Neptune on Facebook

Neptune are now represented on Facebook as well! Here we will post up-coming events such as PADI dive courses, diving in Moalboal and Santander and dive safaris in the Bohol Sea. We will try to be the best out post for diving in and around Moalboal and Santander, Cebu/Philippines. To become a fan of Neptune on Facebook, please follow this link to Facebook, We here at Neptune hope to see you on Facebook soon as possible.

NEPTUNE DIVING ADVENTURE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL (IDC) PROGRAMS FOR 2009

September Program (2009)
Assistant Instructor Course: Sep 24-26
OWSI Program: Sep 29 - Oct 2
IDC Staff Instructor Course: Sep 24 - Oct 2
EFRI Sep 27-28
EMERGENCY OXYGEN PROVIDER Sep 27-28
PADI IE: Puerto Galera Oct 6-7, Dumaguete City Oct 9-10

November Program (2009)
Assistant Instructor Course: Nov 12-14
OWSI Program: Nov 17-20
IDC Staff Instructor Course: Nov 12-20
EFRI Nov 15-16
EMERGENCY OXYGEN PROVIDER Nov 15-16
PADI IE: Cebu City Nov 22-23, Boracay 25-26
Puerto Galera Dec 1-2

PRICES AND WHAT ARE INCLUDED

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR COURSE: €425EuR
Including: Air fills, boat trips, handouts, Instructor
Candidate Workbook, Confined Water lesson Preparation Slate,
OW training Dive lesson Planning Slate.
Not included: Registration fees (Australian dollar,
56AUS.) Materials (see list).

OWSI PROGRAM: €650EuR.
Including: Air fills, boat trips, handouts, Instructor
Candidate Workbook, Confined Water lesson Preparation Slate,
OW training Dive lesson Planning Slate.
Not included: Registration fees (Australian dollar,
160AUS.) Materials (see list).

IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR COURSE: €500EuR.
Including: Air fills, boat trips, handouts.
Not included: Registration fees (Australian dollar,
88AUS.) Materials (see list).

EFR INSTRUCTOR COURSE & EMERGENCY OXYGEN PROVIDER COuRSE: €390EuR.
Including: Barriers & handouts.
Not included: Registration fees (Australian dollar,
69AUS.) Materials (see list).

NEPTUNE INSTRUCTOR PACKAGE 1
Assistant Instructor Course + OWSI Program,
Including: Air fills, boat trips, handouts, Instructor
Candidate Workbook, Confined Water lesson Preparation Slate,
OW training Dive lesson Planning Slate.
Not included: Registration fees (Australian dollar,
56AUS.) Materials (see list).
PADI IDC Fees (AUS $160)
PADI IE Fees (USD $440)
Program: €995EuR.

NEPTUNE INSTRUCTOR PACKAGE 2
Assistant Instructor Course + OWSI Program + EFRI +
PADI Oxygen Provider Course
Including: Air fills, boat trips, handouts, Instructor
Candidate Workbook, Confined Water lesson Preparation Slate,
OW training Dive lesson Planning Slate, barriers & handouts.
Not included: Registration fees (Australian dollar,
56AuS.) Materials (see list).
PADI IDC Fees (AUS $160)
PADI IE Fees (USD $440)
PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Fees (AUS $69)
Program: €1200EuR.

Send the IDC application from from the Instructor Manual along with a deposit of €400.00Euro, $400uSD or Php20000.00
(Reservations cannot be held without deposit). the balance to be paid is uS dollar or Euro (Cash or traveller’s cheques) or
Philippine Pesos. Visa, Master, JCB and American Express Card is accepted on registration.

Cancellation
Cancellation conditions counting back from start of activity:
• 60 days or more: deposit returned minus bank charges
• Between 30 and 60 days: deposit lost
• Between 15 and 30 days: 50% of total price returned
• Less than 15 days: Total price lost

If You need any help with ordering materials, please contact us well in advance.

