The PADI Tropical Referral is designed for those divers who wish to complete their class and pool sessions here, but prefer to do their ocean dives in a warmer climate. Because the PADI system is taught worldwide, you can complete your training anywhere in the world as long as it’s done through a PADI certified Instructor (please note that you will have to pay extra for the completion of your course at whatever rates the receiving resort has set). You will have one year to complete your course once you’ve started it.
Alternately, if you are looking to complete your Open Water Certification here (you have been referred from a different PADI Instructor), and wish to complete your ocean dives, we can do that too! The ocean dives are run every weekend in conjunction with the Open Water Course. (Referral Upgrade $249.95)
When you are arranging to complete your ocean dives, please make sure you complete the dives with a PADI Dive Shop. You can use PADI’s dive shop locator here.
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Complete 5 evenings of class and pool work with this very flexible option.
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Complete all of your class and pool work over one weekend
Upcoming Weekend Courses
Once you complete your class/pool sessions, you can choose any weekend afterwards to complete your ocean dives. We run them EVERY weekend!
Our Weekend Semi-Private Course is designed for those who want to obtain their PADI Open Water Certification but have a busy weekday evening schedule, or for those who would prefer to learn at a faster pace with a smaller group of students. On completion of this course you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. This PADI certification is internationally recognized and allows you to scuba dive (up to 18 meters/30 feet) anywhere in the world. Anyone who is . . . . • 10 years and up! • Has Basic Swimming Skills (Need to be able to swim 200m, and float for 10 min) • Is in good physical health and can complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire • New to diving! No prior experience with scuba diving is required. Short on time? Check out our Private Fast Track option! Our Weekend Semi-Private Course is designed for those who want to obtain their PADI Open Water Certification but have a busy weekday evening schedule, or for those who would prefer to learn at a faster pace with a smaller group of students. On completion of this course you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. This PADI certification is internationally recognized and allows you to scuba dive (up to 18 meters/30 feet) anywhere in the world. Anyone who is . . . . • 10 years and up! • Has Basic Swimming Skills (Need to be able to swim 200m, and float for 10 min) • Is in good physical health and can complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire • New to diving! No prior experience with scuba diving is required. Short on time? Check out our Private Fast Track option! Our Weekend Semi-Private Course is designed for those who want to obtain their PADI Open Water Certification but have a busy weekday evening schedule, or for those who would prefer to learn at a faster pace with a smaller group of students. On completion of this course you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. This PADI certification is internationally recognized and allows you to scuba dive (up to 18 meters/30 feet) anywhere in the world. Anyone who is . . . . • 10 years and up! • Has Basic Swimming Skills (Need to be able to swim 200m, and float for 10 min) • Is in good physical health and can complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire • New to diving! No prior experience with scuba diving is required. Short on time? Check out our Private Fast Track option! Our Weekend Semi-Private Course is designed for those who want to obtain their PADI Open Water Certification but have a busy weekday evening schedule, or for those who would prefer to learn at a faster pace with a smaller group of students. On completion of this course you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. This PADI certification is internationally recognized and allows you to scuba dive (up to 18 meters/30 feet) anywhere in the world. Anyone who is . . . . • 10 years and up! • Has Basic Swimming Skills (Need to be able to swim 200m, and float for 10 min) • Is in good physical health and can complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire • New to diving! No prior experience with scuba diving is required. Short on time? Check out our Private Fast Track option! Our Weekend Semi-Private Course is designed for those who want to obtain their PADI Open Water Certification but have a busy weekday evening schedule, or for those who would prefer to learn at a faster pace with a smaller group of students. On completion of this course you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. This PADI certification is internationally recognized and allows you to scuba dive (up to 18 meters/30 feet) anywhere in the world. Anyone who is . . . . • 10 years and up! • Has Basic Swimming Skills (Need to be able to swim 200m, and float for 10 min) • Is in good physical health and can complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire • New to diving! No prior experience with scuba diving is required. Short on time? Check out our Private Fast Track option! Apr 20 Sat 
Who can take this course?
How long does it take?
• 2 Weekends (The first for the class/pool sessions and the second for your 4 ocean dives): 9am-4pm each day Course Price $559.95 Includes:
• Training materials • 1 weekend class/pool sessions • 1 weekend of ocean dives (4 dives total) • Transportation (spaces are limited) • Basic scuba gear Optional Drysuit Upgrade $99.95 (Includes an additional evening in the pool) + Students are required to provide their own personal gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots, & gloves) which can be rented for $50. This $50 can be credited towards your purchase should you decide to invest in your own personal gear either during or after the course.
May 18 Sat Who can take this course?
How long does it take?
• 2 Weekends (The first for the class/pool sessions and the second for your 4 ocean dives): 9am-4pm each day Course Price $559.95 Includes:
• Training materials • 1 weekend class/pool sessions • 1 weekend of ocean dives (4 dives total) • Transportation (spaces are limited) • Basic scuba gear Optional Drysuit Upgrade $99.95 (Includes an additional evening in the pool) + Students are required to provide their own personal gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots, & gloves) which can be rented for $50. This $50 can be credited towards your purchase should you decide to invest in your own personal gear either during or after the course.
Jun 15 Sat Who can take this course?
How long does it take?
• 2 Weekends (The first for the class/pool sessions and the second for your 4 ocean dives): 9am-4pm each day Course Price $559.95 Includes:
• Training materials • 1 weekend class/pool sessions • 1 weekend of ocean dives (4 dives total) • Transportation (spaces are limited) • Basic scuba gear Optional Drysuit Upgrade $99.95 (Includes an additional evening in the pool) + Students are required to provide their own personal gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots, & gloves) which can be rented for $50. This $50 can be credited towards your purchase should you decide to invest in your own personal gear either during or after the course.
Jul 20 Sat Who can take this course?
How long does it take?
• 2 Weekends (The first for the class/pool sessions and the second for your 4 ocean dives): 9am-4pm each day Course Price $559.95 Includes:
• Training materials • 1 weekend class/pool sessions • 1 weekend of ocean dives (4 dives total) • Transportation (spaces are limited) • Basic scuba gear Optional Drysuit Upgrade $99.95 (Includes an additional evening in the pool) + Students are required to provide their own personal gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots, & gloves) which can be rented for $50. This $50 can be credited towards your purchase should you decide to invest in your own personal gear either during or after the course.
Aug 17 Sat Who can take this course?
How long does it take?
• 2 Weekends (The first for the class/pool sessions and the second for your 4 ocean dives): 9am-4pm each day Course Price $559.95 Includes:
• Training materials • 1 weekend class/pool sessions • 1 weekend of ocean dives (4 dives total) • Transportation (spaces are limited) • Basic scuba gear Optional Drysuit Upgrade $99.95 (Includes an additional evening in the pool) + Students are required to provide their own personal gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots, & gloves) which can be rented for $50. This $50 can be credited towards your purchase should you decide to invest in your own personal gear either during or after the course.
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Super patient, kind, and supportive! Friend and I took the open water scuba referral course to finish it off in Thailand. Very knowledgeable and inclusive, especially when you’re “diving” into the unknown, and may be a bit apprehensive. Called them back and forth a few times over our time taking the course, and had nothing but friendly and very supportive conversations. Would definitely recommend to everyone! Looking into taking the intro to dry suit courses once we get back! –Ximena Alexandra
