- PADI Open Water Course
- PADI Advanced Open Water Course
- Scuba Diver
- Reactivate
- DSD Options
- Specialties
- Private Instructor
PADI OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION WITH ELEARNING:
Once confirmed, we will send you a code for the eLearning. This is the classroom/theory portion of the course. This will take you about 8-12 hours to complete online. This must be done before you start diving. The diving portion is 4 open water dives and 5 confined skills sessions. The first day will be shore dives 1 & 2 with the confined skills, this is a full day (8:30am~4:30pm) at Mangel Halto and Rocky Beach. The second day will be boat dives 3 & 4 with skills; this is a half a day (8:30am~2pm). This price is $585.00/person and includes all equipment needed and eLearning. Once you have completed the course, PADI (https://www.padi.com/mobile-apps ) will send you an eCard, just download the PADI app. **For the shore diving please bring towel, sunblock, water, snacks and nothing of high value. PLUS, there is no bathroom facilities at the dive sites.**SHORE DIVE DESCRIPTIONS:
Mangel Halto: Inner reef is 55 ft. deep. A shallow sandy bowl, ideal for training dives and Discovery Scuba Dives. The outer reef is max 90 ft. and has an abundance of marine life, including soft and hard coral and plenty of fish. Rocky Beach: Sloping coral wall with lots of life. Reef goes down to 90 ft.PADI OPEN WATER REFERRAL:
For an open water referral, the diving portion is 4 open water dives. To complete this you must complete the theory/classroom portion and the confined skills/pool sessions with a local dive center in your area. The first day will be shore dives 1 & 2 with the skills, this is a full day (8:30am~4:30pm), depending on how everyone completes the skills. The second day will be boat dives 3 & 4 with skills; this is a half a day (8:30am~2pm). This price is $385.00/person, and this includes all equipment needed. **For the shore diving please bring towel, sunblock, water, snacks and nothing of high value. PLUS, there is no bathroom facilities at the dive sites.**SHORE DIVE DESCRIPTIONS:
Mangel Halto: Inner reef is 55 ft. deep. A shallow sandy bowl, ideal for training dives and Discovery Scuba Dives. The outer reef is max 90 ft. and has an abundance of marine life, including soft and hard coral and plenty of fish. Rocky Beach: Sloping coral wall with lots of life. Reef goes down to 90 ft.ADVANCED OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION WITH ELEARNING:
Once confirmed, I will send you a code for the eLearning. This will take about 8-12 hours to complete online. This must be done before you start diving. The diving consists of 6 dives (6th dive is FREE) in which navigation and deep (shore or boat dives) are required and the other 3 dives (boat dives) can be chosen from drift, wreck, photography, boat, or fish ID. The last dive off the boat is a FREE/fun dive. The price is $515.00/person. This price includes the eLearning but does not include any rental equipment except tanks and weights. Once you have completed the course, PADI (https://www.padi.com/mobile-apps ) will send you an eCard, just download the PADI app. **For the shore diving please bring towel, sunblock, water, snacks and nothing of high value. PLUS, there is no bathroom facilities at the dive sites.**PADI SCUBA DIVER CERTIFICATION WITH ELEARNING:
Once confirmed, you will receive a code for the eLearning. This is the classroom/theory portion of the course, YOU MUST COMPLETE CHAPTERS 1, 2 & 3. This will take you about 6-10 hours to complete online. This must be done before you start diving. The diving portion is 2 open water dives and 3 confined skills sessions. The day will be shore dives 1 & 2 with the confined skills; this is a full day (8:30am~4:30pm). The price for this is $490.00/person. Once you have completed the course, PADI (https://www.padi.com/mobile-apps ) will send you an eCard, just download the PADI app. This certification allows you to only go to 40ft/12m and you must be with a PADI professional at all times. **For the shore diving please bring towel, sunblock, water, snacks and nothing of high value. PLUS, there is no bathroom facilities at the dive sites.**REACTIVATE DIVES:
Once confirmed, you will receive a code for the eLearning. This is the classroom/theory portion of the course. These are shore dives to Mangel Halto and Rocky Beach. Refresher dives are recommended for someone who hasn’t been diving in more than two years or for someone who needs to get familiar with diving again. You will be refreshed on how to set up your tank and other equipment. You will be doing some skills in the shallow part and then off to the dive. PADI One tank refresher includes all equipment needed, eLearning, and instructor is $175.00/person. Two tank refresher includes all equipment needed, eLearning, and instructor is $220.00/person. Once you have completed the course, PADI (https://www.padi.com/mobile-apps ) will send you an eCard, just download the PADI app. **For the shore diving please bring towel, sunblock, water, snacks and nothing of high value. PLUS, there is no bathroom facilities at the dive sites.** SHORE DIVE DESCRIPTIONS: Mangel Halto: Inner reef is 55 ft. deep. A shallow sandy bowl, ideal for training dives and Discovery Scuba Dives. The outer reef is max 90 ft. and has an abundance of marine life, including soft and hard coral and plenty of fish. Rocky Beach: Sloping coral wall with lots of life. Reef goes down to 90 ft.PADI is now having the DSD registration and eLearning on the PADI app (https://www.padi.com/mobile-apps ). We will require a medical doctors written authorization if you answer YES on the medical questionnaire.
