Courses

Price:

$455 US SSI – $630 US PADI

We accept cash or credit cards.
A non-refundable deposit of $55 us for SSI or $230 us for PADI eLearning codes.
Prices include Taxes and National Marine Park contributions.

Before embarking on this journey, please consider:

• For those who are 10 or 11 years old a Junior Open Water Diver course is available. This course focuses on the unique needs of younger divers. This training is limited to a maximum depth of 40ft/12m. These Junior Open Water Divers will have a divemaster as a buddy once they become certified.
• For those who are 12 to 15 years old, we offer Junior Open Water to a maximum depth of 60ft/18m and always with a certified adult dive buddy.
• Older than 15 will receive a standard Open Water Diver certification.
• Caribe Paradise Divers is a boutique dive operation where you will receive personalized attention. Each individual student will learn with our patient, understanding and knowledgeable certified PADI Instructor. The course is completed over a period of 3 days, 4-5 hours each day depending how easy you master the skills. Training can be completed in the morning or afternoon, it is your vacation, your time.

Course Description:

Our course is designed to allow divers to become comfortable and confident with the skills needed to dive. A combination of e-learning, hands on skills and in-water training will guide you to becoming a competent diver. We focus on core skills in the Open Water Diver course, such as assembling SCUBA gear, buoyancy control and ocean preservation methods. Depths are limited to 60ft/18m deep (still with plenty to see).

The course is divided into 3 sections, e-learning, confined water diving, and open water diving:

1. E-learning – Prior to confined and open water dives, you will have independent study where you will learn about scuba diving principles and terminology. After guided learning and quizzes, your instructor will review areas as necessary. This section is performed at your pace but is completed before your 3-day in person training.  Paper book learning is available. Please contact us for details about this option.
2. Confined water diving – You will practice using scuba gear in a swimming pool at our CARIBE PARADISE APARTMENTS or at our shop at CHANKANAAB PARK, until you’re comfortable. These practice “mini dives” will help you build confidence in your new abilities before making dives in open water.
3. Open water diving – In this section the diver performs the skills and acts on the information from the e-learning/confined water diving training. This is where it all comes together. The open water section is a real-life experience of being a complete SCUBA diver. Your instructor will be supporting you every step of the way.

Once these 3 sections are completed, you will receive a temporary digital certification card. After PADI processes your information, you will be assigned an eCard with your unique diver number. This is valid worldwide and does not expire. A PADI Open Water Diver certification is your passport to underwater adventure! Please note that once you are certified it’s important to stay current with your diving. The more you dive, the better you become. However, if you find that you didn’t dive for a long time or generally need a refresher (View Refresher Program). We can help get you back in the water.

Includes

• For a limited time receive free entrance to Chankanaab National Park (during the course)
• Dive equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, BCD, reg, weights and tanks)
• 3 days PADI Certified Instructor
• 2-Tank boat dive (view boat description)
• At our shop in Chankanaab Park
• Lockers
• Showers
• Changing Rooms
• Beach Chairs
• Umbrellas
• E-learning code or paper book

What do you need to know before your reservation:

• Minimum age 10 years old
• Confident swimmer in the water
• Sign and complete Open Water Diver Waiver and Medical History
• One parent signature to complete Waiver and Medical History (If younger than 18 years old)
• Available Monday to Saturday 8am till 4 pm

What to Bring

• Long sleeve shirt highly recommended
• Towel
• Extra clothes to change into after the dive
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, and food (park has 4 restaurants)

Boat description

• Our boats have ample shade from the sun and will have you arriving at the dive spot quickly so you can get in the water. (150hp Yamaha Engines)
• Boats were built specifically to offer the best comfort for divers and snorkelers, where you can roll in or use the back platform for entry by giant stride into the water.
• Boats have National Marine Park Permits. Part of the proceeds contribute to caring for the reefs.
• Boats having the National Marine Park Permits allow us to dive anywhere inside this protected area, all while respecting the annual reef closure rotation (check map calendar) and weather report.
• Regular safety inspections completed by the harbor master to assure we have the necessary first aid kits, GPS equipment, oxygen, life jackets, vhf radio and extinguishers on board.
• For your comfort we have a bathroom on board and a very stable ladder to exit from the water.
• Our boats are available for up to 12 passengers.