SDI ADVANCED ADVENTURE DIVER
WHY ANILAO?
Anilao offers everything an Advanced diver wants—walls, drifts, deep sites, wrecks, macro havens, and current-swept pinnacles—all within minutes of each other.
Whether you’re practicing navigation on calm sandy slopes or dropping to 30m on a clear deep wall, Anilao provides safe, ideal, and varied environments for every required dive.
From schooling trevally and turtles to world-class macro life, every dive offers something new—making your Advanced Adventure course not just educational, but unforgettable.
- A Playground of Diverse Dive Environments — Anilao offers everything an Advanced diver wants—walls, drifts, deep sites, wrecks, macro havens, and current-swept…
- Perfect Conditions for Each Adventure Dive — Whether you’re practicing navigation on calm sandy slopes or dropping to 30m on a clear…
- Endless Marine Encounters to Level Up Your Skills — From schooling trevally and turtles to world-class macro life, every dive offers something new—making your…
WHY CHOOSE BLUE RIBBON?
Our SDI/TDI instructors specialise in developing confident, capable divers—fine-tuning buoyancy, trim, navigation, and deeper diving skills to prepare you for more advanced underwater adventures.
While there are many possible adventure dives to choose from, Anilao shines especially in advanced buoyancy, night diving, and wreck — offering real marine life, real challenges, and unforgettable experiences.
We keep groups tight and focused, giving you the time, space, and coaching you need to sharpen your skills, improve control, and enjoy every dive with confidence.
- Expert Instructors for Your Next Level — Our SDI/TDI instructors specialise in developing confident, capable divers—fine-tuning buoyancy, trim, navigation, and deeper diving…
- Perfect Training Sites for Advanced Skills — While there are many possible adventure dives to choose from, Anilao shines especially in advanced…
- Small Groups, Better Learning — We keep groups tight and focused, giving you the time, space, and coaching you need…
WHAT YOU LEARN
Each dive pushes your skills further — deeper depths, new environments, and smarter decision-making underwater.
Refine trim, control, and movement to glide effortlessly — perfect for photography, drift diving, and advanced environments.
Learn proper deep-diving techniques, gas management, and planning while discovering Anilao’s stunning deeper reefs.
- Build Real-World Diving Confidence — Each dive pushes your skills further — deeper depths, new environments, and smarter decision-making underwater.
- Master Your Buoyancy — Refine trim, control, and movement to glide effortlessly — perfect for photography, drift diving, and…
- Dive Safely at Greater Depths — Learn proper deep-diving techniques, gas management, and planning while discovering Anilao’s stunning deeper reefs.
COURSE STRUCTURE
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COURSE PREREQUISITES
You must be at least 10 years old to enrol in the SDI Advanced Adventure Diver course.
(Age 10–14 earns Junior Advanced Adventure, automatically upgraded at 15.)
You must hold an SDI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent from another recognised training agency).
You need to complete a Medical Form to make sure you are safe for diving, please review it prior to your course
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Jonathan Venn
Jon is the founder of Blue Ribbon Dive Resort in Anilao, Batangas, established in 2010. With over two decades of diving experience, he specializes in technical diving instruction and professional-level SDI/TDI courses.
A passionate explorer and dive educator, Jon is known for discovering new dive sites around Anilao and beyond. He enjoys deep-water exploration and the challenge of spotting elusive pelagic species rarely seen by recreational divers. Whether teaching advanced courses or leading technical expeditions, Jon’s focus is always on safety, precision, and adventure beneath the surface.
Ronel "Dang" Federico
Ronel, known to most as Dang, began his diving journey at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort and earned his Divemaster certification in 2016. With years of experience guiding both recreational and macro photographers around Anilao’s famous dive sites, Dang has developed a reputation for his incredible eagle eyes — spotting the tiniest frogfish, pygmy seahorses, and nudibranchs that others might miss.
In 2022, he became a certified SDI Instructor, sharing his deep knowledge and passion for marine life with new divers. Whether leading fun dives or teaching students, Dang’s calm, friendly nature and unmatched spotting skills make every dive both educational and unforgettable.
Jeff Zapata
Jeff has been part of the Blue Ribbon Dive Resort family since the early days, starting his professional journey as a Divemaster in 2011. With over a decade of experience exploring the reefs and slopes of Anilao, Jeff is renowned for his sharp spotting skills and calm, confident guidance underwater.
In 2023, Jeff achieved his Instructor certification, expanding his passion for diving into teaching. Known for his patience and detailed approach, he loves helping divers improve their skills while introducing them to Anilao’s incredible macro marine life — from colourful nudibranchs to rare frogfish. Whether guiding or teaching, Jeff ensures every dive is safe, relaxed, and full of discoveries.