**For the shore diving please bring towel, sunblock, water, snacks and nothing of high value. PLUS, there is no bathroom facilities at the dive sites.**
1. Do the Special Couples/Family package (2 divers). This is a PRIVATE course, only you two and the instructor. The instructor will take pictures and/or shoot videos of your experience which you will receive those pictures via a “we transfer” link in your email. You will go to Mangel Halto which is a sandy bowl area and do some skills in the shallows and then to the dive at 40 feet to see the Kappel wreck or to Rocky Beach which is a sloping coral wall. It all depends on the conditions and the instructor's discretion. This package is $370.00 includes all equipment needed for the couple. For an additional dive add $95.00 for the couple. This course will start at 9:00am at JADS Dive Center and you could be done by 1:00pm-2:00pm depending on how the day goes. These are shore dives.
2. Do the one tank Discover Dive with our maximum group of 4 divers and 1 instructor. If more than 4 divers, additional instructor is required. This course will start at 9:00am at JADS Dive Center and you could be done by 1:00pm-2:00pm depending on how the day goes. You will go to Mangel Halto which is a sandy bowl area and do some skills in the shallows and then to the dive at 40 feet to see the Kappel wreck or to Rocky Beach which is a sloping coral wall. It all depends on the conditions and the instructor's discretion. This course is $120.00/person includes all equipment needed. This is a shore dive.
3. Do the two tank Discover Dive with our maximum group of 4 divers and 1 instructor. If more than 4 divers, additional instructor is required. This course will start at 9:00am at JADS Dive Center and you could be done by 2:00pm depending on how the day goes. You will go to Mangel Halto which is a sandy bowl area and do some skills in the shallows and then to the dive at 40 feet to see the Kappel wreck or to Rocky Beach which is a sloping coral wall. It all depends on the conditions and the instructor's discretion. Then the second dive is located at Rock Beach, which is a sloping coral wall or Mangel Halto. This course is $212.00/person includes all equipment needed. This is a shore dive.
SHORE DIVE DESCRIPTIONS:
Mangel Halto: Inner reef is 55 ft. deep. A shallow sandy bowl, ideal for training dives and Discovery Scuba Dives. The outer reef is max 90 ft. and has an abundance of marine life, including soft and hard coral and plenty of fish.
Rocky Beach: Sloping coral wall with lots of life. Reef goes down to 90 ft.
4. Do the Special Couples/Family package (2 divers)/2 days. This is a PRIVATE course, only you two and the instructor. The instructor will take pictures and/or shoot videos of your experience which you will receive those pictures via a “we transfer” link in your email. You will go to do a shore dive at Mangel Halto which a sandy bowl area is and do some skills in the shallows and then to the dive at 40 feet to see the Kappel wreck or to Rocky Beach which is a sloping coral wall. It all depends on the conditions and the instructor's discretion. This course will start at 9:00am at JADS Dive Center and you could be done by 1:00pm depending on how the day goes. Then on a Thursday do a 2-tank boat DSD dive to the and Arashi Reef and the Antilla Wreck with the same private instructor. This is from 9am~1pm. This package is $920.00 includes all equipment needed for the couple.
SHORE DIVE DESCRIPTIONS:
Mangel Halto: Inner reef is 55 ft. deep. A shallow sandy bowl, ideal for training dives and Discovery Scuba Dives. The outer reef is max 90 ft. and has an abundance of marine life, including soft and hard coral and plenty of fish.
Rocky Beach: Sloping coral wall with lots of life. Reef goes down to 90 ft.
9AM MORNING BOAT DIVE SCHEDULE: SITES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO OCEAN CONDITIONS
Thursday: Arashi Reef & Antilla Wreck
BOAT DIVES DESCRIPTIONS
Arashi Reef: This young reef is filled with surprises. It serves as a cleaning station for green and hawksbill turtles, so if Mother Nature permits, you will be able to see at least one on this dive site! You will see patches of reef, hard and soft corals, plenty of schools of fish all at a max depth of 50ft-16m.
Antilla Wreck: A German freighter sunk on purpose by its own captain in 1940, so if would not be confiscated by the Dutch government on the island at the time. The wreck is approximately 430ft/130m long and lays at a max depth of 55ft/17m on a sandy bottom. However, the wreck is covered in coral and has plenty of marine life surrounding it. Due to its age, we do not penetrate this wreck.
Specialty courses: All prices include the certification process, specific equipment needed for that certification, theory material (unless doing eLearning), and instructor. It does not include any diving equipment needed (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins). If you want more details on a specific specialty course listed below, call us at 011-297-584-6070 or email info@jadsaruba.com us for the details.
Boat-https://www.padi.com/courses/boat-diver?irra=18787 Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $146.00 paid directly to PADI. To familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of diving from a boat. Price: $165.00 excluding diving equipment needed. Dives: 2 dives. Time: 1 day.
