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Learn To Dive Programs
This section contains descriptions and prices for the following programs: 
Discover Scuba Diving Course
This course is a quick and simple learn to dive program. People who have never tried diving before can, in a matter of an hour, be on a boat and enjoying their first scuba experience. Included in this course is a short lecture, water skills practice (pool or beach), and a 1-tank boat dive with your instructor as your buddy.
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Frequency
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Duration
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1/2 day
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Departure / Return Times
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9:00 am to 12:30 pm or
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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Included In the Price
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Academic Orientation
Water Skills Practice
1-Tank Ocean Boat Dive
Use of Mask, Fins, Snorkel, BC, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, & Weightbelts
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Additional Required Equipment
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None.
Optional Wetsuit Rental ($10)
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Pre-Requisite For Participation
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10 Years Old
Good Physical Health
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Number of Required Dives
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1 - included in the price
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Certification Earned
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None
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Discover Scuba Course 2nd Day
This is a continuation of the original Resort Course. After completing the above Resort Course, new divers can come back a second day and do a 2-tank boat trip with an instructor or divemaster as their buddy.
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Frequency
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Morning or Afternoon
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Duration
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1/2 day
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Departure / Return Times
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9:00 am to 12:30 pm or
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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Included In the Price
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2-Tank Ocean Boat Dive
Use of Mask, Fins, Snorkel, BC, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, & Weightbelts
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Additional Required Equipment
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None.
Optional Wetsuit Rental ($10)
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Pre-Requisite For Participation
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10 Years Old
Good Physical Health
Completion of a Resort Course within the last 7 days.
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Number of Required Dives
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2 - included in the price
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Certification Earned
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None
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Open Water Certification Courses
This section contains descriptions and prices for the following programs:
Complete Open Water Certification Program (On-Island)
| This is the initial certification course for all divers. Included in this program are academic presentations, confined water (pool or shallow ocean) sessions where you learn the skills and techniques of diving, and finally, actual boat diving in the open waters of the crystal clear Bahamian waters. |
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Private Instruction
Semi-Private Class (2 persons)
Group Class (3 or more persons)
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On Island Price
$960 per person
$615 per person
$500 per person
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Frequency
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Scheduled around your presence on island.
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Duration
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4 days
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Departure / Return Times
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Based on your availability.
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Dive Equipment Included
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Mask, Fins, Snorkel, BC, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, Weightbelts
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Additional Materials Provided
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Textbook & Certification Fees
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Additional Required Equipment
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Log Book
Optional Wetsuit Rental ($10)
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Pre-Requisite For Participation
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10 Years Old
Good Physical Health
Basic Swimming Ability
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Number of Required Dives
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4 - included in price
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Certification Earned
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Open Water Diver |
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PADI eLearning Open Water Certification Program
PADI has introduced an on-line learn at your leisure multi media course. We are pleased to offer this exciting new way to learn to scuba dive.
Part 1:
The program begins with following this link where you register with PADI for the online course. There is a fee from PADI for the course paid directly to them of $120 (US).
Part 2:
When you arrive at Stuart Cove's you will meet one of our friendly instuctors to review your course paperwork and take a short quiz. Immediately following you will begin the confined water and progress to the open ocean dives.
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Private Instruction
Semi-Private Class (2 persons)**
Group Class (3 or more persons)**
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$775 per person
$515 per person
$430 per person
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**Semi Private and Group- defined as multiple people within the same reservation. Stuart Cove’s does not form the group.
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Frequency
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Scheduled around your presence on island.
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Duration
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3 days
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AM & PM |
Academic Review |
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Pool Session |
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| Day 2 |
AM
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Open Water Dives |
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| Day 3 |
AM
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Open Water Dives |
We strongly suggest you expand your trip at least one day beyond the initial training days to allow extra time to complete your course in case of unexpected weather conditions.
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Departure / Return Times
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Based on your availability.
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Dive Equipment Included
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Mask, Fins, Snorkel, BC, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, Weightbelts
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Additional Materials Provided
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eLearning Enhancement Pack
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Additional Required Equipment
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Optional Wetsuit Rental ($10)
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Pre-Requisite For Participation
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13 Years Old
Satisfactory completion of the PADI eLearning Course
Good Physical Health
Basic Swimming Ability
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Number of Required Dives
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4 - included in price
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Certification Earned
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Open Water Diver |
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Start At Home Open Water Certificaiton Program
Our Start At Home beginner diver training program allows you to learn the basics of diving in the comfort and convenience of your home prior to your trip to Nassau. This means that you will spend your vacation time in the water enjoying the beautiful sights of the underwater world.
Part 1:
The program begins with study at home using either DVD's or a CD-ROM program in conjunction with your text book.
Part 2:
When you arrive at Stuart Cove's you will review the at home study materials and then join our friendly instructors for your in-water training. You will begin in the swimming pool and progress to the open ocean.
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Private Instruction
Semi-Private Class (2 persons)
Group Class (3 or more persons)
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$775 per person
$515 per person
$430 per person
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Frequency
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Scheduled around your presence on island.
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Duration
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3 days
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9:00 am |
Academic Review |
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Break for Lunch |
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Pool Session |
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| Day 2 |
9:00 am |
Pool Session |
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Break for Lunch |
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Open Water Dives |
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| Day 3 |
9:00 am |
Pool Session |
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Break for Lunch |
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Open Water Dives |
We strongly suggest you expand your trip at least one day beyond the initial training days to allow extra time to complete your course in case of unexpected weather conditions.
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Departure / Return Times
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Based on your availability.
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Dive Equipment Included
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Mask, Fins, Snorkel, BC, Regulator, Tanks, Weights, Weightbelts
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Additional Materials Provided
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Certification Fees
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Additional Required Equipment
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Log Book
Optional Wetsuit Rental ($10)
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Pre-Requisite For Participation
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10 Years Old
Good Physical Health
Basic Swimming Ability
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Number of Required Dives
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4 - included in price
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Certification Earned
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Open Water Diver |
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New divers who have already completed their classroom and confined water course requirements at their home may present a Referral Letter and complete their Open Water dives in our warm tropical environment. Upon successful completion of the open water dives the diver will be awarded their Open Water Certification. Referrals are accepted from PADI, Universal Referal System, & Global Referal System.
Pre-Requisite: Completion of Classroom & Pool Training for Scuba Certification.
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Up to a maximum of 8 students per instructor.
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$309 per person
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Frequency
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Scheduled around your presence on island.
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Duration
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2 Half Days morning or afternoon
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Departure / Return Times
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9:00 am to 12:30 pm or
1:00 pm to 4:45 pm
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Dive Equipment Included
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Tanks, Weights, Weightbelts
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Additional Materials Provided
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None
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Additional Required Equipment
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Log Book
Optional Wetsuit Rental ($10)
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Pre-Requisite For Participation
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Signed and Dated Referral Letter from your instructor
Completion of the classroom and pool training within the past 12 months.
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Number of Required Dives
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4 - included in price
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Certification Earned
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