WHY RESCUE DIVER?
Learn to Think One Step Ahead
The PADI Rescue Diver course changes the way you dive. You’ll learn to notice potential problems before they become emergencies, respond more confidently when something goes wrong, and become a more capable and dependable dive buddy.
Challenging, practical, and one of the most rewarding courses a diver can complete.
Prevent Problems
Recognize stress and potential issues early, before they develop into bigger problems.
Respond Calmly
Build the confidence to assess a situation, make decisions, and respond effectively.
Help Other Divers
Learn practical techniques for assisting tired, panicked, or unresponsive divers.
Be a Better Buddy
Develop greater awareness of the divers around you and take more responsibility underwater.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
From Prevention to Rescue Scenarios
Rescue Diver combines knowledge development with practical skills and realistic scenarios, helping you learn how to prevent problems, assist other divers, and respond effectively when something goes wrong.
01
Think Like a Rescue Diver
Learn to recognize stress, assess situations, plan a response, and manage diving emergencies.
02
Practice Rescue Skills
Review self-rescue techniques and work through practical exercises including assisting tired, panicked, missing, and unresponsive divers.
03
Put It Into Practice
Bring everything together through realistic open-water rescue scenarios where you’ll make decisions and apply your skills as a team.
PLAN YOUR COURSE
Rescue Training That Fits Your Stay
The PADI Rescue Diver course is completed over three days, giving you time to build skills progressively, practice realistic rescue techniques, and put everything together in open-water scenarios.
3-Day Course
Focused training over three days, with time to practice each skill properly and build confidence step by step.
Start eLearning Early
Complete the theory online in advance so more of your time in Siquijor can be spent on practical training.
Flexible Schedule
We adapt the daily schedule around your progress, conditions, and travel plans whenever possible.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything You Need to Complete Your Rescue Course
Your PADI Rescue Diver course combines knowledge development, practical rescue exercises, and realistic scenarios with professional instruction and all the equipment you need. We’ll guide you through each step and help you build the confidence to respond effectively in and around the water.
Included
Rescue Diver training and rescue scenarios
Digital learning materials (PADI eLearning)
Professional instructor
Full scuba equipment
Practical rescue exercises
Environmental fees
PADI Rescue Diver certification
Before you book
Qualifying prior diving certification
Minimum age: 12 years
CPR & First Aid training within the previous 24 months
Need CPR & First Aid? You can complete Emergency First Response alongside your Rescue course.
Small groups (max 4 students)
Flexible training schedule
Towel provided
Complimentary drinking water, coffee and light snacks are provided during training days.
Everything Required Is Included
We keep our pricing transparent, with everything required for your course included and no unexpected costs along the way.
CLEAR & SIMPLE PRICING
One Price. No Hidden Costs.
Practical rescue training, realistic scenarios, and the confidence to handle problems when they arise.
PADI Rescue Diver
₱ 23,000
per person
Full PADI Rescue Diver course
PADI eLearning included
Full scuba equipment
PADI certification
Environmental fees included
No hidden costs
Just bring your swimsuit—we’ll take care of the diving.
Book Your Rescue Diver CourseFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions Before Your PADI Rescue Diver Course
Before you book your Rescue Diver course, here are the answers to the most common questions.
Not necessarily.
To earn the PADI Rescue Diver certification, you need to be at least a PADI Adventure Diver and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, or hold a qualifying higher certification.
Yes.
You need current CPR and First Aid training completed within the previous 24 months before you can become certified as a Rescue Diver.
You can complete the PADI Emergency First Response course to update your CPR and First Aid training. We can help you arrange this around your Rescue Diver course.
Rescue Diver is more challenging than your previous recreational courses, but the training is progressive and supportive.
You’ll practice each skill before bringing everything together in realistic rescue scenarios.
Yes.
PADI Rescue Diver is available through eLearning, so you can complete the knowledge-development portion online before you arrive and spend more of your time here on practical training.
At Vibrations, we run the Rescue Diver course over three days, giving you enough time to practise the skills properly and build confidence before completing the rescue scenarios.
ready for rescue?
Take the Next Step in Your Diving
Build greater confidence, sharpen your awareness, and learn how to respond when another diver needs help. Join us in Siquijor for your PADI Rescue Diver course.