Referral Dives lessons/classes in Florida close to Tampa & Orlando
Excited to complete your PADI Open Water Dive Class now that you have mastered your confined water skills and passed your final exam? Maybe a little nervous about the dive sites close to home, cold water and limited visibility can be intimidating to a new diver. So why not come to Florida with a referral from your local dive shop and complete your certification here? In Crystal River the constant water temperature of 72 degrees and predictable calm conditions means that you can complete your class with ease. Why travel all over the world to have your class canceled because of bad weather when Crystal River is close to both Tampa and Orlando, plus the added benefit of maybe meeting a manatee!
What to expect in Referral Dives?
Once arriving in Crystal River you will meet your instructor and exchange paperwork provided by your first instructor. After a short briefing about your gear and the dive sites you are ready to blow bubbles. You will show your new instructor all those skills you worked so hard to master during the confined water portion of class over two days and a total of four dives. Once that is completed you will be issued your temporary card until you permanent is mailed to you. You will head for home or your next dive adventure a fully certified PADI open Water Diver!
What does Referral Dives cost?
The cost of your four Open Water referral Dives is $250.00 and includes everything you will need to compete your certification. If you only need two dives it is $125.00 There are no hidden costs or sales pitch. If you have purchased your own mask, fins and snorkel, good for you. That is the first gear purchase a certified diver should make. If you have not, however, no problem! Try ours and discover what works best for you before making a purchase, it's included in the class tuition.
How to get started?
Please send a $75.00 deposit per student and be prepared to present your referral paperwork. Then all you need to do is pick two days during the week or on a weekend we have no class minimum so when ever you are ready so are we! Have a PADI Adventure Divercertification (or have a qualifying certification from another organization).
Having Divers Alert Network dive insurance should be a an important addition to all divers. When registering for DAN insurance please reference DAN member number 1839150 as referring member.