Ukážeme vám některé z nejlepších potápěčských lokalit na Filipínách
Malé, ale dobře vybavené potápěčské centrum SSI pro začátečníky i zkušené potápěče
Potápění je hlavní atrakcí na ostrově Pandan. Místa pro potápění kolem ostrova jsou od mělkých korálových zahrad až po hluboké srázy na severní straně, ideální pro všechny úrovně. Naše plně vybavené potápěčské centrum SSI nabízí potápěčské kurzy všech úrovní od ‘Try Scuba Diving’ až po ‘Master Diver’. Kromě potápění na ostrově Pandan jsme odborníky pokud jde o organizování výletů na Apo Reef. Tam se lze dostat pomocí velkých výložníků „Karla“ nebo „Rainbow’s End“ během devadesáti minut. Tento atol o rozloze čtyřicet kilometrů čtverečních nabízí nespočet potápěčských lokalit a dobrou šanci vidět žraloky a další pelagiky. Další specialitou jsou čtyřdenní až šestidenní safari do Busuanga (Coron), kde se můžete potápět na japonských vrakach z druhé světové války. Speciální nabídky dočasných programů pojištění potápění najdete na webových stránkách www.diveassure.com
Lokality kolem Pandan Island
Všechny potápěčské lokality v okolí ostrova Pandan jsou v krátké vzdálenosti od pláže nebo přístupné naším na zakázku vyrobeným potápěčským katamaránem.
Níže je uveden popis hlavních potápěčských lokalit kolem ostrova Pandan a toho, co můžete očekávat.
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House Reef: Hloubky 2 – 17 m. Ideální pro začátečníky, kurzy nebo zahřívací a noční ponor. Žádný proud. Přesto lze vidět širokou škálu korálových ryb. Orangutan crab (v noci), případně koníka. Sasanky a klaunské rybičky. Nedaleký „Lion fish den“ se skládá ze skupiny korálů a skal, úkrytu mnoha Perutýnů, čistících krevet a bodloků pestrých. Někdy houpavec ropušnicovity a vějířník. Kousek opodal na travicce pobyvaji rejnoci modroskvrnný a se pasou zelvy v hloubce 2-6m.
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Coral Garden East: Hloubky 5 – 25 m. Snadný a krásný ponor. V živé zahradě převážně tvrdých korálů se plochamy písku lze pozorovat všechny druhy mořského života: bodlok pestrý, čtverzubci, kanice, školy chňapálek, rejnoky, murény, písečné úhoře a některé z našich 10 rezidentních mořských želv tu očistuji korály od řas.
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Coral Garden West Hloubky 5 – 30 m. Oblast zcela pokrytá tvrdými a měkkými korály. Lze pozorovat všechny druhy mořského života: bodloci pestrý, ruzne čtverzubci, pardálí, hejna chňapálek, jednorožce, sépie. V hlubších částech ponoru jsou hojné velké vějířove korály a Neptunovy šálky. Obcas rejnok skvrnitý a hejno velkookých trevally kratce navstivi z hlubin. Nejruznejsi papoušci.
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Neptune’s Land Hloubky mezi 8 – 30 m. Hlubsi cast tehle lokality je plochá plošina spojující Napoleonovu zeď a Korálovou zahradu. Jak název napovídá, lze nalézt Neptunovy šálky do značné velikosti. Končí písčitým svahem, který je zčásti pokrytý staghornovými korály, mezi nichž žijí soldier fish a stáda zlutych goat fish. O něco výše, pouhých 4-8 m pod hladinou, čelí proudu skupina obřích kranasu..
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Corner Hloubky mezi 5 – 30 m. Toto potápěčské místo na jiho-zapadu ostrova se skládá ze strmého svahu s občasnými velkými skalami a kaňony, které nabízejí úkryt široké škále útesových ryb a přitahují dravce, jako jsou makrely a trevally. K dispozici je variace různých korálů a velkých mořských laločníků do průměru 2 metrů. Gorgonian Drift 10 – 30 m. Po severní zdi se zeď stává na západe méně strmou a silnější proudy podporují růst vějířových korálů (Gorgonians). Mimo zdi lze videt hromady snapperů a chňapálků , taky tuňáky nebo makrely. Mystic Grounds Hloubky 18 – 35 m. Tato lokalita je v zatoce mezi Pandan a Sablayan. Vdeci jméno pro často omezenou viditelnost. Mnoho měkkých a vějířových korálů, laločníků a hub. Pandan South 5-30 m. Toto misto je skvěle pro makro. Nespočet nahožábrých. Hluboké ponory pro zkušené potápěče, nejlépe s Nitroxem
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Kotva Hloubka mezi 25 a 42 m. Na podmořském kopci v hloubce 32 m, zcela zarostlém korály, spočinula nejméně před 50 lety obrovská kotva. K vidění jsou chňapalové, barakudy a pelagické ryby. Na dně kopce (40m) se nachází stromovitá mořská kopřiva, celá bílá.
