PADI Open Water Scuba Certification
Voted Number 1 Dive Operator in the Bahamas!PADI eLearning and Open Water Touch
PADI eLearning Certification Program
PADI on-line learning, with completion of confined water and Open Water Dives on island.
The beginning course for everyone who wants to earn their lifetime certification as a diver.
NEW Open Water Diver Touch!
Do the theory on your tablet and complete the quizzes and exam before arrival on island. Can be downloaded onto an IPAD OR Android Tablet.
Complete Open Water Certification Program
Complete Open Water Certification Program (On-Island)
The beginning course for everyone who wants to earn their lifetime certification as a diver.
Open Water Referral Dive Program
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
Open Water Certification Courses
PADI eLearningOn-Island Open Water CourseReferral DivesParticipant Requirements
PADI eLearning Open Water Certification Program
The beginning course for everyone who wants to earn their lifetime certification as a diver
PADI has introduced an online learn at your leisure multi-media course. We are pleased to offer this exciting new way to learn to scuba dive.
Signing Up for PADI eLearning
Part 1: Signup and Complete eLearning with PADI
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 $228 (USD).
Part 2: Finish Open Water Course at Stuart Cove’s
When you arrive at Stuart Cove’s you will meet one of our friendly instructors 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.
Course Fees | |
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1 Person 2 Person 3 Person PADI eLearning Fee | $744 per person $528 per person $468 per person $228 per Person |
Must be multiple people within the same reservation. Stuart Cove’s does not form the group. |
Must be at least 10 years old, in good physical health and have basic swimming ability
Pricing and Reservations
PADI eLearning Open Water Diver Course
• $744 USD (One Person) • $528 USD per Person (Two People) • $468 USD per Person (Three+ People)Dive Course Schedule
Frequency:
• Scheduled around your presence on island
Duration: 3 days
Day 1:
• AM & PM Academic Review Pool Session
Day 2:
• AM or PM Open Water Dives
Day 3:
• AM or PM 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.
• Click Here for Hotel Pick-up Times
What’s Included
• 4 Ocean Dives
Included Dive Equipment
• Mask
• Fins
• Snorkel
• BCD
• Regulator
• Tanks & Weights
• Weightbelts
Additional Materials Provided
• eLearning Enhancement Pack
• Certification Fees
For Additional Required Equipment
Optional Wetsuit Rental Available on Site
Certification Earned
Open Water Diver
Includes complimentary transfers from your hotel or cruise ship
Typical Morning Transfer Schedule
Morning | |
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6:45 AM | East End Pick-ups |
7:00 AM | Paradise Island Pick-ups |
7:45 AM | Downtown & Cruise Ship Pick-Ups |
7:30 AM | Cable Beach Pick-Ups |
7:40 AM | Orange Hill Pick-Ups |
7:50 AM | Lyford Cay Pick-Ups |
9:00 AM | Program Begins at Stuart Cove’s Docks |
9:30 AM | Boat Departs Docks |
Open Water Touch
Do the theory on your tablet and complete the quizzes and exam before arrival on island. Can be downloaded onto an iPad or Android Tablet.
Have your Open Water manual on your IPAD or Android Tablet rather than a paper manual, a great way to complete self study before arriving on island! PADI continues to lead the way in diver education with the launch of the next evolution in the PADI Open Water Diver experience: the revolutionary PADI Open Water Diver Touch. An industry first, the Touch fuses state-of-the-art technology with proven PADI instructional design to deliver the excitement and experience of learning to scuba dive to your iOS and Android tablets.The Touch is a tablet version of the manual integrating the PADI Open Water Diver manual curriculum, learning objectives, video clips, quizzes and Knowledge Reviews and exam into a rich, interactive learning environment. Since the Touch is a tablet-based application, no internet connectivity is required to view course content. So, you can conveniently access the Knowledge Development portion of the course at any time from any location…hotel, plane, home, poolside or beach!
If you complete all the Knowledge Reviews, Quizzes & Final exam before arrival you will just need to complete the pool training and four dives with an instructor therefore the cost will be the same as our eLearning option
Just inform our sales team when you make your booking if you want to do the Open Water Touch Option.
Complete Open Water Certification Program (On-Island)
The beginning course for everyone who wants to earn their lifetime certification as a diver
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.
