Barbados

Pricing

Key info

2 days (approx.)
Incl. 4 dives
Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
English
Max. 4 students / instructor
Meet at the dive center

Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
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Highlights

If you’ve always wanted to experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. The Referral option makes the most of your time - you'll complete your theory & confined water (pool) dives before you travel.

Become a licensed scuba diver in just a few days
no prior experience required
Breathe underwater for the first time (something you’ll never forget)
Make the most of your time by completing your theory and confined water (pool) dives before you arrive

Dive center

Hightide Watersports

Hightide Watersports is a PADI Dive Center on the west coast of Barbados.

No-hassle diving is what you will get when you dive with these guys. The team will set up your gear, load it to the boat and after the dive, wash it and store it away.

Single and double tank dives depart daily on shaded boats with a generous decking area. Boats have oxygen, a dry storage area, first aid kits, a camera table and easy exit and entry area.

Facilities include a gear and accesory shop, storage lockers, camera facilities, showers, equipment room and fish ID library.

A full range PADI recreational training is available, including specialties such as night and wreck diving.

PADI Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) 3 PADI Instructors Max. 8.0 divers / guide

Address: 4653 Km from your location
The Coral Reef Club, Porters, St James, No State, Barbados

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Package description

Inclusive of

4 open water dives
Open water dives
Certification papers/card
Scuba equipment rental (full set)
Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)

Requirements

Minimum age: 10+
Min. certification: None
Min logged dives: None
No experience with scuba diving required. You must be in good physical health & be able to float for 10 minutes & swim 200m unaided & without stopping. You must have completed your eLearning & confined water dives & be signed off by your instructor.

What to expect

The PADI Open Water Diver [Referral] course consists of three main phases: 1) Knowledge development: you will complete this at your leisure at home alongside your local dive center, using either PADI's eLearning system or on-site at their premises. This will cover everything you need to know about basic techniques, terminology and safety procedures in scuba diving. For each concept, you read the explanations and watch the demonstration on a video. You'll get the support of your local PADI Instructor either in-person or via telephone or email through the eLearning system. 2) Confined water dives: these are training sessions conducted in a pool or water with pool-like conditions. You’ll learn and practice the basic skills of diving as well as techniques to keep you safe and you’ll run though how to deal with a range of emergency situations should they occur. The sessions in the swimming pool are a lot of fun and give the opportunity to get familiar with the gear and techniques in a safe environment. With the Referral course, you will enjoy your confined water dives with your local dive center before traveling to your destination. 3) Open water dives: This is what it’s all about – making your first dives in the ocean! During the four open water dives, you will perform various dive skills both under water and at the surface to make sure that you are a competent and safe diver. The training portion usually only takes up the first part of the dive, meaning that you will get to spend a big part of your time diving with your instructor and exploring the underwater world. As soon as your open water training dives are approved by your instructor you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver! This means you will be allowed to rent diving equipment and dive anywhere in the world down to 18 meters, lifelong!

Other Information

Confirmation

We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

Address: The Coral Reef Club, Porters, St James, No State, Barbados

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Cancellation policy

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the activity

Contact us

Links

Account

PADI Open Water Referral Part 2/2 (Open Water dives)