Scuba Dive Virgin Islands - Adventure Center St. Thomas Virgin Islands


scuba classes
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www.scubadivevi.com


PADI SPECIALTY DIVER COURSES
PADI

 

PADI Open Water
Ready to make it official? Why not learn from the best! Our instructors provide top-notch instruction and individual attention to each student. The course involves classroom time, training videos, in-water scuba skills and four training dives. OR, do the classroom portion of your P.A.D.I. Open Water Certification at a PADI Dive Center before coming to St. Thomas and complete your four test dives with us, this is called a Referral Course, please contact us for details.

 
PADI Open Water Certification Course:
$350, plus course materials
PADI Referral Course (4 Dives only):
$250
Each student needs to complete a medical release form prior to either course option - please request a copy of the form to review.
  Underwater Naturalist
 

Underwater NaturalistDo you want to know what it is you are swimming next to while diving? This course is designed to be an introduction to the underwater world. It teaches divers how to develop safe and responsible interactions with the aquatic life while improving personal awareness of this natural environment. Our marine biologist on staff will help you identify the local tropical fish, plants, and other wildlife. Course fee includes all required equipment, instruction, two boat dives, and the PIC card for the certification. Two dives in one day.

 
Course cost:
$200
Child Rate:
N/A
   
  underwater photography
  Would you like to create physical memories of your dives? Entice friends and family by showing them pictures illustrating the wonderful creatures you are privileged to dive with! Learn how to setup, maintain, and take pictures with an underwater camera. The cost of the course covers the instruction, gear, boat dives, one roll of film, and the PIC card for certification. Cameras are not included, therefore, each diver needs to provide their own camera either personal or rent one from the dive shop. Two boat dives on one day.
Course cost: $149
 
Rental fee for the dive shop's camera:
$30
Course cost:
$200 + camera rental & film
Child Rate:
N/A
   
  enriched air specialty
  Every diver's dream is to spend more time underwater. Imagine being able to increase your bottom time by 50% or more depending on your depth and the mixture of air in your tank! This course consists of an 8-hour instructor presentation, 2 dives conducted from a dive boat, and PIC card for certification. Two dives in one day. Course cost: $195

 
Course cost:
$250
Child Rate:
N/A
   
  wreck diver
  wreck diverFeel the excitement when you explore the insides of a shipwreck and all the mysteries it left behind! Develop the skills, knowledge and techniques used while exploring a piece of history. You will practice navigating, mapping, and penetrating a wreck. Course fee includes all required equipment, instruction, four boat dives, and the PIC card for the certification. Four dives on two days.
 
Course cost:
$295
Child Rate:
N/A
   
  night diver
  When the sun sets, a whole different world wakes up underwater! Diving at night can introduce you to marine life that you do not normally see during the daylight hours! This course is designed to be an introduction by developing the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary for night diving. You will learn how to properly mark your dive site, use and maintain dive lights, and navigate underwater. Course fee includes all required equipment, instruction, three boat dives, and the PIC card for the certification. Three dives on two days.
 
Course cost:
$250
Child Rate:
N/A
   
  deep diver
  Dive down from 60 to130 feet (18 to 39.5 meters)! Familiarize yourself with the skills, knowledge, and techniques necessary in planning and conducting deep dives. You will learn the importance of proper safety equipment placement and dive table review. Course fee includes all required equipment, instruction, four boat dives, and the PIC card for the certification. Four dives on Two days.
 
Course cost:
$250
Child Rate:
N/A
   
  peak performance buoyancy
  Are you tired of constantly playing with your inflator hose, poor visibility caused by divers, or scraping your knees on the coral? Improve your buoyancy with practical exercises and skill development. You will learn how to stay off the bottom avoiding damage to the delicate reef, your equipment, and your knees! This will not only enhance your diving ability, but it will also prevent you from stirring up bottom sediment, which decreases visibility. Course fee includes all required equipment, instruction, two boat dives, and the PIC card for the certification. Two dives on one day.
 
Course cost:
$200
Child Rate: N/A
   
  underwater navigation
  Have you ever found yourself disoriented underwater despite your best efforts to pay attention to where you are? Avoid long surface swims and surfacing to see where you are by learning how to navigate yourself back to the boat or entry point every time! You will be introduced to a variety of techniques and patterns used to help you find your way around while diving. You will also review the use of a compass as well as natural navigation. Course fee includes all required equipment, instruction, three boat dives, and the PIC card for the certification. Three dives on two days.
 
Course cost:
$250
Child Rate:
N/A
   
  multilevel diver
  Increase your bottom! Multilevel dives account for your ascent to shallower depths, therefore increasing your bottom time! This course includes instruction on the use of the wheel as well as computer diving. Course fee includes all required equipment (which does not include a dive computer), instruction, two boat dives, and the PIC card for the certification. Three dives on two days.
 
Course cost:
$200
Child Rate:
N/A
   
  boat diver
  Are you tired of getting sand in all your gear, or climbing a rock garden just to get wet? Relax on the deck, take in some sun, keep an eye out for whales, or just enjoy the ride! Learn the proper procedures for diving from a boat. Course fee includes all required equipment, instruction, two boat dives, and the PIC card for the certification. Two dives on one day.
 
Course cost:
$200
Child Rate:
N/A
   
 

Prices subject to change.

 

Adventure Center
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
ph -866-TOURS-VI
ph- 340-774-2992
fax-340-774-3732
adventuretours@islands.vi


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