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Children's PADI Dive Courses in Anguilla

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Discover the Magic of Scuba Diving for Kids

We offer specialised PADI dive courses for children aged 8 to 12. From fun introductory sessions to full Junior Open Water certifications. Set in Anguilla’s pristine waters, our experienced instructors ensure a safe and exciting underwater adventure for young divers.

Anguilla’s calm, clear waters are ideal for kids to explore scuba diving. Programs like Discover Scuba Diving and PADI Junior Scuba Diver build confidence and skills while letting young adventurers discover the beauty of Anguilla’s marine life. Enable your child to explore a world of adventure and learn new skills that will last a lifetime, right here in Anguilla’s spectacular marine parks.

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1:30 pm & 2:00 pm 9:00 am ( Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Scheduled PADI Discover Scuba ( Intro Dive)

This experience is a program designed for individuals who are interested in trying scuba diving for the first time and children of at least 10 years old. It's a great way to experience the underwater world under the supervision of a professional. We will provide a brief orientation, introducing you to the basic principles of scuba diving. You'll learn about the equipment used in scuba diving, how it works, and the essential safety guidelines. You'll have the opportunity to practice basic scuba diving skills in the calm area in front of our shop. Once you've mastered these skills, you'll board our vessel for a guided shallow dive to a max Depth of 35 ft / 11 m.   

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PADI Scuba Diver Certification with eLearning

Do all the book work and academics online prior to your vacation in the comfort of your own home. You sign up for eLearning using our store no# 20803 (pay PADI directly) for this service, you then complete the online course and book the two sessions of confined water training, Open water dives 1 & 2. Once completed you are now PADI Scuba Diver certified and can dive anywhere in the world as a PADI diver, you are just limited to 40ft (12m) max and are accompanied by a PADI professional.

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PADI Open Water Certification with eLearning

Do all the book work and academics online prior to your vacation in the comfort of your own home. You sign up for eLearning using our store no# 20803 (pay PADI directly) for this service, you then complete the online course and book the the three sessions of confined water training, Open water dives 1 & 2 and Open Water dives 3 & 4. Once completed you are now Open Water certified and can dive anywhere in the world as a PADI diver.

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PADI Open Water Referral

This allows a student diver to complete the knowledge development and confined water portions of the PADI Open Water Diver course with one PADI dive center, and then finish the open water dives (the last part of certification) at a different location. This is particularly useful if you prefer to do the theoretical and pool training at home or in a nearby location, and then complete your open water dives at a vacation destination. You can also do an Universal Referral Program Form or Global Referral Form, with your NAUI, SDI or SSI referral paperwork and complete your Open Water dives with us

9:00 am ( Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday)

PADI Advanced Diver Certification

This course develops and enhances a diver's skills and knowledge, allowing them to be able to explore new and deeper underwater environments. You can pick three elective dives out of the Adventure Diver Program plus the two required dives of deep and underwater navigation. All dives can be credited towards the corresponding speciality course. Prerequisites: minimum age: 12 years & min. certification: PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent.

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Kids Play – 8 yrs & Up

This is conducted in a calm body of water at our shop in Sandy Ground and also offered privately at our hotel or Villa pool. Designed for children as young as 8 yrs of age and up, to try scuba for the first time. They get to try the equipment on and swim around learning new skills while having tons of fun!

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PADI Junior SCUBA Diver Certification

This course provides young divers with a certification to dive up to 40 feet under the supervision of an instructor. It includes the full PADI Open Water crew pack, covering academics (modules 1, 2, and 3), confined water training in our pool, and two open water dives. It can be upgraded later to the full PADI Open Water certification. No prior scuba experience is needed—just a child who’s 10 or older and comfortable in the water. The course can be completed in as little as two half days, with the PADI Discover Scuba dive counting as the first dive.!

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PADI Junior Open Water Certification

Complete your PADI Junior Open Water certification in less than a week! Designed for ages 10-14, this course offers similar training to the standard Open Water Diver course, with depth limits: 40 ft for ages 10-12 and 60 ft for ages 12-14. Certified young divers can explore under the supervision of a certified adult. At age 15, the certification automatically upgrades to the full Open Water Diver without extra training. You'll do the online theory via eLearning, confined water training in one afternoon, and 4 ocean dives over two half days.

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PADI Adventure Diver Course

The PADI Adventure Diver course is perfect for certified divers looking to expand their skills and explore new dive experiences. This course allows you to choose three Adventure Dives, such as deep diving, underwater navigation, night diving, or wreck diving. Under the guidance of a PADI instructor, you'll enhance your diving abilities and gain more confidence in different environments. It's a great way to try out speciality dives and take your diving to the next level. Plus, it’s a step toward earning your Advanced Open Water certification!

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PADI Rescue Diver Course

Ever been out on a dive and thought, “What if…?”
This course develops a diver’s ability to look beyond themselves to the safety and well being of other divers. Providing the divers with skills to prevent and if necessary, manage dive emergencies. To begin this course, you must be a certified advance open water diver and have completed a recognized standard first aid with CPR course within the last 12 months.

PADI Recuse Diver Price Call for pricing PADI eLearning via Store #20803 Payable to PADI Please note, if booking a private trip an additional fee of $1000 for the boat is payable.