Note:
Even if you have taken this course before, if you do not have a license, it is mandatory to follow the whole process once again.
That is why I recommend you to think about becoming a certified scuba diver in case you like diving and you want to continue this activity.
When you get the certification you can use it anywhere in the world. Its validity is unlimited (certification does not expire).
Information on how to obtain a license and what are the conditions (costs and duration) can be found in the Become a Certified Scuba Diver section.
Minimum requirement:
age minimum 10 years old. You are allowed to dive at maximum 12 meters deep (40 feet).
Physical condition:
persons who suffer of one from the following conditions list CAN NOT DIVE without medical certificate:
ear infection, history of ear disease, hearing loss or problems with balance
sinus surgery
cold, congestion, sinusitis or bronchitis
respiratory problems, severe attacks of hayfever or allergies, or lung disease
history of chest surgery
active asthma or history of emphysema or tuberculosis
the person is taking medication that carries a warning about any impairment of her / his physical or mental abilities
behavioral health, mental or psychological problems or a nervous system disorder
pregnancy
history of colostomy
history of heart disease or heart attack, heart surgery or blood vessel surgery
history of high blood pressure, angina, or take medication to control blood pressure
people over 45 that have a family history of heart attack or stroke
history of bleeding or other blood disorders
history of diabetes
a history of seizures, blackouts or fainting, convulsions or epilepsy or take medications to prevent them
history of back, arm or leg problems following an injury, fracture or surgery
fear of closed or open spaces or panic attacks (claustrophobia or agoraphobia)
Clients will receive a questionnaire and they have to fill it before starting the diving lessons in order to assure us they can dive.
Course development:
- You have to watch a 20 minutes video.
This is a standard rule every dive center have to follow. Watching the video is more easy to understand how to use the equipment, the steps you have to do in order to dive and what skills are necessary in diving. Also, persons are teached the rules of diving safely. - One lesson in the pool for maximum 40 minutes.
In the pool we exercise the necessary skills we saw in the video. This step is mandatory to pass for going to the next step – open water dive. - Open water dive.
For this step, you can choose the maximum depth you want to go diving. The minimum is 5 meters and the maximum is 12 meters. Taking into account your option we will choose the most suitable place for diving. You can see the places you can dive in the section Places for Open Water Diving near Punta Cana or Bayahibe.
For groups with more than 10 persons the price is directly negotiable.
You will also receive photos with you, if you specify this when purchasing one of the packages.
These are for free if you agree to use them to promote our activities (on our website and social media). In this regard, we will ask you to sign an agreement before the course.
If you do not agree to use them for our promotion, the price is 10 USD / person and 25 USD for groups of less than 5 people.
Tips & tricks:
It will be more comfortable for you to wear a bathing suit and flip flops when you come for diving.
Take a beach towel with you.
It is helpful to have sunglasses and something to cover your head to protect you from insolation.
Take dry clothes with you to put on after we return from diving.
It would be good to have a sandwich with you. After you dive you will be hungry. We offer you water and soda (Coca Cola).
Tip for people with long hair: have your hair tied out of your face, so as not to be uncomfortable during the dive.
