with detail, identify important underwater features and navigate with certainty. You will have the diving knowledge and practice to maneuver with poise along the reef 's ecosystems.
Whether you're new to scuba diving, or an experienced diver, the National Geographic Diver program will give you new tools to understand and safely explore the underwater world.
Your adventure begins with the National Geographic Diver certification, where you'll gain the knowledge and practical experience to live the diving life.
You will:
- learn basic dive skills and safety information through the PADI Open Water Diver course.
- be introduced to worldwide dive environments and opportunities by interacting with the National Geographic Diver Almanac and DVD.
- learn to fine-tune your buoyancy to hover easily and manoeuvre carefully through delicate aquatic habitats.
- learn to observe your surroundings to get the best experience from each dive. You'll gain practical experience by gathering information and collecting images to create a visual representation of a dive site, detailing what you've discovered through your observations.
- improve your navigation skills and ability to find your way around underwater by using a compass as well as natural references.
- be introduced to a multitude of aquatic species and be able to identify local plants and animals.
Make your next visit to Fridays a wonderful diving experience and contact our Dive Master for your course. * Introductory price can change without prior notice