Never scuba dived before? A little intimidated by the prospect? Never fear! This beginners-only class is the perfect introduction.

★ Introduction to Scuba Diving: Our PADI-certified instructors will teach you all the basic fundamentals of scuba diving in the stress-free safety of a swimming pool.

★ Open-Water Diver: if you’ve never scuba dived before and are eager to experience the unequaled adventure awaiting in the world beneath the waves, this is the class for you. Although no scuba experience is required, you must be in good health and possess adequate swimming skills.

Columbus Isle offers a seamless scuba diving experience, including group lessons for adults and children of all skill levels. If you decide to take the plunge, we’ll provide you with state-of-the-art equipment, qualified instructors and the choice of over 35 dive locations that are all just a few minutes away from the resorts.

★ Advanced Open-Water Diver: you don’t need to have extensive experience to enroll. In fact, you can start right after earning your PADI Open-Water Diver certification. This class is simply designed to enhance your scuba diving skills to build confidence and ease when you’re out in the deep blue sea.

These packages are designed to meet the needs of those who've taken scuba trips in the past and are either still looking for a guided experience or trying to get out on their own.

★ Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) : this is PADI’s most popular specialty scuba course. The enriched nitrox air eliminates decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. If longer diving sessions and shorter surfacing times sound appealing, then don’t hesitate to sign up for enriched diving.

★ Rescue Diver: past graduates have often described the PADI Rescue Diver course as one of the most challenging yet rewarding they’ve ever taken. You’ll learn the special safety skills necessary to prevent and manage problems in the water, making you an invaluable asset to any scuba group.

★ Dive Master: the PADI Dive Master course offers the first level of professional scuba training. You’ll work closely with a PADI instructor to hone your dive and rescue skills and obtain the qualifications to lead your own diving group and assist others in training.