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 curious and want 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 – USD175
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 – USD570
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, amongst other, to dive until 30 meters, improve your buoyancy control, learn to drift dive and join a night dive.
2-4 days days– 5 dives – USD620
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 – USD630
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 – USD6.800
Included:
• Accommodation
• Three freshly prepared meals per day, unlimited water, tea, coffee
• Dive gear rental
• National Park Fees
• Breakfast/lunch/dinner
• Transfer to/from Benguerra Island
• (Limited) WiFi• Access to BCSS Science
Excluded:
• Flights
• Visa fees
• Additional transport
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.
Become a professional divemaster through a 3-month training
Dive in the heart of a marine biodiversity hotspot
Join exciting exploratory expeditions and encounter the big five
Assist the science team on expeditions and learn about marine science
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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