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With full-time instructors on staff, Dockside keeps class sizes small, and even one-on-one whenever possible. We believe that the student learns more and becomes a better diver when they are able to have the full attention of their instructor.

Because of our smaller class sizes, we are also able to be very flexible with course scheduling. Required dives for many courses can be completed during normal daily boat dives, and classroom time can be arranged so as not to interfere with dive time.

Most importantly, we will maintain a fun, safe diving atmosphere during your course, and do our best to make sure our professional instructors provide you with the best possible learning experience.

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Course Name Course Description Cost
Discover Scuba Diving

Experience the thrill of scuba diving without taking the full course. After a brief orientation, you participate in a skills practice session where an instructor teaches the skills necessary for diving safety and comfort. Then you go on an actual fun, fish-filled scuba dive with your instructor.
Included: all equipment, instructor-guided shore dive.
Time:
2-3 hours. * Additional dives may be made under the direct supervision of an instructor at a cost of $75 per person (price includes equipment).

$125
Open Water Referral Perfect for students who have completed their class and pool training prior to their arrival at CoCo View. Students must bring a Student Referral Form, provided by their initial instructor, and a copy of their medical statement. Students may provide their own equipment or rent equipment from Dockside.
Included: 4 Open Water Dives, certification fees.
Time:
2 days.

$195

Open Water Diver
eLearning

For those that want full certification. Participants complete the academic portion on line prior to arrival then complete the confined and open water dives here at CoCo View! The course is progress based, not time based, so students can move along at their own pace. Average time to complete is 3 days.

Prepayment to Dockside for the eLearning code is required - please contact us for payment options.

$196
eLearning
$300
Dockside

Total cost
$496

Scuba Refresher Has it been a while since your last dive? Feeling a little rusty? No worries, we will get you back up to speed in no time! First we will review the key points on dive management and equipment set up. Then we will get in the water to practice basic skills with emphasis on buoyancy control. Our instructor will then take you on an open water dive in the front yard.

$65
Advanced Open Water Ready to continue your scuba journey by learning new skills? Then this course is your next step! You’ll practice navigation, try deep diving and make three specialty dives of your choosing. Select from peak performance buoyancy, night, wreck, search & recovery, boat, fish ID and underwater naturalist. The 5 course dives are conducted over two days. You can prepare for the program by completing the PADI eLearning on line or by using the PADI Advanced Open Diver Manual. Please contact us to let us know what you prefer!

$330

Rescue Diver
eLearning

Great for Advanced divers who want to expand their diving skills and learn to assist others. This course teaches you to recognize and prevent potential diving accidents before they occur as well as how to handle them if they do. Enjoyable or fun might seem unlikely descriptions for this program but that’s how most certified Rescue Divers describe this course! Participants do need to have a current CPR certification (within the last 24 months).

Participants complete the PADI eLearning program prior to arrival. We will schedule the 2 training days to fit into your schedule as best we can! Please contact us for more information on how to receive the eLearning code and get started!

$196
eLearning
$250
Dockside

Total cost
$446

Divemaster For Rescue Divers who wish to take the first step in their professional dive career. For information on course requirements, cost and prerequisites, see detailed information here.

$800

Divemaster eLearning

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PADI Divemaster Online is the first professional level within the PADI System of diver education and allows divemaster candidates to work as a training assistant on PADI courses and programs, supervise certified divers during pleasure diving experiences, and conduct some PADI programs independently.

Don't spend your vacation time reading the course-work, spend it in the water! Just complete the eLearning portion at home and join us on Roatan! Click to Learn More

$397
eLearning
$900
Dockside

Total cost
$1,297

Dive Theory eLearning

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PADI Dive Theory Online consists of six easy-to-learn sections, covering Physics, Physiology, Equipment, The Recreational Dive Planner, Diving Environment and Dive Skills. The course is designed for anyone who is interested and wants to improve their dive theory knowledge, and is a great review for PADI Divemaster candidates.

$150
eLearning
Divemaster Internship A great way to experience life as a dive professional and gain experience in all facets of being a divemaster at a world-class Caribbean dive resort, while at the same time completing your PADI Divemaster course requirements. Get more detailed information about the Dockside Dive Center Divemaster Internship.

$1,995
Specialty Courses Specialty courses are great for divers who want to sample different types of diving under the direction of an instructor. The choices listed below are just a sampling of specialty courses offered by PADI instructors. Please inquire directly to Dockside for information on which specialties may be available during your stay.

Peak Performance Buoyancy For those who want to fine-tune their weighting, practice total buoyancy control, reduce air consumption and increase bottom time. Included: Certification costs, 2 dives with an instructor. Time: 1 day.

$125
Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)

Perfect for divers who want to maximize their ‘down' time. Due to the lower percentage of nitrogen in enriched air, your body absorbs less nitrogen during the dive, allowing you to stay underwater longer. This course can be completed on line with eLearning making it very easy to complete your certification once at the resort. We will have you diving Nitrox from the get go! Please contact us for your eLearning code!

If you prefer to read the manual, no problem, just stop by the shop for the course materials.

Enriched Air tanks are not included.

$135
Wreck Diver Great for Advanced divers who want to learn how to safely explore underwater wrecks under the guidance of a PADI instructor. Included: All course materials except lights, certification costs, 4 wreck dives. Time: 2 days.

$175
Night Diver For certified divers who want to experience and learn more about the underwater world after dark. Included: All course materials except lights, certification costs, 3 night dives. Time: 2-3 days. Minimum two participants.

$175
Underwater Navigation Ideal for those who really want to know how to find their way around underwater. Included: All course materials, certification costs, 4 dives. Time: 2 days.

$175
Search & Recovery Great for Advanced divers who wish to learn effective techniques used to located items lost underwater. Included: All course materials, certification costs, 4 dives. Time: 2 days.

$175
Fish Identification Enjoy dives even more when you can recognize and identify fish families and their characteristics. Included: All course materials, certification costs, 3 dives. Time: 1-2 days.

$150
Underwater Naturalist Get a better understanding about the local ecosystem and the differences between terrestrial and aquatic worlds. See new things, even in the most familiar dive sites. Included: All course materials, certification costs, 4 dives. Time: 2 days.

$175

Underwater Digital Photographer


Perfect for certified divers interested in learning about digital underwater photography techniques. We offer one-on-one instruction on the use of your digital camera, including photo composition techniques, ambient light vs strobe use, and a critique of your photos. Included: PADI U/W Digital Photography manual, PADI white balance slate, 2 dives, certification fees. Participants provide their own camera and housing.Time: 1-2 days.

$250
Deep Diver For Advanced divers who want to learn special precautions and equipment used in making deep dives (but not exceeding recreational dive limits). Included: 4 dives, all course materials, certification costs. Time: 2 days.

$175
Self-Reliant Diver Although most scuba dives are made with a buddy, an experienced diver may want or need to make dives without a partner. During the Self-Reliant Diver course, you learn about potential risks of diving alone and the value of equipment redundancy and necessary back-up gear. During three scuba dives, you develop skills for self-reliance and independence, while becoming a stronger partner in a dive pair or team. Included: 3 dives, some course materials, certification costs. Time: 1-2 days. See detailed information here.

$200
NOTE: PADI scuba diving courses may require a medical clearance from a doctor. For a copy of the medical form, go to the PADI website (www.padi.com). Click on Begin Your Adventure then type Medical Statement in the quick find box.