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No Experience Necessary!
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING- half-day program
Discover excitement and adventure! This program lets you experience the thrill of scuba diving under the close supervision of a qualified PADI Instructor in ideal conditions. This dive experience is also available on the Sail Caribbean Teen Programs.
The orientation and skills session are typically conducted on Cooper Island or Norman Island. Under the palm trees you'll be introduced to basic concepts of scuba diving and you'll practice some important scuba skills off the beach in calm, clear water. Then, one of our custom dive boats will take you to enjoy your first open water dive, no deeper than 40ft/12 m. Explore one of our amazing reefs with your instructor.
These skills and the open water dive may be credited towards your PADI Scuba Diver or PADI Open Water Diver course.
Course Standards
| Prerequisite Certification: |
none |
| Minimum Age: |
10 |
| Confined Water Dive: |
1 dive |
| Open Water Dive: |
1 dive (optional) |
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Limited Time?
SCUBA DIVER- 2-day course
This is a sub-course within the PADI Open Water Diver course. If you have time constraints and are interested in always diving with a certified PADI Pro, then this course is for you!
You'll complete the first 3 academic modules, master the skills in the first 3 confined water dives and complete the first 2 open water dives of the PADI Open Water Diver course. No Exam!
The PADI Scuba Diver certification qualifies you to dive to a maximum depth of 40 ft. / 12 m under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or Instructor. You can upgrade your certification to PADI Open Water Diver certification by completing the remainder of the Open Water Course anytime, anywhere, under the supervision of any PADI Instructor.
Course Standards
| Prerequisite Certification: |
none |
| Minimum Age: |
15 (10 for Junior certification) |
| Knowledge Development: |
3 modules |
| Confined Water Dive: |
3 dives |
| Open Water Dive: |
2 dives |
| Maximum. Depth: |
40 feet / 12 meters |
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Take the Plunge-Get Certified!
OPEN WATER DIVER- 3 to 5-day course
This course is the most popular entry-level dive program in the whole world! Earn your ticket to a lifetime of adventure in scuba diving. This course is also available on the Sail Caribbean Teen Programs.
Throughout your PADI Open Water Diver course, you'll learn the fundamentals of safe scuba diving, including dive equipment, techniques, and planning. This certification allows you to rent scuba equipment, obtain air-fills and also enroll in PADI Continuing Education courses (PADI Adventure Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, or even PADI Specialties).
The PADI Open Water Diver certification is recognized worldwide. To earn this rating, you now have two options to complete the academic requirements. Option 1:complete five knowledge development sessions using the latest "GO DIVE" DVD or manual and video. Option 2: complete a PADI e-learning seminar. Both options consist of knowledge review questions, quizzes and a final exam. Regardless of which academic option you select the waterskills portion of your course is the same. During five confined water training dives, your instructor will demonstrate and then you'll practice and master important diving skills. Finally, applying everything you have learned, you will make four open water dives at favorite dive sites around the British Virgin Islands.
Note: Option 2 requires less course time once you have arrived in the BVI and is very convenient for divers who want to spend plenty of time sailing & sunbathing while on vacation in the BVI.
Course Standards
| Prerequisite Certification: |
none |
| Minimum Age: |
15 (10 for Junior certification) |
| Knowledge Development: |
5 modules (+Nat. Geo.) |
| Confined Water Dive: |
5 dives |
| Open Water Dive: |
4 dives (5 w/ Nat. Geo.) |
| Maximum Depth: |
60 feet / 18 meters |
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Make it National Geographic
The National Geographic Diver certification can be incorporated with the PADI Open Water Course. This program adds a bonus dive, extended instruction, exploration projects, and National Geographic visual materials. Sail Caribbean Divers is the ONLY National Geographic affiliated Dive Center in the BVI. The National Geographic Upgrade is very popular with our Sail Caribbean Teen Summer Programs.
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Learn basic dive skills and safety information through the PADI Open Water Diver course.
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Explore worldwide dive environments and opportunities by interacting with the National Geographic Diver Almanac and DVD.
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Learn to fine-tune your buoyancy, hover easily and maneuver carefully through delicate aquatic habitats.
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Gain practical experience by gathering information and collecting images to create a visual representation of a dive site, detailing what you've discovered through your observations.
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Improve your navigation skills by using a compass as well as natural references.
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Study a multitude of aquatic species and identify local plants and animals.
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Earn a personalized National Geographic Diver Certification card.
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Explore!
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