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PADI Specialties

At New Wave Divers we ofer a full range of PADI Speciality courses. PADI Night DIver is a great specialty to do in Boracay due to the clear water which lets the moonlight get very deep, of course you'll have a torch, but the boat ride out is great. Of course there is no better place to do the AWARE Fish ID Speciality course. As the water is so clear New Wave Divers is a great place to do the PADI Deep Dive Specialty. Even below 30 meters the water is still clear and relatively warms.

Our most popular course is the PADI Enriched Air Diver course. Enriched Air is not about greater depth, it's the reverse. Diving with Enriched Air is all about diving at shallower depths with greater no-decompression limits - so it's much safer than diving on conventional air.

Our instructors are some of the most experienced on the islands and are certified to teach the full range of PADI Specialty courses. When you are with one of our instructors you'll learn much more than just the course you signed up to do - they are so enthusiastic that you'll need your brain will get a full work out as well as your body.

So don't think about going anywhere else - book today and see what discounts we can offer if you book more than just one specialty course.

Master Scuba Diver

	Sharpen Your Skills with the PADI Master Scuba Diver Here in Boracay Philippines You have the passion. You want to join the best of the best in recreational scuba diving. You want to live the dive lifestyle and explore the underwater world and go places and see things you have never experienced. Boracay is the perfect place to do this course with a wide variety of sites to choose from and New Wave Divers Instructors are a special group to learn with.

AWARE Fish ID

	The PADI Project AWARE Fish Identification Course Here in Boracay Philippines Has a Wonderful Array of Available Fish Have you ever been scuba diving and asked yourself, "What was that?” Well here in Boracay Philippines the tropical fish varieties are abundant enough for you to learn so many different varieties of new exciting marine life you will be amazed. You can go to Friday's Rock and literally call the fish to you! SO exciting and fun! But no touch ! :) The PADI Project AWARE Fish Identification Specialty course provides you with the fish identification basics so that next time, you know the answer.

Boat Diver

	The PADI Boat Diver Course In Boracay Philippines with New Wave Divers Whether you’ve never made a boat dive or you’ve logged dozens, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course with New Wave Divers here in Boracay Philippines can benefit almost every diver because different boats in different parts of the world do things differently. New Wave Divers has a variety of different boats to dive from and our friendly instructors will assist you with learning the correct way to master this skill.

Coral Reef Conservation

	The AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Course Here in Boracay Island Philippines The Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers, snorkeler's and non-divers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment. The course also familiarizes participants with the current state of the world's coral reefs and how they can help. -No dive certification required -No minimum age limit -Recommended course hours: two This non-diving course includes: -An introduction to Project AWARE -The importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas -Coral reef biology, association and competition -The status of the world's coral reefs -How participants can help, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices The AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course is designed to inform you about the world’s coral reefs.

Deep Diver

	The PADI Deep Diver Course Boracay Island Philippines with New Wave Divers After your first few scuba dives, you soon want to explore a bit deeper. There’s something exciting and mysterious about the depth that attracts dives especially here in Boracay Island. The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime-- going deep to see things others can only dream about. -Prerequisite: PADI Adventure Diver or PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) -Minimum age: 15 years old -Recommended course hours: 24 -Minimum open water training: four dives over two days You'll learn deep dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and hazards. You'll also put this knowledge to the test as you go on four open water dives that range from 18-30 metres/60-100 feet.

Drift Diver

	Come to Boracay for Your PADI Drift Diver Course with New Wave Divers at Station 1 The PADI Drift Diver Specialty course introduces you to the coolest magic carpet ride you’ll ever experience. This course shows you how to enjoy rivers and ocean currents by “going with the flow,” staying with your dive partner or dive master here in Boracay, communicating with the dive boat and knowing where you are the whole time.

Digital Underwater Photographer

	Digital Underwater Photographer and Underwater Photographer Courses in Boracay Philippines with New Wave Divers The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course is a two-part (Level One and Level Two) introduction to digital underwater photography centered around today's point-and-shoot digital cameras. The course helps student divers develop the knowledge, skills and practical techniques necessary to obtain excellent photographs with a digital camera, even on their first photo dive. -Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certified (or qualifying certification from another organization) -Minimum age: 10 years old for scuba divers, none for snorkeler's -Recommended course hours: 12 -Minimum open water training: two dives in one day The course is primarily for those interested in learning the basics of digital underwater photography. You will enjoy this course with New Wave Divers Padi Instructors in Boracay, all the experienced instructors here in New Wave really enjoy this class so you are certain to have a fun learning experience.

