Learn to dive with LLV Divers

Dive Puerto Galera with Confidence

From fun diving to professional training, explore the Verde Island Passage with expert instructors, premium equipment, and personalised small-group experiences.

Jha, a family of four new open water divers, and Course Director Jamie Morton

From Left to Right: Jha, a family of four new open water divers, and Course Director Jamie Morton

Why Dive With LLV Divers

  • Every course is conducted by qualified and experienced PADI Instructors
  • Training uses premium Scubapro equipment and DPVs
  • Access to well-maintained, high-quality rental gear
  • Small class sizes (maximum 2:1 ratio) for personalised instruction
  • Training conducted in the largest pool in the area
  • Certified Regional Repair Centre for Scubapro
  • Purchase ex-rental or brand new equipment at professional pricing
  • Akuana equipment available as a high-quality, more affordable alternative

Fun Diving

Already certified? Explore the incredible dive sites of Puerto Galera with guided fun dives led by experienced divemasters. Dive in small groups, enjoy efficient boat logistics, and experience everything from vibrant coral reefs to world-class sites like Verde Island — all with the support and service LLV Divers is known for.

Recreational diving at LLV Divers

Recreational Diving

Guided fun dives designed for certified divers looking to explore and build experience. Each dive is led by an experienced divemaster, with a maximum of 5 divers per group to ensure safety, comfort, and a more personalised experience.

  • Fun DiveUS$37
  • Temporary Fuel SurchargeUS$4
  • Nitrox UpgradeUS$10
  • Night Dive SupplementUS$10
Dive gear rental at LLV Divers

Dive Gear Rental

Access high-quality, professionally maintained equipment from leading brands. Flexible rental options are available whether you need full gear or individual items.

  • Full Equipment (per day)US$20
  • Full Equipment (per dive)US$10
  • Dive Computer (per day)US$10
  • Dive Computer (per dive)US$5
  • DPV Rental (per day)US$40

Explore our full range of courses below — from beginner certifications through to advanced and professional training.

Beginner Courses

Open Water Diver course at LLV Divers

Open Water Diver

US$580 3–4 days 5 confined / 5 open water

The world's most popular dive certification. Gain the skills and confidence to dive independently to 18 metres.

Bubblemaker course for kids at LLV Divers

Bubblemaker

Kids 8+ US$105 3 hrs 2 confined / 1 open water

A fun, shallow-water introduction to scuba for young adventurers. Safe, supervised, and unforgettable.

Discover Scuba Diving at LLV Divers

Discover Scuba Diving

Try Scuba US$105 3 hrs 1 confined / 1 open water

No experience needed. Learn the basics and take your first breaths underwater with a PADI professional by your side.

Scuba Diver course at LLV Divers

Scuba Diver

US$390 2 days 3 confined / 2 open water

A shorter version of the Open Water course. Dive to 12 metres under professional supervision and upgrade later.

PADI Adventure Diver course at LLV Divers

Adventure Diver

US$330 1-2 days 3 open water

Get a taste of advanced diving with the PADI Adventure Diver course. Try new dive types, build confidence, and discover what excites you most underwater.

PADI Junior Open Water course at LLV Divers

Junior Open Water

US$580 3-4 days 5 confined / 5 open water

Designed for younger divers, the PADI Junior Open Water course introduces essential scuba skills, safety knowledge, and confidence through structured training in pool and open water environments.

Advanced & Continuing Education

Advanced Open Water course at LLV Divers

Advanced Open Water

5 adventure dives US$465 2–3 days

Build experience with five adventure dives including deep and navigation. Explore new dive types and environments.

Rescue Diver course at LLV Divers

Rescue Diver

US$500 2–3 days 2 confined / 2 open water

Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water. Challenging, rewarding, and a major step in your dive education.

Emergency First Response course at LLV Divers

Emergency First Response

US$200 1 day No dives

CPR and first aid training that builds confidence to respond in everyday emergencies — on land or at sea.

Specialty Courses

Enhance your diving skills and broaden your underwater experiences with PADI specialty courses taught by our expert instructors.

Enriched Air Nitrox specialty at LLV Divers

Enriched Air Nitrox

US$300 1 day 2 open water

Extend your bottom time and reduce surface intervals by diving with enriched air. The most popular specialty worldwide.

Deep Diver specialty at LLV Divers

Deep Diver

US$360 2 days 4 open water

Explore beyond 18 metres safely. Learn deep dive planning, gas management, and how to handle the effects of depth.

Wreck Diver specialty at LLV Divers

Wreck Diver

US$360 2 days 4 open water

Safely explore sunken ships and structures. Learn navigation, penetration techniques, and wreck dive planning.

Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty at LLV Divers

Peak Performance Buoyancy

US$310 1 day 2 open water

Master your buoyancy for effortless diving. Use less air, protect the reef, and move through the water with precision.

Night Diver specialty course at LLV Divers

Night Diver

US$375 2–3 nights 3 open water

Discover a completely different underwater world after dark. Navigation by torchlight, nocturnal marine life, and a truly unique experience.

Drift Diver specialty course at LLV Divers

Drift Diver

US$310 2 days 2 open water

Let the current do the work. Learn techniques for safe, exhilarating drift dives — a Puerto Galera favourite.

Diver Propulsion Vehicle course at LLV Divers

Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Course

US$360 2 Dives

DPVs (Diver Propulsion Vehicles) offer a thrilling way for scuba divers to see a lot of underwater territory in a short amount of time. They scoot you through the water allowing you to glide over reefs, buzz around a large wreck or weave through a kelp forest. Whether making a shore or boat dive, a DPV is a great way to see more and have fun doing it.

Sidemount Diver course at LLV Divers

Sidemount Diver

US$550 2 days 1 confined / 3 open water

Having scuba tanks on your back isn't a requirement for exploring the underwater world. Many scuba divers have discovered the joy of mounting cylinders on their sides. Sidemount diving gives you flexibility and streamlining options. Plus, you don't have to walk with heavy cylinders on your back – just enter the water, clip them on and go. If you're a PADI Open Water Diver who is at least 15 years old, you can enroll in a PADI Sidemount Diver course with LLV Divers.

Dive Against Debris specialty at LLV Divers

Dive Against Debris

US$120 1 day 1 Dive

Pay the ocean forward by helping clean it up on your next dive. Learn about the problems of marine debris, conducting Dive Against Debris surveys, and how divers are a part of the solution to keeping our oceans clean. Make a difference on every dive!

Discover Scooter experience at LLV Divers

Discover Scooter

US$115 1 day 1 dive

An introduction to DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) diving, allowing you to experience the pleasure of using a DPV. Includes 1 open water dive using one of our brand new DPV'S. A great intro before taking the PADI Diver Propulsion Vehicle course. Prerequisites: at least 12 years old and a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher.

Emergency Oxygen Provider course at LLV Divers

Emergency Oxygen Provider

US$200 1 Day No dives

Learn how to recognise diving-related illnesses and provide emergency oxygen safely and effectively. A valuable skill for all divers and dive professionals.

Digital Underwater Photographer course at LLV Divers

Digital Underwater Photographer

US$310 1–2 Days 2 Dives

Capture your underwater experiences with confidence. Learn camera basics, composition, lighting, and techniques to improve your underwater photography.

Professional Training

Build your diving career at Lalaguna Villas — from Divemaster through to PADI Instructor and IDC. Train at a PADI 5-Star IDC Centre with real-world experience, hands-on teaching development, and direct mentorship from experienced instructors. Our programmes are designed to produce confident, job-ready dive professionals.

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Whether you're taking your first breath underwater or earning your next certification, our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

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