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Severní stěna Díky prudkému pádu z výšky asi 22-32m je toto místo zajímavým místem pro potápění. I když zde není k vidění tolik ryb jako v jiných částech ostrova, převislé vějířove korály vytvářejí velmi zvláštní atmosféru. Někdy téměř neviditelné kvuli množství sardelí. Časté jsou zde pelagické ryby, jako tuňáci a makrely.
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Barracuda Deep Hloubky od 30 do 40m. Pravděpodobně nejpokročilejší ponor kolem ostrova. Na stěně v hloubce 30m obrácené k Jihočínskému moři můžete pozorovat velká hejna kranas, fuseklí, surgeonů, španělských makrel a jednorožců. Často jsou k vidění rejnoci, napoleoni a také barakudy. Celá stěna je porostlá tvrdými i měkkými korály a gorgonie dosahují značné velikosti. Napoleonova zeď Malá stěna, 27-42m, navštěvovaná půlnočními chňapavci, tuňáky, makrelami a občasna Napoleonská vráskavice. Cestou zpět k útesu míjíme skály pokryté bičíkovými korály. Trevally Deep Dalších 50m dal na severovýchod leží 5-6 podlouhlých skal pokrytých bičíkovými korály v hloubce 40-55 m. Viditelnost často špatná kvůli bahnitému dnu a proudům. Ve správný čas se v korálovém lese vznášejí tisíce ančoviček a kolem krouží a na ne utoci trevalky a barakudy.
Courses
Mariposa Divers Pandan offers the whole range of SSI courses from Try Scuba dives until Dive Master as well as specialties like Nitrox (EaNX) and Wreck Diver.
We provide you with a high level education, customized schedules and a personal and relaxed environment to help you to get the most out of your dive course. The SSI digital Training System sets the standard in diver education, with comprehensive, first-rate videos, illustrations, and photos that connect your training to real-world dive experiences. They make learning engaging, interactive, and fun – all in one package, without hidden costs or extra fees. Sign up now for free access to the basic student Materials!
All our courses are held in either English or French, course material is available in more than 30 languages.
An overview over the courses offered:
Try Scuba | Beginner Level | 1/2 day
The SSI Try Scuba program is your introduction to the underwater world. This entry-level program gives you the opportunity to experience the underwater world, in a confined water setting. You will earn the SSI Try Scuba recognition rating.
| Minimum Age: | 8 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | None |
| Academic Sessions: | Try Scuba Pool |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 1 |
| Open Water Dives: | 0 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | 5 meters / 15 feet |
| Suggested Duration: | None |
| Please refer to the SSI website for more detailed information | |
Scuba Diver | Beginner Level | 2 days
This program is for students who do not have the time to complete the Open Water Diver program, and provides you with the training and experience required to dive in open water environments under the supervision of a dive professional. You will earn the SSI Scuba Diver certification, which can be upgraded to the SSI Open Water Diver certification with additional training.
| Minimum Age: | 10 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | None |
| Academic Sessions: | Online Program |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 3 |
| Open Water Dives: | 2 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | 12 meters / 40 feet |
| Suggested Duration: | 10 – 16 hours |
| Please refer to the SSI website for more detailed information | |
Open Water Diver | Beginner Level | 3 days
This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.
| Minimum Age: | 10 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | None |
| Academic Sessions: | Online Program |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 6 |
| Open Water Dives: | 4 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | 18 meters / 60 feet (age 15+) |
| Suggested Duration: | 16 – 32 hours |
| Please refer to the SSI Website for more detailed information | |
Specialty Diver | Advanced Level | 1 day
SSI Specialty Diver is your first step toward becoming an SSI Master Diver, and can begin as soon as you complete your Open Water Diver training. By completing any two SSI Specialty programs that interest you, and logging 12 open water dives, you will automatically receive the SSI Specialty Diver recognition rating along with your SSI Specialty program certifications.
| Minimum Age: | 10 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Prerequisite for this program is the SSI Open Water Diver certification or its equivalent. See individual program descriptions for further information. |
| Academic Sessions: | Varies |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Varies |
| Open Water Dives: | 12 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | Varies |
| Suggested Duration: | Varies |
| Please refer to the SSI Website for more detailed information | |
Advanced Adventurer | Specialty course | 2 days
This program allows you to experience five different open water dives from five SSI Specialty programs without requiring you to complete the entire Specialty. If you are unsure of your next step, this is the perfect way to advance your dive skills and experience, and to identify which Specialty programs interest you. You will earn the SSI Advanced Adventurer certification after completing this program.