Notes
1. All registration fees / outstanding balance is due on registration day.
2. Each student needs a complete set of diving equipment (see Instructor Manual).
3. Dress is casual: shorts, printed t-shirt and shoes are acceptable.
Languages available: English and Swedish (no extra charge for translation)

Neptune Diving Adventure, Inc.
Panagsama Beach, 6032 Moalboal/Cebu, Philippines.
Cellular: +63(0)915-8646 103
E - mail: Neptune Diving Adventure

Best chicken in Moalboal

Remy Bertchi, our old friend and Divemaster here at Neptune invented the best way to cook a chicken in our barbecue. As you can see on the pictures the only thing you need is the chicken and one San Miguel beer in can. Then the only thing you need to do is to put it in our barbecue for 30 to 60 min depending on the size of the chicken. I can only say that the chicken was fantastic when it was ready. Our barbecue still rocks her eon the beach so don't forget to use next time you are here diving with us.

Letters from abroad, Harumi and Stefan

NeptuneでAOWDとNitroxのコースを受講。料金も内容も間違いなく５つ星。スタッフもみんな親切。特にJesperの自然との融合とも言うべきDiving styleは是非とも参考にしたい。数あるDiving centerの中からNeptune を選んで本当に良かったと思う。また是非訪れたい。

Harumi from Tokyo, Japan (May 2009)

Eine Woche Tauchen in den Gewässern rund um Moalboal – dank Jesper und seinem Team eine tolle Erfahrung. Jeder Tauchgang wurde absolut professional vorbereitet, durchgeführt und nachbesprochen. Jespers persönliches Engagement ist vorbildlich. Das Lernen in den Kursen ist konzentriert, aber es bleibt genug Freiraum für Fun(diving). Ich kann Neptune Diving nur empfehlen.

Stefan from Frankfurt, Germany (May 2009)

PADI eLearning Dive Courses in Moalboal

Ed Shaw came to us here at Neptune Diving Adventure as our first PADI Open Water Diver Course online with PADI eLearning Dive Course here in Moalboal. Ed worked his way through the PADI Open Water Diver Course online home in England. After that he came here to us in Moalboal to complete his in water training. Ed's friend, Dave Breakingbury a PADI Divemaster said that this is the new way to learn the PADI Open Water Diver Course online with PADI eLearning. People are able to start right away instead of waiting for the journey to begin. No need to spend time in the classroom, start diving right away when you arrive at your destination. If you need some more information about the PADI Open Water Diver Course and PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course online with PADI eLearning, please follow this link for PADI eLearning Dive Courses. Or if you contact us here at Neptune Diving Adventure for more information regarding these PADI Courses.

My old friend Per Magnusson and his family visited us here in Moalboal

Per och Eva med barnen Björn, Oscar, Sonnelie and Emma came and visited us here in Moalboal. Björn, Oscar and Sonnelie took their Padi Open Water Diver Course with us. Per took his Padi Open Water Course many years ago here in Moalboal with me as well. During their course did Per, Eva and Emma some touring around here in Moalboal with Lybeth. When the course then was finished Per Join the group for some fun diving at Pescador Island and here on our house reef in Panagsama, Moalboal. After they went to Dumaguete City, Negros for one night with us and from there they took the ferry to Bohol and then down to Panglao for more diving. Their trip ended up in Malapascua where they where diving as well. You all dive safely and we all here at Neptune hopes to see you around here again for some more diving in the future.

Kids River Climbing with Planet Action in Moalboal

Me and Jochen from Planet Action Adventure took some kids river climbing the other day. Alliah and Aidan was with during this trip and this is the first time they where doing this. Aidan is most likely the youngest person ever who have done this river climbing with Planet Action Jochen said. Aidan will be 6 years old this coming April 10 so he is still only 5 years old. Both Alliah and Aidan did fine swimming and climbing around in Kawasan Falls the whole day. After the trip both Alliah and Aidan where very happy and very tired as well. All kids who on this trip had one adult who helped them all the time. Most of the trips Jochen and his boys does from Planet Action young kids can go on. So don't forget to visit Planet Action Adventure on your next trip to Moalboal diving.

