Scuba Courses

PADI Scuba Instructions

Reactivate – A review of basic diving physiology, dive tables, and skills, a confined water session, and (1) open water dive with an instructor. Approximate 2 Hours to complete. 

Cost $140 

eLearning – Includes (1) open water dive with an instructor. 

Cost $90 

Discover Scuba Diving – Experience the underwater world with minimum time and cost. Course includes the basic textbook knowledge, confined water session with gear and (1) open water dive with an instructor. At completion you are qualified to dive up to depths of 40’ with any of Ramon’s Village Dive Masters. Approximate 1/2 day to complete. 

Cost $200

 Scuba Diver – Recently added to PADI’s list of courses the Scuba Diver course includes the first (3) modules of the Open Water Manual and (2) shallow water dives. Upon completion you are a certified to dive anywhere at depths up to 40’. Approximate 2 to 3 days to complete. 

Cost $350

Open Water Course– Five classes cover scuba gear selection and preparation. Underwater life, dive planning, basic oceanography, diving physics and maladies. Includes (4) open water dives in our warm Caribbean Waters. On completion you are certified to dive anywhere.  Course requires 3 to 4 days. 

Cost $500

eLearning Open Water–Begin your Open Water Scuba Course online with PADI then complete your confined water session & (4) Open Water Dives with our Instructors in our beautiful Caribbean Waters. Allow 2-3 days. 

Cost $400

Open Water Referral – Begin your Open Water Scuba Course at home with your Dive Shop then complete your (4) Open Water Dives with our Instructors in our beautiful Caribbean Waters. Allow 2 days. 

Cost $375

Advanced Open Water – Designed to provide the novice with a structured, well supervised means to gain the practical experience needed after initial certification. This course is not academically oriented, but offers the experience of (5) specialty dives and training to execute those dives safely. (2) Core dives required (Deep and Navigation) and choice (3) electives  requires approximately (2 to 3) days. (See Specialty Courses below)

Cost $450

eLearning Advanced Open Water Diver includes interactive lessons on 13 popular specialty dives: altitude, boat, digital underwater imaging, drift, dry suit, fish ID, night, buoyancy, search and recovery, underwater naturalist, and wreck diving. You’ll study deep and navigation diving plus three specialties of your choosing. (See Specialty Courses below)

Cost $375

Emergency First Response (EFR)– is a basic training course in CPR and emergency care. An (8) hour course can be completed in (2) 4 hours segments. This course provides pre-requisites for Rescue Diver. 

Cost $250

E-Learning Emergency First Response (EFR) The hybrid online CPR and AED course allows you to learn lifesaving skills on a timeline that works for you. Start with online self-study then schedule in-person training with an instructor. It’s your course at your pace. Allow (2 to 4) hours. 

Cost $175

Rescue Diver – Course is designed to develop necessary knowledge and skills to perform diver rescues, manage diving accident situations, and render proper first aid. Pre-requisite: Advanced Open Water Diver, 15 years of age or older, proof of CPR (within 3 years) or Emergency First Response.  Course includes 12 rescue scenarios and multiple choice tests. Rescue Diver is a pre-requisite for Dive Master Course. Allow (3) days to complete. 

Cost $400

E- learning Rescue Diver The PADI® Rescue Diver course will change the way you dive – in the best possible way. Learn to identify and fix minor issues before they become big problems, gain a lot of confidence and have serious fun along the way. Discover why countless divers say Rescue Diver is their favorite scuba course. Allow (3) days to complete. 

Cost $375

Master Scuba Diver/Specialties – Prerequisites: Current Dive Master or Advanced and Rescue Diver. Master Scuba Diver is the highest recreational dive rating available denoting superior achievement and proficiency. Requires completion of (5) specialty courses. Ramon’s Village offers the following specialties: 

1. Enriched Air – The Enriched Air Specialty does not require any dives but allows (2) optional dives. Video Class and Exam – All Enriched air, also known as nitrox or EANx, contains less nitrogen than regular air. Breathing less nitrogen means you can enjoy longer dives and shorter surface intervals. No wonder Enriched Air Diver is the most popular PADI® specialty. Can be completed in (1) day. 

Cost $200    eLearning – Cost $125

2. Deep Dive – During the PADI® Deep Diver course, you’ll learn how to plan deep dives, manage your gas supply and how to identify and manage narcosis. You’ll learn about buddy contact procedures, safety considerations and buoyancy control at depth. This course requires (4) open water dives with an instructor and takes (2 to 3) days to complete. 

Cost $300    eLearning – Cost $225

3. Boat Dive – If you’re new to boat diving or want to learn more about diving from different types of boats, enroll in the PADI^® Boat Diver course. During (2) dives with an instructor you’ll learn nautical terminology, boat diving etiquette and may practice using lines and/or deploy a surface marker buoy (SMB). Requires (2) open water dives and can be completed in (1 to 2) day(s). 

