Learning to dive in the Caribbean is a treat: 27 °C water, good visibility and reefs full of life at shallow depths. The PADI Open Water Diver course in Bequia combines theory, skills practice in calm water and four open-water dives with an instructor.
What you will do
- Theory (online or in person) and review with your instructor.
- Skills practice in shallow water.
- Four open-water dives to 18 metres.
- International certification when you complete the course.
Who it is for
For anyone aged 10 or over who can swim and is in good health; a medical questionnaire is completed. It fits nicely into a Grenadines sailing week, on days anchored in Admiralty Bay.
What to bring
- Swimwear, towel and a rash guard.
- Prescription glasses or contact lenses if you use them.
- Mineral sunscreen.
Best time to go
All year round. December to May is the dry season, with steadier seas and better visibility.
Practical information
Approximate duration: 3–4 days. Price: €445 per person, for groups of 1 to 4 people. Includes pADI instructor, full equipment, four open-water dives, course materials and certification. After booking we send you the exact time and meeting point.
Included
- PADI instructor
- Full equipment
- Four open-water dives
- Course materials and certification
FAQs
Can I do the course during my sailing week?
Yes, it is scheduled around the days the boat is anchored in Bequia.
How many dives are included?
Four open-water dives, plus skills practice in calm water.
What is the minimum age?
10 years; under-15s receive a Junior certification.