Completing this Program is equivalent to PADI Advanced diver course.
| Minimum Age: | 10; 12 if Deep Diving dive is included |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Open Water Diver
Note: Max depth is 30m /98 ft if Deep Diving dive is included. |
| Academic Sessions: | Online learning |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Not more than 5 |
| Open Water Dives: | Not more than 5 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | Varies |
| Suggested Duration: | 6 – 10 hours |
| Please refer to the SSI website for more detailed information | |
Advanced Open Water Diver | Advanced Level | 3-4 days
SSI Advanced Open Water Diver is the next recognition rating on the path to becoming an SSI Master Diver, and includes four SSI Specialty program Digital Kits. After completing the four SSI Specialty programs that interest you, as well as 24 logged dives, you will automatically receive the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver recognition rating, along with your SSI Specialty program certifications.
| Minimum Age: | 10 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | See individual prerequisites. |
| Academic Sessions: | Varies |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Varies |
| Open Water Dives: | 24 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | Varies |
| Suggested Duration: | Varies |
| Please refer to the SSI Website for more detailed information | |
Deep Diver | Specialty course| 2 days
Many exciting dive sites are located in deeper water. Without proper training, this kind of diving puts you at risk. The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will give you the ability to safely and comfortably plan and conduct dives beyond 18 meters, and is a prerequisite for some advanced training. You will earn the SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification. after completing this program
| Minimum Age: | 15 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Prerequisite for this program is the SSI Open Water Diver certification or its equivalent. Further prerequisites vary depending on the programs included. |
| Academic Sessions: | 1 |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Optional |
| Open Water Dives: | 3 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | 40 meters |
| Suggested Duration: | 2 days |
| Please refer to the SSI Website for more detailed information | |
Enriched Air Nitrox | Specialty course | 1 day
The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox program will teach you how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Diving with enriched air can increase your no-decompression limits, increase your safety, and reduce the required length of your surface intervals when compared to air. You will earn the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification after completing this program.
| Minimum Age: | 10 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Open Water Diver if in-water training is included |
| Academic Sessions: | Online learning |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Optional |
| Open Water Dives: | Optional |
| Maximum Training Depth: | Optional |
| Suggested Duration: | 6 – 10 hours |
| Specialized Equipment: | Knowledge Program |
| Please refer to the SSI Website for more detailed information | |
Perfect Buoyancy | Specialty course | 3 days
Do you want to increase your buoyancy control, minimize your breathing gas consumption, or move effortlessly above the ocean floor? The SSI Perfect Buoyancy program teaches you the skills and techniques needed to maximize your dive experience, increase your comfort in the water, and get the most from your equipment. You will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification..
| Minimum Age: | 10 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Open Water Diver |
| Academic Sessions: | Online Learning |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 1+ |
| Open Water Dives: | Optional |
| Maximum Training Depth: | Optional |
| Suggested Duration: | 6 – 10 hours |
| Please refer to the SSI website for more detailed information | |
Diver Stress & Rescue | Specialty course | 3 days
Stress is a major cause of diving accidents and negatively impacts rescue situations. This program teaches you the skills and knowledge required to recognize and deal with stress, prevent accidents and properly deal with emergency situations encountered by divers. You will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification after completing this program.
| Minimum Age: | 12 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Open Water Diver Students must have proof of current training within two (2) years of First Aid and CPR |
| Academic Sessions: | 2 |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 2 (+1 Optional) |
| Open Water Dives: | 3 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | 30 meters / 100 feet |
| Suggested Duration: | 10 – 15 hours |
| Please refer to the SSI website for more detailed information | |
Dive Guide | Professional Level | 3 weeks
This program gives you the skills and experience required to safely lead groups of certified divers, and is the first step towards an exciting career as an SSI Dive Professional without requiring you to complete an instructor program. Professional Dive Guides can work for SSI Dive Centers, guiding dives in a variety of environments and conditions. You will earn the SSI Dive Guide certification after completing this program.
| Minimum Age: | 15 / 18 if active status |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Advanced Adventurer, Diver Stress & Rescue certification, 40 logged Dives, certification or equivalent experience: Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility, Deep Diving. |
| Academic Sessions: | Varies |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Varies |
| Open Water Dives: | 10 or at least 50 total |
| Maximum Training Depth: | 40 meters / 130 feet |
| Suggested Duration: | 35 – 45 hours |
| Please refer to the website for more detailed information | |
Master Diver | Advanced Level | 3 weeks
The much sought-after SSI Master Diver is the final step in your recreational diving career. The SSI Master Diver Digital Kit Bundle is composed of four SSI Specialty program Digital Kits and the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Digital Kit. By completing the five specialty programs, and logging 50 open water dives, you will automatically earn the SSI Master Diver recognition rating, as well as the SSI Specialty program certifications.
| Minimum Age: | 15 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Prerequisite for this program is the SSI Open Water Diver certification or its equivalent. Further prerequisites vary depending on the programs included. |
| Academic Sessions: | Varies |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Varies |
| Open Water Dives: | 50 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | Varies |
| Suggested Duration: | Varies |
| Please refer to the SSI Website for more detailed information | |