Latvian group diving in Moalboal

Alexsandr Marinicev and Martin Slinsans brought their dive club, Waterworld Expedition from Latvia to dive with us here in Moalboal. Alexsandr, a former world champion in underwater macro photography enjoyed the diving very much here in Moalboal. Alexandr took a lot of nice pictures here and i hope we would have change to see them one time. Martin who have been diving around the world also said the diving was really good in Moalboal. The weather and visibility in Moalboal during their stay was perfect.The visibility was more than 40m plus they told us. Both Macro and wide angle photography was good Alexsandr told us. Raitis Skilters was filming underwater and he also he said that the conditions both in the water and on land was perfect for him. Raitis films was very nice and i also hope we could have a look at this later also when all is finish. Marija Kapelka was the only one who did not dive when they arrive here. So me and Marija did a Scuba Diver Course while the others where out diving around here in Moalboal. We all here at Neptune Diving Adventure and Lantaw Restaurant would like to thank you all for coming diving with us here in Moalboal. We also hope to see you back here in Moalboal or in Santander soon again for more good diving. Thank you very much Alexsandr for the very nice Calendar you gave us.

Dolphin Watching & Caving for the kids in Moalboal

Neptune Diving Adventure and Planet Action Adventure organized a day out for our guests kids. Early in the morning we started with some Dolphin watching and in the afternoon they went caving in the mountains. Dolphin watching here in Moalboal is very good but few people are doing this. This is a very good opportunity for the kids to see dolphins in the wild here in Moalboal. Whales and Dolphins are available here in Moalboal all around the year but now in the summer is the best time to see them. Moalboal offer a very good and very easy way to see both whales and dolphins both for kids and adults. The kids have seen a lot of dolphins this morning so they were very happy. After this the staff of Planet Action took the kids caving up in the mountains behind Moalboal. Here they could swim inside cave full of fresh water. Planet Action offer a lot of different trips both for kids and adult. These trips are very good for people who like to have a day of diving, or if they don't dive at all. Moalboal is good for both diving and different actions up in the mountains.

My Papa was visiting us in Moalboal and Santander

My papa, Benny Nykvist came and visited us both in Moalboal and Santander. He stayed with us for 3 weeks and during this time we celebrated his 69th birthday in Santander. We spent time both in Moalboal, Santander and Dumaguete so he could stay with Alliah and Aidan while they are in school. He will be back next year again he told us so for sure he enjoy his time here with us. To see some pictures from his stay here, please follow this link to Flickr:

Božidar Bajželj and Aquanauts diving in Moalboal and Santander

Božidar Bajželj (Aquanauts) from Slovenia have been back again visiting us in Moalboal and Santander for diving. First week they stayed in Moalboal for there diving. Second week they stayed in Santander and from here they visited places like Sumilon Island, Cebu, Apo Island, Negros, Balicasag Island, Bohol and of course Santander, Cebu for diving. The diving in Moalboal was great with alot of nice things for them to see. From Santander the diving took them a little bit further to places Sumilon Island, Apo Island, Balicasag Island on day trips. During there stay in Santander there where staying at Eden Resort To see more pictures from this trip, please follow this link to Flickr: LIVING AND DIVING IN SANTANDER AND MOALBOAL's photostream.

Underwater engagement in Moalboal

Cecilia Bryngelsson and Benny Brumberg and there instructor / guide Joris Rombouts went for a dive this afternoon on the house reef. Little we all knew that this would be Benny and Cecilias engagement to marry underwater. Joris was there witness to there engagement on this beautiful day here in Moalboal / Cebu, Philippines. We here at Neptune Diving Adventure would like to congratulate them both to there engagement and future wedding as well. Thank you very much for doing this with us here at Neptune and we all hope to see you again in the future for some more nice diving here in Moalboal.

