PADI IDC MOALBOAL
Moalboal, Philippines is a fantastic destination to do your PADI IDC, offering a combination of exceptional diving, experienced instructors, affordable living costs, and a vibrant cultural experience.
Our PADI IDC in Moalboal are organised together with Neptune Diving resorts. Neptune Diving Resorts is a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Resort with locations in Moalboal and Santander, Cebu. Both locations offer world-class scuba training and relaxed beachfront accommodations.
The PADI IDC in Moalboal takes place in Neptunes PADI 5 Star IDC resort at Panagsama beach. This lovely seaside town has easy access to awesome divespots, including the sardine run, just off our shore. A perfect location to become a diving instructor! With our support it will be a lot of fun and believe us, you will leave with some fantastic memories.
Why Moalboal
Moalboal, located on the southwest coast of Cebu, is one of the Philippines’ most beloved diving towns — and an incredible place to complete your PADI IDC. With its laid-back atmosphere, friendly local community, and unbeatable marine biodiversity, Moalboal strikes the perfect balance between professional training and island living.
Just offshore you’ll find world-famous dive sites, including the iconic sardine run, vibrant walls, and colorful coral gardens—all only minutes away by boat. The healthy reefs, reliable conditions, and chance to encounter turtles, schools of jacks, and even thresher sharks make Moalboal an inspiring classroom for future instructors.
OUR PARTNERS IN MOALBOAL
Neptune Diving Resort
Neptune Diving Resort is the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and island charm. Just steps from Moalboal’s top attractions, this relaxed beachfront resort offers nine cozy rooms designed for peace, harmony, and a good night’s sleep.
As a PADI 5-Star IDC Center with over 20 years of experience, Neptune’s team knows every dive site by heart and ensures every dive is unforgettable. With modern facilities, friendly staff, and unbeatable access to Moalboal’s world-famous underwater treasures, Neptune Diving Resort is an ideal home base for your PADI IDC in the Philippines.
About Moalboal
Neptune Diving Resort in Moalboal is located in Panagsama Beach, which is a popular diving destination with easy access to many of the best dive sites in the area.
Although Moalboal does not have any mass tourism, there are plenty of beautiful resorts and restaurants where you can eat great local and western food, and enjoy Moalboals beautiful sunsets. Panagsama also has a vibrant nightlife that attracts a younger crowd. That is why some people call it the Koh Tao of the Philippines!
PADI IDC with Neptune Diving Resort
Completing your PADI IDC with Neptune Diving Resort means training in one of Cebu’s most vibrant diving destinations. With world-class marine life, a relaxed island atmosphere, and a supportive learning environment, Moalboal is the perfect place to begin your professional diving journey.
Amazing facilities
Neptune offers everything you need for smooth, stress-free training: comfortable classrooms, modern dive equipment, an in-house training pool, and a fantastic house reef just steps from the resort. All dive sites are only a short boat ride away, giving you plenty of time to practice, learn, and enjoy.
Wonderful team
With over 20 years of diving experience in Moalboal, Neptune’s international team knows the local sites and conditions better than anyone. Their friendly approach, deep knowledge, and passion for teaching create a motivating atmosphere where you feel supported from day one.
Setting you up for success
Your IDC at Neptune is designed to prepare you not just to pass the Instructor Exam, but to become a confident, skilled, and employable dive professional. Through hands-on practice, personalized coaching, and real-world teaching opportunities, you’ll build the skills you need to teach safely, communicate clearly, and create unforgettable dive experiences for your future students.
Included in all our IDC packages:
- 12 day program (IDC + IE)
- EFR and Care for Children Instructor course*
- Nitrox Instructor course*
- PADI IDC and EFRI materials included*
- Free teaching experience, buddy up with one of our Instructors to co-teach your first courses
- Access to Asia Scuba Instructors digital and online study materials
* PADI application fees are not included, prerequisite for Nitrox Instructor is Nitrox diver certification.
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