Cost $250    eLearning – Cost $200 

4. Night Dive – The thought of dipping below the surface at night seems mysterious, yet so alluring. Although you’ve been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light. The scene changes as day creatures retire and nocturnal organisms emerge. If you’ve wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, sign up for the PADI Night Diver Specialty course. This course requires (3) open water dives with an instructor and takes (3) days to complete. 

Cost $275    eLearning – Cost $200

5. Fish Identification – “What was that fish?” is a common question heard after a dive. If you want to be the scuba diver with the answers, instead of the one asking the questions, then take the Fish Identification Specialty course. You’ll enjoy your dives even more when you recognize the creatures that you see and can identify the main fish families and their characteristics. If you’re at least 10 years old and a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher, you can enroll in the PADI – Fish Identification course. This course requires (2) open water dives and can be completed in (1 to 2) day(s). 

Cost $200

6. Lionfish Tracker – Native to the Pacific Ocean, Lion Fish are progressively invading the North Western Atlantic, where the have no natural predators. Learn what action is needed to control the Lion Fish population and learn practical ways to safely and humanely capture and euthanize these fishes. This course requires 2 open water dives and can be completed in (1) day. 

Cost $200

7. Underwater Naturalist – Take the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course and you’ll see new things, even on the most familiar scuba diving sites. Why? Because when know more about symbioses, underwater ecology, and aquatic plant and animal habitats, you notice behaviors and see creatures you may have previously missed. Learn more about the local ecosystem and take a closer look on your next scuba diving adventure. PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old are eligible to take the Underwater Naturalist Specialty course. This course requires (2) open water dives and can be completed in (1) day.

Cost $200

8. Underwater Navigator – Be the scuba diver everyone wants to follow because you know where you are and where you’re going. The PADI Underwater Navigator course fine-tunes your observation skills and teaches you to more accurately use your compass underwater. If you like challenges with big rewards, take this course and have fun finding your way. Requires (3) dives and can be completed in (2) days. 

Cost $275    eLearning – Cost $200

9. Peak Performance Buoyancy – Excellent buoyancy control is what defines skilled scuba divers. You’ve seen them underwater. They glide effortlessly, use less air and ascend, descend or hover almost as if by thought. They more easily observe aquatic life without disturbing their surroundings. You can achieve this, too. The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course improves the buoyancy skills you learned as a new diver and elevates them to the next level. PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers or higher, who are at least 10 years old, are eligible to take the Peak Performance Buoyancy course. Requires (2) dives and can be completed in (1 to 2) day(s).

Cost $250    eLearning – Cost $200

10. ) Emergency Oxygen Provider – Knowing how and when to administer emergency oxygen is a valuable skill to have in a dive emergency. PADI® Emergency Oxygen Provider prepares you to offer aid and teaches you to recognize scuba diving injuries and illnesses requiring emergency oxygen. This is an excellent course for scuba divers, boat crew, lifeguards, freedivers, mermaids or anyone who spends time in and around water. No age restrictions or water sessions required. Takes (1) day to complete. 

Cost $225    eLearning – Cost $175

11. ) Equipment Specialist – Don’t miss a dive due to minor issues with your scuba diving equipment. Whether it’s a missing o-ring, wetsuit tear or a broken fin strap, the PADI Equipment Specialist course teaches you to manage basic repairs and adjustments. You’ll also learn more about how your gear works, making you more comfortable with it and better prepared to take care of your investment. If you’re at least 10 years old and certified as a PADI (Junior) Scuba Diver or higher, you can enroll in the Equipment Specialist course. Takes (1) day to complete. 

Cost $200    eLearning – Cost $150

12. ) Coral Reef Conservation – This course helps you appreciate the complexity of coral reef habitats and teaches how you can help conserve these vital systems. Everyone likes to scuba dive or snorkel in warm, clear water on a vibrant coral reef, yet many people know little about what they’re seeing or the importance of reef ecosystems. The Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course helps you appreciate the complexity of these habitats and teaches you how you can help conserve these vital systems. Anyone who has an interest in the aquatic world can take this course. There are no prerequisites or age restrictions and no water sessions are required to earn this non-diving certification. 

Cost $175

13. ) Dive Against Debris – Make a difference on every dive by activating your inner citizen scientist. During the Dive Against Debris^® Diver Specialty course, you’ll learn how ocean plastic and trash cleanups not only keep your local dive sites healthier, but also how to contribute to a global database that documents our planet’s marine debris problem. Under the guidance of your instructor, you’ll participate in a Dive Against Debris survey and turn your passion for the underwater world into real action. Join the PADI Torchbearer^™ movement of divers protecting our ocean planet and making every dive count. Requires (1) open water dive and (1) day to complete. 

Cost $200 – eLearning – Cost $150