PADI Scuba Diver
Do you want to become a certified diver but don’t have much time? The PADI Scuba Diver will be perfect for you.
This course is designed for people who don’t have the time to complete the full Open Water course.
The Scuba Diver is the first level as a certified diver and is a wonderful opportunity to explore the underwater world with the comfort and safety of having an experienced guide with you.
PRICE
$350 per person
How long does it take?
2 DAYS
This is a 2-day course that is divided into 3 parts:
Knowledge Development: you will begin by completing the PADI eLearning from the comfort of your home without wasting time on classroom presentations during your vacation.
Confined Water Dive: on your first day you will complete 3 confined water dives with your instructor.
Open Water Dive: afterwards, you will get on board one of our boats to do 2 open water dives with your instructor.
This is the first scuba certification level, allowing you to dive under the supervision of a dive professional to a maximum of 12 meters / 40 feet.
Do you want to have more flexibility as a diver and go deeper? You can complete the full PADI Open Water Diver in only 1 more day.
Who can do it?
Available for ages 10 and up, it is the perfect experience for the whole family!
Scuba diving is an excellent option for couples! You always need a buddy to help you with your gear and share new adventures and experiences.
What will I learn?
During your PADI Scuba Diver Course you will learn the basic principles of scuba diving:
What to consider when planning dives
How to choose the right scuba gear for you
Underwater signals and other diving procedures
Setting up your scuba gear
Basic skills
Entering and exiting the water
Buoyancy control
Basic underwater navigation
Safety procedures
Why Roatan Divers?
As a Boutique Dive Center, we offer:
Small groups: maximum of 4 students per instructor, which means that we can focus on each guest's needs individually.
Premium Service: our team handles all equipment set-up, tank changeovers, as well as rinsing and storing of gear
Best boats: we are very proud to have the best boats on the island. Don’t lose your time with transit!
New dive gear: all of our rental BCDs, regulators, wetsuits and masks are from Mares, one of the largest scuba equipment manufacturers in the world
DIVE COMPUTER
Roatan Divers is one of the few dive shops in Roatan that offers their students to use a dive computer during their courses. Use the latest technology to track your depth, dive time, and No Decompression Limits (NDL) for the duration of your course.
What is the price?
$350 per person
No Hidden Fees! This price includes Honduras Taxes (19%), Credit Card Fees and:
PADI eLearning and certification
Full Dive Gear
3 Confined
Water Dives
2 Open
Water Dives
Frequently Asked Questions
about the PADI Scuba Diver
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YES! We will dedicate one instructor exclusive to your course and the maximum size of the group is 6 people.
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YES! You will use the BCD to help you float at the surface, but it is very important that you feel comfortable in the water. Also, in order to get your certification you will need to complete a 200-meter swim test.
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The Scuba Diver certification allows you to dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters / 40 feet under the supervision of a dive professional.
The Open Water certification is the first autonomous scuba certification level, which means that you don’t need the supervision of a dive professional. You will also be able to dive to a max. depth of 18 meters / 60 feet.
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Minimum 10 years old
Medical Form: You need to fill out a medical questionnaire. With any “Yes” response you will need a medical clearance to diving. You can acquire this at home or here on the Island at least one day prior to your dive. Ask us for the form!
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