Is skydiving in your bucket list? Then you will be happy to know that you don’t need to go abroad to conquer your fear because you can now skydive in the Philippines. Tandem Skydiving through Skydive Greater Cebu started in 2014 and you can experience the thrill of a lifetime in scenic Bantayan Island, Cebu.
What is Tandem Skydiving?
A Tandem Skydive involves a student skydiver harnessed to a Tandem Instructor who is a licensed and experienced instructor. Before the skydive, students are taught the fundamentals of skydiving such as exit, free fall, piloting the canopy, and landing. How safe is it, you might ask. For beginners, this is the safest since you will have a qualified and licensed tandem instructor with you.
The Tandem Instructor
Skydive Greater Cebu’s Tandem Instructor is Brad Vancina, a licensed USPA Tandem Instructor, Safety Training Advisor (S&TA) with over 14,000 skydives. This cool guy also happens to be the husband of my friend Louise. His wife made sure he understands a lot of Hiligaynon words so he will feel at home. Brad is a cowboy and we all have praises for him.
Skydiving in the Philippines Date and Location
The best time to skydive in the Philipppines is during the dry season when there will be no chance for a Typhoon. Skydiving in Bantayan usually starts in January up to April at the scenic Bantayan Island, Cebu. Skydive Greater Cebu has partnered with Sta. Fe Beach Club, Ogtong Cave Resort and Kota Beach Resort and offer special package if you stay in these resorts.
If you stay at these resorts the landing area will be at their beach front otherwise it will be in the airport. They also have a special rate if you will book with a group. You will have a lot of people to cheer you on and witness one of the bravest moments of your life. How cool is that?
Skydiving in the Philippines Price
Is it expensive to skydive in the Philippines? Well, skydiving in general is not cheap since we are talking about flying and your safety. If you’re a Filipino, skydiving in the Philippines will turnout to be cheaper since you do not need to travel far. Skydive Cebu price starts at P18,000 for a tandem skydive if you are alone. But if you book in even numbered (2,4,6,8 etc) then the price is P15,000.
Here are some of the people who have done Skydiving and lived to tell one of the greatest adventures of their life.
How to Get to Bantayan Island, Cebu
If you’re coming from Cebu City, take a taxi to the North Bus Station, then take a bus to Hagnaya Port where you can take a ferry to Bantayan Island.
If you’re coming from Bacolod, take a taxi to the North Bus Station, take a bus to Cadiz City, and take a ferry to Bantayan Island.
If you’ve already made up your mind, you may contact Skydive Greater Cebu at the following:.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skydivegreatercebu
Website: www.skydivecebu.com
Mobile: + 63 923 875 1689
It’s more expensive to skydive in the Philippines than it is in Australia. How come ?
Hi! Thanks for the information, one question though, is there any age requirement? Me and my family are planning a trip to Bantayan island, we’ve decided to go there in early January. My daughters are very interested in trying skydiving, eldest is 16, whilst my youngest is turning 13, they’d be most disappointed if they won’t be able to experience this😂….
Hi Vanessa! I’m sorry I don’t have info on the age limit. It’s best to directly message their FB page.
Paano ba kung solo lang pero wala pa ako experience sa ganito?.
Ano ba dapat gawin at magkano aabutin sa gastos.
Salamat.
Hi! I think their rate now is P19,000 for a tandem skydive but you may inquire through their FB page for the updated rate. If you have no experience, tandem skydive is what you will do. You will be jumping with a USPA licensed skydiving instructor.