Enriched Air Diver

	Scuba Diving with Enriched Air Nitrox In Boracy Philippines with New Wave Divers By diving with enriched air rather than standard air, you can extend your no decompression limits. This means more time underwater. For example, if you dive to 15 metres/50 feet on air, your no decompression limit is 80 minutes. But, diving on EANx36 gets you 220 minutes of no decompression time-- an increase of 140 minutes. You will learn from our Padi Certified instructors in a fun and safe environment at New Wave Divers in Boracay.

Multilevel Diver

	The PADI Multilevel Diver Course Maximize your dive time so you can explore more! In this course, you learn how to plan dives that extend your bottom time by crediting you for slower nitrogen absorption when you ascend to a shallower depth. That’s the way you really dive, after all.

Night Diver

	The PADI Night Diver Course With New Wave Divers in Boracay Philippines As the sun sets, you don your dive gear, slip on your scuba mask and bite down on your dive regulator. A deep breath and you step off the boat – into the underwater night. Although you’ve seen this reef many times before, this time you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light. Here in Boracay you will see the ocean come to life after dark with just your light in the water it will bring you to another level of diving experience. Our New Wave Instructors can show you so much underwater in the dark with their extensive experience, you will feel safe at all times under their guidance.

Peak Performance Buoyancy

	The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Course With New Wave Divers in Boracay Philippines If you want to fine-tune your buoyancy and to soar over reefs, extend bottom time by reducing air consumption and prolong the life of your dive equipment, the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course is for you. Once you take this course with the New Wave Divers Padi Certified Instructors you will see the difference in your ability to glide through the water with ease. -Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) -Minimum age: 10 years old -Recommended course hours: five -Minimum open water training: two dives in one day What is neutral buoyancy? Scuba divers like to be neutrally buoyant so they neither sink nor float. It can be a tricky thing. Divers who’ve mastered the highest performance levels in buoyancy stand apart. You’ve seen them underwater. They glide effortlessly, use less air and ascend, descend or hover, almost as if by thought. They interact gently with aquatic life and affect their surroundings minimally.

Search and Recovery

	The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Course with New Wave Divers in Boracay Philippines Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking for lost treasure? The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface. -Prerequisite: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) OR PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver AND PADI Underwater -Navigation certifications (or qualifying certification from another organization) -Minimum age: 12 years old -Recommended Course Hours: 24 hours -Minimum Open Water Training: four dives over two days You'll learn search and recovery dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also cover limited visibility, search patterns and safe object recovery using lift devices.

Underwater Naturalist

	The PADI Underwater Naturalist Course Look closer to see more on your next dive. Look for symbioses, predator/prey and other relationships between aquatic plant and animal life. Learn not just what fish and animals are, but how they interact with each other and the environment.

Underwater Navigator

	The PADI Underwater Navigator Course with New Wave Divers in Boracay Philippines When you're underwater, knowing where you are and where you're going comes in handy, especially if you're looking for that beautiful reef that you've heard all about. The PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course will help you become a pro at finding your way underwater. -Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certified (or qualifying certification from another organization) -Minimum age: 10 years old -Recommended course hours: 12 -Minimum open water training: three dives in one day During your PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course, you'll learn underwater navigation dive procedures, techniques, planning, organization and potential problems. You'll also be introduced to natural navigation, underwater patterns, distance estimation and further your compass navigation skills. You'll put these into practice during your three open water dives.

Wreck Diver

	The PADI Wreck Diver Course with New Wave Divers in Boracay Philippines The lure of exploring sunken vessels, airplanes and automobiles is something most divers can't resist. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course introduces you to wreck diving and helps you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and fun wreck diving. Boracay has Camia the wreck dive that is many divers favorite dive. It is a fun dive with much to see and do underwater, your dive master at New Wave will take you for this adventure and teach you the skills you will need for all wreck diving. -Prerequisite: PADI Adventure Diver or PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) -Minimum age: 15 years old -Recommended course hours: 24 -Minimum open water training: four dives over two days

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