Question 1

How to secure my booking slot?

Accepted Answer

Submitting a booking form does not guarantee the reservation of your slot. To secure your booking, a minimum of 50% downpayment is required. Your reservation will be confirmed only upon the successful receipt of the downpayment. Please note that slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and availability may change.

We appreciate your understanding and prompt payment to ensure the confirmation of your reservation.  Upon submission, you can expect to receive an invoice within 1-2 business days. Kindly settle the payment promptly to secure your booking.

Question 2

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Seaborn - El Nido Freediving School is located at Serena St, Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan

Question 3

Where is the location of the diving spots? And what are the diving spots called?

Accepted Answer

We offer several diving spots that you can explore during your trip with us. However we would like to inform you that the diving spots we take you may vary depending on the weather conditions of the day. Our top priority is your safety and providing you the best experience possible. Therefore, we will determine the diving spot where the clearest water visibility is to ensure that you have a memorable time exploring the underwater world of El Nido. Our freediving spots do not have specific names as they are known only by the local freedivers. Additionally, we do not disclose the locations of these spots in order to provide our guests with a more private and secluded experience away from the crowds.

Question 4

How many diving spots do we go in one day?

Accepted Answer

Usually we go to atleast 2-3 diving spots in one day. We can go up to 4 diving spots with Private Freediving Tour since the hours on this package is very flexible.

Question 5

Which package do you recommend to non-swimmers?

Accepted Answer

Freediving Intro Class is what we recommend for non-swimmers.

Question 6

Which package do you recommend for comfortable swimmers?

Accepted Answer

If you are a comfortable swimmer, you are qualified to take Molchanovs Wave 1 Course or Freediving Intro Class.

Question 7

I want to engage in a freediving activity, but my companion either doesn't want to freedive or will be snorkeling only. How much will the charge be for them?

Accepted Answer

If your companion wishes to come on the freediving activity, but only wants to snorkel and not freedive, they will be billed at the Fun Dive rate of ₱4,000 per person. This is necessary because we must decline other freedivers to secure your slot. Bringing someone along who is not partaking in the activity means they will occupy a slot that could have been used by other freedivers and students, which is why we strongly advise against it.

Question 8

I have my own freediving equipments with me, do I pay less?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately you will still be charged the same amount as our expenses for the trip remains the same.

Question 9

Can I rent your fins and not do a tour with you? How much?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can rent our long fins for P400 and short fins for P200. You just have to leave a valid ID (drivers license or passport) or a deposit of P3,000. However, First Come First Serve basis only since we want to make sure all our freediving guests get to pick their sizes before we rent the rest of the equipments out.

Question 10

Will I have a diving buddy? How much is the charge?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Freediving buddy is included in all our freediving packages.

Question 11

Do you have a underwater photographer/ videographer? How much?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Underwater photos and videos are included in all our freediving packages

Question 12

Do you have Scuba Diving?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we don't offer scuba diving. Our school specializes in Freediving.

Question 13

Will I get a certification with Freediving Intro Class?

Accepted Answer

No, Freediving Intro Class is a non-certification class. You have to enroll to our MOLCHANOVS WAVE COURSES to become a certified freediver.

Question 14

How long does MOLCHANOVS COURSES takes to complete?

Accepted Answer

The Wave 1 session is a 3 full day course scheduled to start from 8:30 AM and end by 4:30 PM.
The Wave 2 session is 3 full day course scheduled to start from 8:30 AM and end by 4:30 PM.

Question 15

Can we combine Private Island Hopping Tour and Private Freediving tour?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no you can’t. Island Hopping and our Freediving Packages have very different routes. However, in our Tour C Private Island Hopping- one of the spots is Helicopter Island - it’s also a spot to freedive. But Private Island Hopping Tour does not include Freediving Safety Coach.

Ensuring the safety of our guests is of utmost importance to us. Therefore, we advise beginners to not engage in freediving without the guidance of a Safety Coach. However, for those who choose to do so, please note that it is at your own risk.

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