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PADI / SSI Open Water Certification

Recommended by 100% of travelers
St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Embrace adventure and become a certified Scuba diver by prebooking this St. Thomas scuba diving certification class. With PADI, SSI, and SDI qualifications available, you'll come away with a qualification gained while exploring all the gorgeous reefs and wrecks that St. Thomas has to offer. To provide a safe and comfortable experience once you've completed your e-learning modules, your instructor leads you through skills in confined water. Then, jump off a boat and into the water to become open-water qualified.
  • Learn to scuba dive safely from a qualified instructor in St. Thomas
  • Enjoy an easy-to-learn-in setting with a maximum of eight people
  • Bottled water, soft drinks, and snacks are supplied for your comfort
  • Relax knowing all necessary equipment is included for this course

What's Included

  • Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Professional guide
  • Use of dive gear
  • PADI or SSI e-learning materials
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Saga Haven Marina
    00802, St Thomas 00802, USVI

    **First meeting/pool session is at the Dive SHOP at Limetree Resort.** The scheduled boat dives, meeting will be at Aqua Marine dive CENTER at Saga Haven Marina. **contact aqua marine to schedule all 3 sessions!**

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • All guests must be able to swim comfortably and capably in an open water environment without assistance.
  • Divers are advised to allow a minimum of 18 hours after diving before flying.
  • Students will be required to complete a standard Diver Medical Questionnaire on arrival and are also advised to review ahead of time for any health conditions that may require a doctor's written pre-approval.
  • Minimum age 10 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • you will need to complete eLearning before starting the in-water training. Find eLearning here https://www.padi.com/courses/open-water-diver?irra=21917
  • Please contact us to schedule pool and open water dives. We can also help assign eLearning.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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From $795.00

per person

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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