Savedra Dive Center
Savedra Dive Center
4.5
Scuba & Snorkelling • Shark Diving • Water Sports • Dolphin & Whale Watching
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7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Savedra Dive Center, winner of the CGP Best Nature Experience 2012 award, is in the center of Panagsama beach.Just a few meters from the shoreline and our house reef and minutes away by boat to the best dive sites in the area.Savedra is Moalboals only PADI 5 star Instructor Development center and PADI Tec Rec training center.
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Joyce M
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Solo
Very happy with my Open Water Diver course! Everyone is friendly and my instructor Beth is very competent. Highly recommend! Much love to Savedra Dive Center ❤️
Written 23 December 2022
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Winnie C
Hong Kong, China54 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
1. Diveshop- dive master(Mark) very good and responsible.
2. Package billing errors needing extensive rectification & negotiation when paying.
3. Dive charge- price per dive 30% more expensive than walk in option.
4. Airport Transport arrangement from Moalboal to Cebu Mactan airport - car driver irresponsible with 3x personal stops during return trip stopping by friends and at home. Traffic was heavy, asked to choose fastest route but did not. Car trip took 3 hrs more than the planned duration. Hairline miss to flight. Driver did not show any concern over passenger stress.
5. Diveshop’s recommended Tipolo hotel- 1st dive meeting time 7:15am, hotel kitchen not opened until 7am for our paid breakfast, so gotta defer breakfast.
6. Hotel Checkout time was agreed at 1pm, but buddy was chased out of room 1 hour earlier as cleaner needed to clean it before checkout.
Conclusion: only join Savedra for the drop in dives, accomodation/transport arrange otherwise.
2. Package billing errors needing extensive rectification & negotiation when paying.
3. Dive charge- price per dive 30% more expensive than walk in option.
4. Airport Transport arrangement from Moalboal to Cebu Mactan airport - car driver irresponsible with 3x personal stops during return trip stopping by friends and at home. Traffic was heavy, asked to choose fastest route but did not. Car trip took 3 hrs more than the planned duration. Hairline miss to flight. Driver did not show any concern over passenger stress.
5. Diveshop’s recommended Tipolo hotel- 1st dive meeting time 7:15am, hotel kitchen not opened until 7am for our paid breakfast, so gotta defer breakfast.
6. Hotel Checkout time was agreed at 1pm, but buddy was chased out of room 1 hour earlier as cleaner needed to clean it before checkout.
Conclusion: only join Savedra for the drop in dives, accomodation/transport arrange otherwise.
Written 23 December 2022
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Alexander P
1 contribution
Dec 2022
My girlfriend and I completed our Advanced Open Water and Nitrox course here and cannot recommend it enough. The dive centre is well kept, the equipment is in fantastic condition, and it is in such a beautiful location along a stunning coral reef. Our instructor Koz, was incredible. She made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. She was made the theory portions engaging and easy to understand. On the dives she made us feel safe, competent, and was quick to point out interesting underwater life as it appeared. We would highly recommend this dive centre to anyone diving in the Moalboal area.
Written 20 December 2022
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Dorijn B
2 contributions
Dec 2022
We had an amazing time while getting our open-water diver certificate at Savedra dive center in Moalboal. Beth was our instructor and we couldn't have wished for a better instructor! She was amazing! Everything was very well organized and I would 100% pick Savedra again.
Written 19 December 2022
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Abbi H
6 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Had a fantastic time completing my Open Water PADI course at Sevedra. Oscar was my instructor and he was a great, patient and friendly teacher! The staff were all super nice and willing to help. Would highly recommend this dive shop if you’re looking to complete your open water course or any other dive course!
Written 3 December 2022
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Isravel Raja N
1 contribution
Aug 2020 • Solo
Master Beth instructed me, patiently but insistently, to be sure that I had practiced and mastered the skills in fun way.
I highly recommend Master beth and her team. They are caring and passionate professionals that truly love teaching diving and helping their students achieve.
I would take another course from Master beth and savedra in a heartbeat
I highly recommend Master beth and her team. They are caring and passionate professionals that truly love teaching diving and helping their students achieve.
I would take another course from Master beth and savedra in a heartbeat
Written 15 September 2020
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Galen Campbell
Calgary, Canada124 contributions
Feb 2020
Great dive center all around for Moalboal.
Fantastic location. Shore dives straight out the door to the beach.
Good prices, and they will let you accumulate your dives and give you the best package (you don't have to commit to 5+ boat dives, but can save 5% if you end up going that much).
We did 8 dives over 3 days, all with one divemaster (JunJun, who was fantastic), which was nice to have the consistency.