Must be at least 10 years old, in good physical health and have basic swimming ability
Course Fees | |
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1 Person 2 Person 3 Person | $800 per person $700 per person $600 per person |
Must be multiple people within the same reservation. Stuart Cove’s does not form the group. |
Pricing and Reservations
Open Water Diver Certification Course
• $800 USD (Private One Person) • $700 USD per Person (Two People) • $600 USD per Person (Three+ People)Dive Schedule
Frequency:
• Scheduled around your presence on island
Duration:
• 3-4 days
• 8 hours academic presentations
• 8 hours confined water training
• 2 half days of Open Water dives on a boat
• Click Here for Hotel Pick-up Times
What’s Included
• 4 Ocean Dives
Included Dive Equipment
• Mask
• Fins
• Snorkel
• BCD
• Regulator
• Tanks & Weights
• Weightbelts
Additional Materials Provided
• Textbook
• Log Book
• Certification Fees
For Additional Required Equipment
Optional Wetsuit Rental Available on Site
Certification Earned
Open Water Diver
Includes complimentary transfers from your hotel or cruise ship
Typical Morning Transfer Schedule
Morning | |
---|---|
6:45 AM | East End Pick-ups |
7:00 AM | Paradise Island Pick-ups |
7:45 AM | Downtown & Cruise Ship Pick-Ups |
7:30 AM | Cable Beach Pick-Ups |
7:40 AM | Orange Hill Pick-Ups |
7:50 AM | Lyford Cay Pick-Ups |
9:00 AM | Program Begins at Stuart Cove’s Docks |
9:30 AM | Boat Departs Docks |
Referral Dives to Complete Open Water Certification
The beginning course for everyone who wants to earn their lifetime certification as a diver
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 Referral System, & Global Referral System.
Prerequisite: Completion of Classroom & Pool Training for Scuba Certification.
It is the student’s responsibility to arrive at Stuart Cove’s with the proper Referral paperwork from the certifying dive store. Failure to do so could prevent Stuart Cove’s from being able to provide services.
Please note that Stuart Cove’s is a PADI facility. If you are being certified through a different teaching agency such as NAUI, SSI, SDI, NASDS, or others, the proper form allowing an outside agency (PADI) to complete the dives must be provided to Stuart Cove’s.
Additional Information for Referral Dives | |
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Prerequisite For Participation | Signed and Dated Referral Letter from your instructor Copy of medical form including (doctor’s letter if required) Completion of the classroom and pool training within the past 12 months along with logbook |
Certification Earned | PADI SDI SSI NAUI SSI The agency you did your classroom & pool training with |
Pricing and Reservations
Open Water Diver Referral Dives
• $228 USD per Person (Two Dives) • $456 USD per Person (Four Dives)Dive Schedule
Frequency:
• Daily (2 Training Dives each day)
• Morning and Afternoon
• Half-day Duration
Mornings:
• 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Afternoons:
• 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM
• Click Here for Hotel Pick-up Times
What’s Included
• 2 or 4 Open Water dives on a boat
Included Dive Equipment
• Mask
• Fins
• Snorkel
• BCD
• Regulator
• Tanks & Weights
• Weightbelts
Optional Wetsuit Rental Available on Site
For Additional Required Equipment, Rental Gear Available on Site
Required Materials
• Textbook
• Log Book
• Certification Fees
For Additional Required Equipment, Rental Gear Available on Site
Includes complimentary transfers from your hotel or cruise ship
Typical Morning Transfer Schedule
Morning | |
---|---|
6:45 AM | East End Pick-ups |
7:00 AM | Paradise Island Pick-ups |
7:45 AM | Downtown & Cruise Ship Pick-Ups |
7:30 AM | Cable Beach Pick-Ups |
7:40 AM | Orange Hill Pick-Ups |
7:50 AM | Lyford Cay Pick-Ups |
9:00 AM | Program Begins at Stuart Cove’s Docks |
9:30 AM | Boat Departs Docks |
Typical Afternoon Transfer Schedule
Afternoon | |
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11:15 AM | East End Pick-ups |
11:30 AM | Paradise Island Pick-ups |
11:45 AM | Downtown & Cruise Ship Pick-Ups |
12:00 PM | Cable Beach Pick-Ups |
12:10 PM | Orange Hill Pick-Ups |
12:10 PM | Lyford Cay Pick-Ups |
1:00 PM | Program Begins at Stuart Cove’s Docks |
1:30 PM | Boat Departs Docks |
4:30 PM | Boat Returns to Docks |
5:00 PM | Buses depart for hotel drops |
Certification Earned
Open Water Diver
Participant Requirements
You will be required to present your certification card during check in for the trip. Failure to comply may result in being excluded from participation.
Certification Courses
In order to participate in Stuart Cove’s Dive Certification Courses, you must meet these minimum qualifications:
Prerequisites
• At least 10 years of age
• Good physical health.
• Complete Medical Questionnaire
• Basic Swimming Ability
• Children under the age of 18 must participate with a parent or guardian.
• Children under the age of 4 are not permitted onboard vessel.
• PADI eLearners: Satisfactory completion of the PADI eLearning Course
Open Water Referrals
In order to participate in Stuart Cove’s Open Water Referral Dive Program, you must meet these minimum qualifications:
Prerequisites
• At least 10 years of age
• Good physical health.
• Basic Swimming Ability
• Children under the age of 18 must participate with a parent or guardian.
• Children under the age of 4 are not permitted onboard vessel.
• Copy of medical form including doctor’s letter if required
• Completion of the classroom and pool training within the past 12 months.