PADI DIVING
COURSES
Gain your PADI certification in a marine biodiversity hotspot
Join the unique opportunity to dive into the world of marine science while gaining your PADI certification. Together with our instructors, dive unique locations exclusive to BCSS and join exploratory expeditions in the BANP and beyond, learning about marine life ecology from our in-house scientists.
The DSD course is perfect for those who have never scuba dived before but are you curious and wand to give it a try. This 1 to 2-day program provides you with basic theory, above and underwater skills and underwater mentoring so you will feel comfortable while diving.
2 dives – 1-2 days – USD250
The Refresher course is made for those who are certified but haven’t dived for more than 6 months. This 1-day training program walks you through basic theory and allows you to get back into scuba diving at your own pace, while practicing your breathing and skills underwater, so you feel confident diving again.
1 dive – 1 day – USD170
The Open Water Course is for individuals who want to learn how to scuba dive and are committed to several days of studying and training. Explore a new world and learn diving physics and theory, how to use scuba equipment and how to control your breathing and buoyancy. Your Open Water Diver certification allows you to dive anywhere up to 18 meters.
4-5 days – 2 open water dives – >4 in-pool sessions – USD720
Join the Advanced Open Water course to develop from your Open Water certification further and gain more extensive diving experience. During 5 dives, you have the opportunity to, e.g., dive until 30 meters, improve your buoyancy control, learn to drift dive and join a night dive.
2-4 days days – 5 dives – USD790
This on-land course teaches you what to do in case of emergency, whether it’s dive-related or not. Your instructor will go through the steps of responding to stressful, medically urgent situations in detail, while teaching you basic medical theory.
We highly recommend taking this course if you are a frequent diver.
1-2 days – USD220
Learn what to do and how to react in the rare case of a dive-related emergency. During this course, you will learn how to take care of an unconscious diver both above and underwater, how to react when a diver is panicking and how to provide first aid, including CPR, and more. We highly recommend taking this course to anyone who dives frequently, as you will gain important skills helping others and become a more confident diver.
2-4 days – 3+ dives – USD800
Become a professional PADI Dive Master in a world-class diving location, alongside experienced dive instructors and guides, while staying at the first permanent Ocean Observatory in Africa.
Assist the Dive Manager of BCSS with everyday tasks while improving your diving skills and gaining in-depth knowledge of safety measures and dive theory. Whether you are a new diver or already possess certifications, you’ll step off Benguerra Island feeling confident to guide groups and conduct research underwater.
3 months – USD6.900
Included:
• National Park Fees
• Dive gear
• Serviced accommodation
• Three meals per day
• Vilanculos airport pick up Benguerra Island
• (Limited) WiFi
• Access to Science Projects
Excluded:
• Flights
• Visa fees
• Additional transport
• Optional leisure activities
Recommended:
We recommend that you bring your own wetsuit, fins, mask, and any additional gear for your comfort and to ensure equipment availability for all diving opportunities.
DIVE MASTER COURSE
Become a professional diver
Assist the Dive Manager of BCSS with everyday tasks while improving your diving skills and gaining in-depth knowledge of safety measures and dive theory. Whether you are a new diver or already possess certifications, you’ll step off Benguerra Island feeling confident to guide groups and conduct research underwater.
From Open Water Diver to Dive Master in 3 months
Dive the second most biodiverse reefs in the world
Receive professional mentoring from our experienced instructor
Dive with manta rays, sharks and 2000+ species of fish
Stay at our sustainable accommodation on Benguerra Island
Enjoy the comforts of easy-access diving and an on-site pool for training
Learn about marine science, conservation and climate change from our scientists
Pay only a 25% deposit and the balance 30 days prior to arrival
My experience as a dive master trainee at BCSS was incredible, and I couldn't be happier with my choice to do it here. The place and the staff are wonderful, and my dive instructor Mauro did an amazing job teaching me how to be a dive master. Would 100% recommend!
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