SCUBA DIVER
A shorter certification qualifying you to dive under professional supervision.
1.5-2 days · 12 m / 40 ft
US$345
SCUBA TRAINING IN LAS TERRENAS
LEARN IT.
The proper way.
More than a certification.
Patient, personal training that builds the confidence,
good habits and real experience to become a capable diver.
SCUBA COURSES
Start your certification or continue your training with a course suited to your experience and goals.
NOT READY FOR A COURSE?
Try scuba in the pool, or head straight to the ocean for one or two instructor-led discovery dives.
No previous experience required.
From US$50
OPEN WATER DIVER
YOUR FIRST FULL SCUBA CERTIFICATION
Qualify to dive safely to 18 m / 60 ft, independently with a certified buddy.
Our Open Water course is deliberately not compressed into two days. The additional practice time and individual coaching help you become a confident, capable diver—not simply earn a certification.
THE COURSE
- eLearning, which you can begin before your trip
- 3–4 practical water-training sessions
- 4 open-water dives over 2 outings
- Instructor-led academic session
- Final certification exam
- Full scuba equipment
- SSI or NAUI certification upon successful completion
No previous diving experience required
US$525
HOW THE SCHEDULE WORKS
The course typically takes 3½–4 days, but it does not require four full days or have to be completed on consecutive days.
Practical training sessions usually run from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM or 2:00 PM–5:00 PM.
Boat outings always take place in the morning, generally from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. Trips to more distant dive sites may return around 3:00 PM.
You can start any day of the week, and we arrange the schedule around your holiday. The eLearning can also be completed before you arrive.
PRIVATE SCUBA TRAINING
TRAIN AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE.
Learn at your own pace, organise sessions around your availability and train with the full attention of your instructor.
We can also come to your villa or residence and conduct the practical training sessions in your private pool.
Ideal for individuals, couples, families and anyone who prefers a more flexible and personal learning experience.
SCUBA DIVER
ONLY TWO DAYS?
LEAVE CERTIFIED.
Become a certified diver even when your holiday is short.
The Scuba Diver course qualifies you to dive to 12 m / 40 ft under the supervision of a dive professional. It is a real certification—not simply a first-time diving experience.
Your completed training can later be credited toward the Open Water Diver course, so you can continue when you have more time.
THE COURSE
- eLearning, which you can begin before your trip
- 1–2 practical water-training sessions
- 2 open-water dives over 1 boat outing
- Instructor-led academic session
- Final certification exam
- Full scuba equipment
- SSI or NAUI certification upon successful completion
No previous diving experience required
US$345 – Regular Course
US$545 – Private Course
HOW THE SCHEDULE WORKS
The course typically takes 1½–2 days, but it does not require two full days or have to be completed on consecutive days.
Practical training sessions usually run from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM or 2:00 PM–5:00 PM.
Boat outings always take place in the morning, generally from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. Trips to more distant dive sites may return around 3:00 PM.
You can start any day of the week, and we arrange the schedule around your holiday. The eLearning can also be completed before you arrive.
ADVANCED DIVER
GO DEEPER. BECOME
A BETTER DIVER.
Continue your training, build confidence and experience new types of diving under the guidance of an instructor.
Usually completed over 2 or 3 boat outings. eLearning, full scuba equipment and certification included.
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE DIVES
Perfect Buoyancy · Dive Computer · Boat Diving · Underwater Photography · Cavern · Wreck Diving · Shore Diving · Special Interest
Your dive selection is planned with your instructor according to your interests, experience and local diving conditions.
OTHER COURSES
KEEP LEARNING.
Looking for Rescue Diver, Nitrox, a refresher or professional-level training? We offer additional SSI and NAUI courses according to demand and instructor availability.
Tell us about your experience and what you would like to achieve, and we’ll help you choose the right next step.
Rescue Diver · Nitrox · Refresher · Professional Courses
WHY TRAIN WITH THE DIVE ACADEMY?
TWO AGENCIES.
ONE COMMITMENT TO QUALITY.
A certification agency establishes the training standards. Your instructor determines how well you learn.
At The Dive Academy, courses are never treated as a race to complete a checklist. We allow time for practice, adapt the training to each student and focus on developing confident, capable divers who understand what they are doing and have earned their certification.
NAUI
DIVE SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION
Founded in 1959, the National Association of Underwater Instructors is one of the world’s longest-established recreational diving organizations.
NAUI is a not-for-profit membership association guided by its principle of “Dive Safety Through Education.” Its training philosophy emphasizes instructor experience, strong practical education and diver competence.
SSI
TRAINING BUILT AROUND THE STUDENT
Founded in 1970, Scuba Schools International is one of the world’s largest diver-training organizations, with more than 4,000 Training Centers in over 150 countries.
SSI training is performance-based, allowing students to progress as they develop the required knowledge, comfort and practical ability. Its digital learning platform makes it possible to begin studying before your trip, using a phone, tablet or computer.
SSI and NAUI certifications are internationally recognized. Like PADI, their courses follow internationally accepted ISO standards—for example, ISO 24801-2 for autonomous Open Water Divers.
The Dive Academy
- Beach Garden Plaza, Las Terrenas, D.R.
- +1 829 906 9618
- contact@tdalasterrenas.com
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