All the DMs seemed to be great guides. And there were lots of options for single or double dives, shore or boat, and night, too. (The shore dive with the sardine ball is awesome.)
You will feel safe and comfortable diving with Savedra and will have a great experience.
Fantastic location. Shore dives straight out the door to the beach.
Good prices, and they will let you accumulate your dives and give you the best package (you don't have to commit to 5+ boat dives, but can save 5% if you end up going that much).
We did 8 dives over 3 days, all with one divemaster (JunJun, who was fantastic), which was nice to have the consistency.
All the DMs seemed to be great guides. And there were lots of options for single or double dives, shore or boat, and night, too. (The shore dive with the sardine ball is awesome.)
You will feel safe and comfortable diving with Savedra and will have a great experience.
Written 7 March 2020
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Bethany W
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Couples
Me and my boyfriend completed our PADI open water certification here and had an amazing experience!
I was extremely nervous & our instructor Phil was absolutely amazing, very patient and encouraging. Phil was an exceptional instructor and dealt with my nerves excellently, thanks to him I feel much more confident diving & have continued diving around the Philippines.
Our diving gear was all in good condition. Our dives were varied and fun, we really felt that we learn a load of new skills. Staff were excellent, really professional & fun!
100% recommend this dive centre!
I was extremely nervous & our instructor Phil was absolutely amazing, very patient and encouraging. Phil was an exceptional instructor and dealt with my nerves excellently, thanks to him I feel much more confident diving & have continued diving around the Philippines.
Our diving gear was all in good condition. Our dives were varied and fun, we really felt that we learn a load of new skills. Staff were excellent, really professional & fun!
100% recommend this dive centre!
Written 7 March 2020
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Valeria
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Solo
I did my PADI open water course with Savedra dive center on the recommendation of forums on Facebook, they weren’t wrong. Very good team!
I have chosen Savedra especially because they offer course also in Spanish and because of its instructor OSCAR Pico! professional, highly experienced and he made me feel very safe all the time. Dive center & resort is super nice! Equipment well maintained and in good condition. Sardine dive was a unique experience and we saw also turtles & whale shark. 100% reccomend! Thank you guys!! :-)
I have chosen Savedra especially because they offer course also in Spanish and because of its instructor OSCAR Pico! professional, highly experienced and he made me feel very safe all the time. Dive center & resort is super nice! Equipment well maintained and in good condition. Sardine dive was a unique experience and we saw also turtles & whale shark. 100% reccomend! Thank you guys!! :-)
Written 3 March 2020
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Jakub H
Kolin, Czech Republic53 contributions
Dec 2019
I like diving with sardines. It can be done as a shore dive. I was enjoying it whole dive. With this dive center i recommed dives on Pescador island.
Written 1 March 2020
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Andy
Beitun, Taichung
請問一下,你們潛店有住宿嗎?要拿ow跟aow證照的話,需要幾天的時間呢?
ryleehuang
1 contribution
哈囉您好:
我們店本身沒有住宿,但是有跟附近的飯店合作,可以協助您預訂房間。飯店都在走路可以到的距離
OW的課程約3-4天,AOW是2天,實際天數以學生學習狀況為主
如果還有其他問題或不清楚的地方,歡迎您加我們的微信(ID: DiveMoalboal)或是用Facebook的粉絲專頁(Savedra Dive Center)與我們聯絡
John H
6 contributions
Hi Robyn
I am a certified instructor and TDI Tec Diver and know the Savedra team and Sven quite well. I come here several times a year for fun diving and courses. It is great that you gave detailed feedback but it seems with little cultural awareness. Language can create a barrier at times and weather is not always on your side. From my view the entire staff at Savedra takes great pride and show real passion in their work. They deal with ease with a variety of cultures and work hard to make their customers happy no matter what the issue. Feedback like you shared is best given directly at the time which it seems you did not do to clarify issues early on.
I come regularly to Savedra and know for a fact that Sven is not sexist in his attitudes. Posting someone's name with terms like this is really quite unfair without giving them a chance to respond first. Just think if someone acted with you in this manner.
Pescador is a highlight so come back and take up Lee on his offer. You will not be disappointed.
Safe diving
John
daniel b
Rishon Lezion, Israel7 contributions
There are good reviews for Sevedra Dive center. Can someone specify the charge for a single dive including equipment and service.
Lee B
Cebu Island, Philippines2 contributions
Sure, 1100 php for a shore entry, 1400 php for a boat dive, 280 php for equipment rental
Hello can i cancel de diving fot tommorow? Name is aaron santy. We already leave moalboal en i fergot to cancel de diving. Thanks a lot
Доброго дня. Подскажите пожалуйста:
Какие дайв сайты возможно посетить ?