Coral Watch/Coral Health Chart- To determine the healthiness of corals surrounding islands by using a chart. Price: $300.00 excluding diving equipment needed but includes the chart and theory session. After this you will be able to survey corals and record them on the coral watch website http://www.coralwatch.org . Dives: 2 dives. Time: 2 days.
Deep- https://www.padi.com/courses/dep-diver?irra=18787 Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $146.00 paid directly to PADI. To familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of deep diving. Price: $377.00 excluding diving equipment needed. Dives: 4 dives. Time: 2-3 days.
Digital Underwater Photographer- https://www.padi.com/courses/digital-underwater-photographer?irra=18787 Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $146.00 paid directly to PADI. To familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of digital underwater photography. Our diving price: $165.00 excluding diving equipment needed but includes camera usage. You will get a copy of all pictures taken via a We Transfer download link. Dives: 2 dives. Time: 1 day.
Divemaster- https://www.padi.com/courses/divemaster?irra=18787 eLearning/theory: ~$312.00 paid directly to PADI.com. Dive crew pack is ~$350.00. Learn how to become a PADI professional divemaster. This course will teach you the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of working in the dive industry. Pre-requisite: Advanced open water, rescue diver, EFR and 40 logged dives. Our diving price: $848.00 excluding diving equipment needed. Do an internship with us for 2-3 months to learn the business. Dives: 5 water skills, diver rescue scenario, 5 dive skills workshop, 5 divemaster conducted workshops, and 5 practical diver assessments.
Drift- https://www.padi.com/courses/drift-diver?irra=18787 Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $146.00 paid directly to PADI. To familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of drift diving. Price: $165.00 excluding diving equipment. Dives: 2 dives. Time: 1 day.
Emergency First Responder (EFR) Care for Children- Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $113.00 paid directly to PADI. Learn how to do Child CPR, AED and first aid. Price: $159.00/person. Time: 4-5 hours.
Emergency First Responder (EFR)- https://www.padi.com/courses/efr?irra=18787 Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $80.00 paid directly to PADI. Learn how to do Adult CPR, AED and first aid. Price: $100.00/person. Time: 4-5 hours.
Enriched Air (Nitrox) - https://www.padi.com/courses/enriched-air-diver?irra=18787 Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $212.00 paid directly to PADI. To familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of using enriched air while diving. Dives: Not required. We will teach you how to use the enriched air analyzer. Time: 2 hours.
Fish Identification- To familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of identifying fish underwater. You will also be registered with REEF, http://www.reef.org/ , to be able to do fish surveys all over the Caribbean. Price: $200.00 excluding diving equipment needed but includes the theory session Dives: 2 dives. Time: 1-2 days.
Discover Full Face Mask Scuba Diving You have been diving for a while and you want to try something new. How about trying a Full-Face Mask? This is not the certification course but an experience of the new gear, you will still go through some exercises to familiarize yourself with the gear and then onto a dive. Price: $106.00 excluding diving equipment needed. Dives: 1 dive. Time 1 day.
Full Face Mask Course Certification. The full-face mask benefits are from avoiding jaw fatigue, not worrying about a foggy mask and being able to inhale and exhale through your nose. This is a certification course. Price: $212.00 excluding diving equipment needed but includes the theory session, 1 confined water session and 2 open water dives. Time: 1 day.
Night Diver- https://www.padi.com/courses/night-diver?irra=18787 Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $146.00 paid directly to PADI. To familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of how to navigate the underworld world at night. Price: $300.00 excluding diving equipment needed. Dives: 3 dives. Time: 2 nights.
Peak Performance Buoyancy- https://www.padi.com/courses/peak-performance-buoyancy?irra=18787 Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $146.00 paid directly to PADI. To familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of how to control your buoyancy underwater. Price: $165.00 excluding diving equipment needed. Dives: 2 dives. Time: 1 day.
Rescue Diver- https://www.padi.com/courses/rescue-diver?irra=18787 ELearning/theory: ~224.00 paid directly to PADI.com. Learn how to rescue a diver/snorkeler from the surface and bottom of the ocean. You must have or are currently doing the adult EFR course. Our diving price: $371.00 excluding diving equipment needed. Dives: 10 confined scenarios/dives and 4 open water scenarios/dives. Time: 2-3 days.
Underwater Navigator- https://www.padi.com/courses/underwater-navigator?irra=18787 Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $146.00 paid directly to PADI. To familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of how to navigate naturally and using a compass underwater. Price: $165.00 excluding diving equipment needed. Dives: 2 dives. Time: 1 day.
Wreck- https://www.padi.com/courses/wreck-diver?irra=18787 Theory: eLearning at PADI.com price is $146.00 paid directly to PADI. To familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of how to navigate through a wreck safely. Price: $377.00 excluding diving equipment needed. Dives: 4 dives. Time: 2-3 days.
Private Instructor
To enhance your experience, we offer a private instructor for all courses (open water, advanced, specialties, and Discover Scuba Diving-DSD). This option is recommended for divers who would like a one-to-one approach where the instructor will strictly focus on you. The instructor/guide will go at your pace and show you the wonders of the underwater world. The price for a private instructor/guide is $159.00/day. The instructor/guide will also take photos/videos when applicable.
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