Photo Session

Joris Rombouts and Eric Gabales, our new Divemaster and son of Johnny Gabales have just arrived after a photo session at Tongo Marine Sanctuary. Aidan, my son is the one who takes care of the boat upon arrival as well. Joris is very good and Eric is learning from him with my camera. Todays agenda was the Ghost Pipe Fish down at Tongo, there are several different colors so they had to change in-between different areas to find them. This way of diving is not so bad as well, you ask Caidec nicely to borrow his little banca boat and of you go to Tongo. Takes only 10 min to paddle and the ride is very nice there.

Shark Frenzy

Tonki & Claire, Our old friends from Belgium are here again during there shark frenzy month. They have seen a few different sharks in the area this time and Tonki have taken some pictures for us to look at. The first one is from the baby whitetip sharks at Pescador Island in very shallow water. The other one is of course the whale shark, also taken at Pescador Island. We hope you have some more shark encounters and alot more nice pictures as well for your future reference.

PADI Courses 2008

Our first PADI courses this year was all from Scandinavia. Standing from the left are: Harry Silven (Finland), Sitting next, Per-Martin Ekelund and Maria Andersson (Sweden), Sitting next, Tony Karlsson and Ulrika Bertilsson (Sweden) Behind Tony and Ulrika are Joris Rombouts (Belgium) who where there instructor. Sitting next Heidi Silven (Sweden / Finland), sitting next are Johnny Gabales who where the other instructor for them together with Jesper Nyqvist who took this picture. Dive safely and we hope to see you down here again sometime in the future.

Eden Resort official opening

Dennis & JanJan Pettersson, owner of Eden Resort in Santander have now opened the resort to the public. During the new years celebrations Dennis announced the opening of the resort to everybody's surprise. Neptune Diving Adventure will be responsible for all diving in the resort. From Santander we will offer diving in the whole of the Bohol Sea including places like Sumilon Island, Apo Island, Siquijor Island, Balicasag Island, Cabilao Island, Pescador Island in Moalboal and the rest of Negros, Bohol and Cebu Island. For more information about this, please send us an email.

Thresher Shark jumping at white beach

Me and my good friend Markku was out biking around the white beach area today. After we have been exploring some new small roads there in the back of white beach we return to the ocean front for a beer. Right i in front of our eyes a thresher shark jumped out of the water three times. You can't really see the shark on this picture since i did not have so much time to take the shoot but you do see the splash after the shark have landed in the water again. Sitting there on the beach talking and then suddenly this shark jumps out of the water right in front of you is very nice, especially fro Markku who never even tried to scuba dive. He was very happy and so was i so maybe in the future Markku will start to dive also, who knows.

Jesper 40 years old

April 17, 2007. Jesper had his 40th birthday in the dive shop.

First of all i like to say thank you very much to Neptune staff! Without them this day would not be possible. Neptune staff are something very special to me and my family, thank you again for all the things you did for me this day. Then i also have to say thank you to all the other people who joined me for this day. You all people made this day a very special day for me and i will not forget this in the first place. You all who where there know who this is intended for and i hope to see you all soon again.

Whale shark encounter in Moalboal

My very good friend Peter Rados came and visited me again in Moalboal. This is the second time he is here trying to spot the whale shark. This time Peter was very lucky with his diving both in Moalboal and Apo Island. In Moalboal he saw the whale shark at last and he was very happy for this. Peter told us he will back in the end of the year again with his new wife so we are looking forward to this here at Neptune.

Malapascua / Cebu

Mark and Charles Scuba have been back again with us here at Neptune. This time we started in Malapascua for a few days and then after we went to Moalboal. Both in Malapascua and in Moalboal we had some very good dives with sharks and stuff. The high light of the trip was trying to see the thresher sharks at Monad Shoal / Malapascua. We went there 3 times and every time we saw thresher sharks so everybody was very happy. In Moalboal we saw the whale shark of course like we always do with this group. Thank you again Marl and Charles Scuba for coming and visit us and we hope to see you soon again.