At Ocean Frontiers, we specialize in Open Water Referral certifications, providing the perfect setting for divers to complete their four checkout dives in the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Cayman Islands. Instead of braving a freezing quarry or murky lake, you’ll experience your first ocean dives with the support of our expert PADI and SSI instructors. As a beginner diver, you’ll enjoy a tailored experience that ensures your comfort and safety while exploring the renowned Cayman wall—a must-see for divers worldwide.

As a PADI and SSI Dive Centre, we can complete your scuba certification regardless of where you started your course. We also accept universal referral forms from organizations like NAUI, SDI, RAID, and others. After finishing your four ocean dives with us, we’ll sign your form, allowing you to finalize your certification with your original dive shop. Once certified, you’re welcome to continue diving with Ocean Frontiers, enjoying even more incredible underwater adventures before heading home to receive your official certification card.

Typical Training Schedule

• Day 1
  • Meet your Instructor and size into scuba gear
  • Complete 2 shallow ocean dives
    • Dedicated student dive boat stays within the barrier reef
    • A dive site with a max depth of 25 feet in calmer waters
• Day 2
  • Join the certified divers on our luxury dive boats
  • Complete the last 2 ocean dives
    • First dive on the famous Cayman Wall
    • Both dives down to a maximum of 60 feet

Prerequisites

• Completed the Academic learning
• Completed the Confined Water (Pool) Training
• Original Dive Shop has issued your referral to you
  • PADI Referrals require a signed document that looks like this.
  • SSI Referrals will need to provide their Referral Diver certification card.
  • NAUI Referrals require their universal referral packet that looks like this. 
  • SDI, RAID etc require the universal referral document that looks something like this.

Course Cost & Breakdown per Person

• Open Water Diver Referral course:
  • Single Student Rate: US $525
  • Group Rate (2+ students booking together): US $400 per person
  • NOTE: Single rate does not equate to a private lesson. Group rates are discounted for bookings of multiple people on the same reservation.
• What's Included:
  • Includes training fees, full gear rental and 4 boat dives
  • PADI Students with eLearning includes certification fees
  • PADI Students without eLearning require a US$ 50 processing fee
• 2 half days of training at Ocean Frontiers
• PADI & SSI Students will be issued an eCard upon certification

NOTE: Booked schedules do not necessarily reflect our live inventory and that offerings may change based on operational demand/availability.

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