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Open Water Certification Courses

This section contains descriptions and prices for the following programs:

Complete Open Water Certification Program The beginning course for everyone who wants to earn their lifetime certification as a diver.
Start-At-Home Open Water Certification Program The same course as above, only this option allows you to complete some of the academic work at home, before you arrive on island.
PADI eLearning Certification Program PADI on-line learning, with completion of confined water and Open Water Dives on island.
Open Water Referral Dives The Open Water Dives component of the full certification course for divers who did their classroom and pool training at their local dive shop prior to arriving on island.

Complete Open Water Certification Program (On-Island)

This is the initial certification course for all divers. Included in this program are academic presentations, confined water (pool or shallow ocean) sessions where you learn the skills and techniques of diving, and finally, actual boat diving in the open waters of the crystal clear Bahamian waters.
Course Fees
Private Instruction
Semi-Private Class (2 persons)
Group Class (3 or more persons)
On Island Price
$950 per person
$605 per person
$490 per person

Course Schedule
Frequency
Scheduled around your presence on island.
Duration
4 days
9 hours academic presentations
9 hours confined water training
2 half days of Open Water dives on a boat
Departure / Return Times
Based on your availability.
Dive Equipment Included
Mask, Fins, Snorkel, BC, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, Weightbelts
Additional Materials Provided
Textbook & Certification Fees
Additional Required Equipment
Log Book
Optional Wetsuit Rental ($10)
Pre-Requisite For Participation
10 Years Old
Good Physical Health
Basic Swimming Ability
Number of Required Dives
4 - included in price
Certification Earned
Open Water Diver

All prices are correct as of the revision date listed at the bottom of this page. Prices are subject to change without notice.

PADI eLearning Open Water Certification Program

PADI has introduced an on-line learn at your leisure multi media course. We are pleased to offer this exciting new way to learn to scuba dive.

Part 1:
The program begins with following the link where you register with PADI for the online course. There is a fee from PADI for the course paid directly to them of $120 (US).

Part 2:

When you arrive at Stuart Cove's you will meet one of our friendly instuctors to review your course paperwork and take a short quiz. Immediately following you will begin the confined water and progress to the open ocean dives.

On Island Course Fees
Private Instruction
Semi-Private Class (2 persons)**
Group Class (3 or more persons)**
$765 per person
$505 per person
$420 per person
Advanced Booking Course Fees
(prior to travel to Nassau)
Private Instruction
Semi-Private Class (2 persons)**
Group Class (3 or more persons)**
$555 per person
$380 per person
$325 per person

**Semi Private and Group- defined as multiple people within the same reservation.  Stuart Cove’s does not form the group.

Course Schedule
Frequency
Scheduled around your presence on island.
Duration
3 days
Day 1 AM & PM Academic Review
Pool Session
Day 2
AM
Open Water Dives
Day 3
AM
Open Water Dives

We strongly suggest you expand your trip at least one day beyond the initial training days to allow extra time to complete your course in case of unexpected weather conditions.

Departure / Return Times
Based on your availability.
Dive Equipment Included
Mask, Fins, Snorkel, BC, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, Weightbelts
Additional Materials Provided
eLearning Enhancement Pack
Additional Required Equipment

Optional Wetsuit Rental ($10)

Pre-Requisite For Participation
13 Years Old
Satisfactory completion of the PADI eLearning Course
Good Physical Health
Basic Swimming Ability
Number of Required Dives
4 - included in price
Certification Earned
Open Water Diver

Start At Home Open Water Certificaiton Program

Our Start At Home beginner diver training program allows you to learn the basics of diving in the comfort and convenience of your home prior to your trip to Nassau. This means that you will spend your vacation time in the water enjoying the beautiful sights of the underwater world.

Part 1:
The program begins with study at home using either DVD's or a CD-ROM program in conjunction with your text book.

Part 2:
When you arrive at Stuart Cove's you will review the at home study materials and then join our friendly instructors for your in-water training. You will begin in the swimming pool and progress to the open ocean.

Course Fees
Private Instruction
Semi-Private Class (2 persons)
Group Class (3 or more persons)
$765 per person
$505 per person
$420 per person
Course Schedule
Frequency
Scheduled around your presence on island.
Duration
3 days
Day 1 9:00 am Academic Review
Break for Lunch
Pool Session
Day 2 9:00 am Pool Session
Break for Lunch
Open Water Dives
Day 3 9:00 am Pool Session
Break for Lunch
Open Water Dives

We strongly suggest you expand your trip at least one day beyond the initial training days to allow extra time to complete your course in case of unexpected weather conditions.

Departure / Return Times
Based on your availability.
Dive Equipment Included
Mask, Fins, Snorkel, BC, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, Weightbelts
Additional Materials Provided
Certification Fees
Additional Required Equipment

Log Book
Optional Wetsuit Rental ($10)

Pre-Requisite For Participation
10 Years Old
Good Physical Health
Basic Swimming Ability
Number of Required Dives
4 - included in price
Certification Earned
Open Water Diver

Open Water Referal Dives

New divers who have already completed their classroom and confined water course requirements at their home may present a Referral Letter and complete their Open Water dives in our warm tropical environment. Upon successful completion of the open water dives the diver will be awarded their Open Water Certification. Referrals are accepted from PADI, Universal Referal System, & Global Referal System.

Pre-Requisite: Completion of Classroom & Pool Training for Scuba Certification.

Course Fees
Up to a maximum of 8 students per instructor.
$299 per person
Course Schedule
Frequency
Scheduled around your presence on island.
Duration
2 Half Days morning or afternoon
2 training dives each day on a boat.
Departure / Return Times
9:00 am to 12:30 pm or
1:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Dive Equipment Included
Tanks, Weights, Weightbelts
Additional Materials Provided
None
Additional Required Equipment

Log Book
Optional Wetsuit Rental ($10)

Pre-Requisite For Participation
Signed and Dated Referral Letter from your instructor

Completion of the classroom and pool training within the past 12 months.

Number of Required Dives
4 - included in price
Certification Earned
The agency you did your classoroom & pool training with.
PADI
SDI
SSI
NAUI
SSI

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Last Updated: Friday, July 06, 2007
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