Какова стоимость дайва. AOWD Deep. 2 человека. У одного весь комплект снаряжения, нужен баллон и ласты. Второму нужен BCD, регуляторы, ласты и баллон. Маски и компьютеры есть.
Как часто у вас дайвы в день ? Надо ли бронировать ?
Lee B
Cebu Island, Philippines2 contributions
Добрый день, Иван.
Моалбоал расположен на коралловом рифе длинною в 13км. Самые знаменитые дайв сайты: остров Пескадор и наш домашний риф - дайвинг с сардинами.
Но остальные дайв сайты не менее интересные. На острове Пескадор ныряем каждый день.
Нырять с лодки ездим три раза в день - в 7:30; 10:30 и 14:30. На домашнем рифе с сардинами можете нырять в любое Вам удобное время, но лучше утром, тогда видимость получше.
Дайв с берега стоит 1100 песо, дайв с лодки стоит 1300 песо, ночной дайв стоит 1500 песо. В стоимость дайва включено - грузы, баллон воздуха, дайв гид и лодка (если это дайв с лодки).
В стоимость дайва не включено - морской налог 100 песо за дайв; аренда дайв снаряжения 280 песо за дайв. Если Вас интересует отдельная стоимость аренды BCD и регулятора, тогда это будет стоить 75 песо за дайв за каждое отдельное снаряжение.
Мы каждый день планируем дайвы на следующие два дня. Лучше заранее бронировать дайв и это можно сделать в предыдущий день здесь на месте в дайв центре.
Если у Вас есть дополнительные вопросы, тогда пишите на электронную почту info at savedra
hi ! serena. I come from Hong Kong and i'm interested in diving. is there any instructor knowing chinese ??
Lee B
Cebu Island, Philippines2 contributions
yes we have Chinese speaking instructors and Divemasters. you can contact them via Savedra.cn
Dodgeviper
Singapore, Singapore10 contributions
Hello~
Do they do discovery dives for non certified divers who want to try out diving?
Thanks
Lee B
Moalboal, Philippines20 contributions
Hi Weijian
Yes we do, the Discover Scuba Dive is 3000 PHP and takes approximately 2 to 3 hours start to finish, with about 45 to 60 minutes of that spend diving. During the dive you will get to see the famous Moalboal sardine storm, millions of fish whirlpooling around you. Everything is included, you just need to bring your swimming costume and some (reef friendly) sun protection.
mixas550
St. Petersburg, Russia1 contribution
Здравствуйте , подскажите пожалуйста в каком отеле лучше остановиться, чтобы заниматься дайвингом в вашем дайвцентре. Планируем прилететь во второй половине октября. Работает ли русскоговорящий гид Мартин?
Может у вас есть возможность нас разместить в своём отеле? Сколько это будет стоить? Как организовать трансфер из аэропорта и сколько это стоит?
Спасибо!
Lee B
Moalboal, Philippines20 contributions
Здравствуйте!
Это Мартин вам пишет :) У дайв центра нет своей гостиницы, есть гостиница с таким же названием. Напишите конкретные числа вашего пребывания и мы найдем где вас разместить. Тут все рядом, по этому если это будет даже не отель Savedra, то приходить в дайв центр будет не дольше 5-10 мин. Savedra за ночь, за номер стоит 1935 песо. Но как я уже писал, сначало напишите конкретные числа и тогда мы проверим что свободно. И напишите все это на электронный адрес info-savedra com
С уважением,
Мартин
Jojo S
Palm Springs, CA103 contributions
Which lodging would you recommend - looking for a decent place to stay near your Dive Shop. Please advice. We're coming Nov. 17 - 20th
Evan J
Melbourne, Australia72 contributions
Savedra, Dive centre has accommodation behind the dive shop behind a gated area. it's more expensive than the rest of Town but still reasonable. However, there are alternate places on the beach side facing the ocean that are actually cheaper and have a view of the sun set. I was happy with the gated hut's but If I were to stay again I would find a place that faces the sea.
Martindbeer
Chengdu, China9 contributions
Hi,
I'd just like to know if the contact info on your website is still valid? I have left two e-mails and an sms over the past three weeks without any responses. I'm trying to set up a my holiday with some Tec courses included, so I want to be sure there will be a course available during my time there. 04/08 - 20/08. I have already made my hotel bookings near to Savedra. I am currently in China, so phoning or skyping aren't easily available. info at savedra. Is this still correct? Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Martin
Lee B
Moalboal, Philippines20 contributions
Hi Martin
the contact details on the website are all up to date; I have you enquiry and I will be in touch today.
My apologies for your difficulties getting in touch but this is the first email I have received from you.
Regards
Lee