open water diver ssi in anda
Learn to dive safely in Anda, Bohol
The SSI Open Water Diver course is the first level of scuba diving. It allows you to become a certified diver, recognized worldwide, and to dive up to 18 meters accompanied by a buddy.
At Anda Scuba Diving, we offer this course in an ideal environment: warm water year-round, pristine reefs, and calm conditions, perfect for learning to dive with complete peace of mind.
A training course suitable for beginners
The SSI Open Water Diver course is accessible to everyone, with no prior experience required.
It usually takes place over 3 to 4 days and includes:
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Theory (online with SSI, at your own pace)
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Confined water exercises
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Open water dives on the Anda reef
Our SSI-certified instructors guide you step by step, with special attention to safety, comfort, and confidence underwater.
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THEORy
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Learning the theory online on the SSI app, you can do it before your vacation.
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Knowledge review
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Final exam (in the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire)
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swimming pool
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Practical exercises (buoyancy, air failure, mask clearing, regulator recovery, reading the pressure gauge)
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In order to master the skills before applying them at sea
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diving in the sea
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4 sea dives to a maximum depth of 18m
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Application of the techniques learned during the theoretical part
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Comfort, safety, fun!
Anda, located on the east of Bohol Island in the Philippines, is one of the best places to start diving:
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Excellent visibility
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Water temperature around 28°C
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Weak currents
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Quick access to dive sites (5 minutes by boat)
Away from mass tourism, Anda offers a calm and authentic setting, ideal for gradual and quality learning.
Why take your SSI Open Water at Anda?
A human and personalized approach
A small-scale dive center, Anda Scuba Diving focuses on:
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small groups
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individualized guidance
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a calm and caring teaching approach
We specialize in supporting beginners, so that your first certification is a positive, memorable, and confident. experience.
Why choose Anda Scuba Diving?
✔ SSI Dive Center in Anda, Bohol
✔ Over 300 Google reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐See all reviews
✔ Certified and experienced instructors
✔ Bilingual instruction (French/English)
✔ Small group sizes
✔ Friendly and professional atmosphere
✔ Commitment to reef conservation and marine life awareness
Our divers recommend our center
What does the SSI Open Water Diver certification allow?
Once certified, you will be able to:
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Dive up to 18 m
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Dive with a certified buddy
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Access Advanced SSI courses
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Dive anywhere in the world
Your SSI certification is valid for life and recognized internationally.
Learning to dive while respecting the ocean
In addition to the SSI Open Water training, we raise our students' awareness of reef protection. You will have the opportunity to discover our coral propagation project, carried out using the Ocean Quest Global method, and to understand the importance of preserving marine ecosystems.
