Thinking of getting certified for an upcoming vacation, but don't have the time to put into a regular diver course? Now there's a quick and easy program designed especially for you! This is your chance to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and experience an intense adventure in a short amount of time.

The PADI Scuba Diver program is a pre-entry level certification that is perfect for vacationers or people who only plan to dive a couple times a year. As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints. With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip.

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a Scuba Diver certification.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing pool dives, knowledge development sessions and by making two open water (ocean or lake) dives.

For more information, go to the PADI website

Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of great adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.

For more information, go to the PADI website

You have already started your Open Water class at home but would like to finish it in the warm water of the Caribbean Sea or you would like to get your PADI Open Water certification but don't feel like studying during your vacation?

Dive Safaris has the solution! Start your Open Water class at home and come do your last 4 certification dives with us.

This is possible because all PADI dive centers use the same standards to train their students. After each training modules, your home instructor will sign your student performance sheet and all you will have to do is to bring it with you.

After your arrival in St Maarten, you will be able to complete your certification during your 2 days referral and then keep on diving with us for the rest of your trip.

This is what you will need to bring with you:

• A copy of our student folder
• A copy of your medical form
• A copy of your final exam
• Your student training records signed by your previous instructor(s)
• Your PIC card (only if provided by your original instructor

At the successful completion of your 4 dives, we will process your certification card. The cost of the certification card is $25.00 if your original instructor has not provided you with one.

For more information, go to the PADI website