PADI Scuba Diver: Intro to Certification Begins Here!
The PADI Scuba Diver course is a subset of the PADI Open Water Diver course. If you’re short on time but really want to become a diver, the PADI Scuba Diver rating might be right for you ̶ particularly if you expect to go scuba diving primarily with a dive guide.
Consider this course an intermediate step for earning an Open Water Diver certification, if that’s your ultimate goal.
PADI Scuba Divers are qualified to:
- Dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
- Obtain air fills, rent or purchase scuba equipment and participate in dive activities as long as properly supervised.
- Continue dive training by completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification and taking certain specialty diver courses.
The PADI Scuba Diver courses consist of three main phases:
The first part of the course is theoretical; the knowledge development portion. Depending on your path, you can learn the fundamentals of scuba diving online, from a video or a textbook, followed by knowledge reviews, quizzes, and a final exam. Scuba Diver certification includes completing the first three of five sections of the Open Water Diver course.
The second step involves completing confined water (shallow) dives where you will practice and master new skills with your dive instructor. You’ll complete the first three of five dives of the Open Water Diver course.
The third and final step is participating in two open water dives during which you will perform some important dive skills underwater. This is the real deal – the chance to use your skills and explore! You’ll take the first two of four dives of the Open Water Diver course.
PATH #1: PADI eLearning® or PADI Touch™ Completion Course Price
- $340.00 per person for two or more people
Begin by purchasing and completing the PADI E-learning program online on your computer or now with the Open Water Diver TouchTM on your tablet. Learn the academics at your own pace at home. (Note: The PADI eLearning program cost is an additional $190.00 USD subject to change).
Both options integrate the PADI Open Water Diver manual curriculum, learning objectives, video clips, quizzes, and Knowledge Reviews and exam into a rich, interactive learning environment. The theory learned gives you the background information you need to dive safely and allows you to study at your own pace.
Once on-island, you will meet with your instructor to do a quick review of the academics then complete your confined water skills sessions and open water dives on our lively house reef.
To enroll in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.
All students must read and complete a PADI Medical Statement prior to participating in any course.
Should any of the medical history items noted on the Statement apply to you, you will need to consult with a physician prior to participating in scuba diving. So please be sure to download and review this statement in advance.
Duration: 3 Days
Before You Arrive: Click here to purchase and register with PADI for the online course. (Current price is $185.00 US subject to change without notice.) Complete the knowledge development portion of the course online, at your own pace. Once you have completed all of the segments, print your eLearning Record to provide to your on-line PADI Instructor.
Day One: You will meet with one of our PADI instructors to review your course paperwork and review what you learned online. Immediately following begin the Confined Water training sessions. During these practice session, which are conducted in the shallow water immediately in front of the dive center, you will learn how to set up and adjust your equipment, practice skills and learn safety procedures.
Day Two: Complete two Open Water dives on our house reef. During your Open Water dives, you will practice some of the skills you mastered in the pool and learn more about actual dive procedures and planning, while gaining confidence and experience.
You’ll complete the certification paperwork, and congratulations! You are a now certified PADI Scuba Diver!
- Brief academic review.
- 3 confined water practice sessions in shallow water.
- 2 open water shore dives on the beautiful house reef, Alice in Wonderland.
- Certification fees.
Included Equipment
- Mask
- Fins
- BCD
- Regulator
- Tanks & Weights
Not Included: PADI eLearning course module is not included in the price.
PATH #2: Full Scuba Diver Certification Course Price
- $340.00 per person for two or more people
Not everyone prefers self-study or missing the chance for direct interaction with their instructor during the knowledge development process. For these individuals, taking the Full Scuba Diver Courseis likely the best option.
Your course will begin with theory: learning the fundamentals of scuba diving from video and textbook followed by knowledge reviews, quizzes, and a final exam or via eLearning. Once this is completed, you can begin your confined water skills sessions and open water dives on our lively house reef.
To enroll in a PADI Scuba Diver course, you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.
All students must read and complete a PADI Medical Statement prior to participating in any course.
Should any of the medical history items noted on the Statement apply to you, you will need to consult with a physician prior to participating in scuba diving. So please be sure to download and review this statement in advance.
Duration: 2 – 3 Days
Day One: Begin with the academic knowledge development sessions with your instructor. Begin your Confined Water training sessions. During these practice session, which are conducted in the shallow water immediately in front of the dive center, you will learn how to set up and adjust your equipment, practice skills and learn safety procedures.
Day Two: Continue with the academic knowledge development followed by the final exam. Complete the remaining Confined Water training sessions.
Day Three: Complete two Open Water dives on our house reef. During your Open Water dives, you will practice some of the skills you mastered in the pool and learn more about actual dive procedures and planning, while gaining confidence and experience.. Complete the certification paperwork, and congratulations! You are a now certified PADI Scuba Diver!
- Padi eLearning Module OR PADI Open Water Manual.
- 3 confined water practice sessions in shallow water.
- 2 open water shore dives on the beautiful house reef, Alice in Wonderland.
- Certification fees.
Included Equipment
- Mask
- Fins
- BCD
- Regulator
- Tanks & Weights
Upgrade to Full Open Water Diver
$290.00 per person
If and when the time is right, upgrade your PADI Scuba Diver Certification to full Open Water Diver Certification by”
- Knowledge Development (eLearning, independent study or in a classroom) – complete the last two sections of the Open Water Diver course.
- Confined Water Dives – complete the last two dives of the Open Water Diver course.
- Open Water Dives – complete the last two of four dives of the Open Water Diver course.
