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Turks & Caicos Scuba Instruction

Dive Provo is a PADI 5 Star Resort offering comprehensive training programs for all levels of certification. In addition, Dive Provo is an SSI Partner in Paradise offering SSI referrals to students who start their training through that agency. SSI staff on site can also assist students complete dives towards specialty and advanced ratings. Dive Provo also works closely with other agencies such as NAUI, TDI, YMCA and BSAC to allow students to complete their Open Water Referral Dives under the Universal Referral Program at Dive Provo.

Preparing for pool instruction with
Dive Provo Staff

A sampling of the courses available at Dive Provo:

You may use the On-Line Booking for your course reservations, or click here to review the PADI Medical Statement.

Discover Scuba Diving - Take that first unforgettable breath. After a classroom and pool session, join your Dive Provo Instructor on a guided tour on one of Provo's shallow reefs. $159

Dive Provo staff gives scuba diving course pool session

Dive Provo staff gives scuba
diving course pool session

Open Water Certification Course - This PADI course incorporates the use of home study videos and texts, or perhaps the PADI Open Water CD-ROM suits you better. Studying prior to your arrival on island reduces on-island classroom time allowing you time to enjoy other activities or spend time with your family. Also ideal for the business person who can only "escape" work for a short period of time. Course fee includes all materials, equipment, instruction, and dives. (Allow 4 days on island.) Prices for Private Instruction available upon request.
$550

PADI Scuba Tune-Up Course - The official PADI refresher course that covers Safe Diving Practices, Dive Planning Fundamentals, Problem Management, Breathing Air at Depth, Recreational Diving and Dive Tables: Basic Knowledge, Recreational Diving and Dive Tables: Dive Planning. Includes book which will be sent to you after purchasing course. Complete the book work before arriving so you will be prepared for the in water tune-up. $90

For greater flexibility PADI E-Learning is now available! Learn the academics at your own pace at home or from your laptop and be ready for water work as soon as you arrive on island. Open Water Certification Course price for students who have completed the PADI E-Learning: $470 Click here for more information!

Open Water Referral Dives (ages 12 and over) - Complete all academics and pool work at home and finish your open water dives in the warm clear waters of Provo. Your training takes place out on the regular 2 tank trips, so certified partners can join you out on the boat. Course fee includes equipment, instruction, and dives. $375

Divers swim near Amphitheater dive site

Advanced Open Water Course - The next step on the ladder for the Open Water Diver. A great vacation course as this class requires no classroom time, just some easy reading and thorough on-boat and in-water briefings with your instructor. The course is designed to increase your knowledge of Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation plus your choice of three electives, with a fourth bonus elective included for free! Pick from among seven interesting dives particularly suitable for our environment: Underwater Naturalist, Fish ID, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Multi Level Diving, Boat Diving or Underwater Photography ($49.00 camera rental not included.) Earn your Advanced Open Water card with 6 dives in 3 days (3 days of 2-tank dives). These are great dives to do in Provo, plus they help divers improve their skills while helping them see things they would otherwise swim over. Course fee includes all materials, equipment, instruction, and dives. $450

Nitrox Certification - Learn about and experience the benefits of diving with Nitrox. Self study followed by an afternoon lecture and 2 Nitrox dives allows you to join the ranks of technical divers giving you the freedom to choose to dive with Nitrox on any future dives. $120 (Boat Dives not included).

Combined Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certification - Really make use of your diving vacation to learn new skills and increase knowledge and enjoyment of the sport. 6 dives over 3 days with classroom time required for the Nitrox portion of the course. $550

Technical diving

Technical Diving - Take advantage of on-island expertise. Dive Provo partners with O2 Technical Diving to bring you Advanced Nitrox, Trimix and Re-breather Courses. The shop staff will help make arrangements to try any of these more advanced classes.

For information on Specialty Certifications, Rescue Diver and additional courses contact Dive Provo at 800-234-7768.

You may use the On-Line Booking for your course reservations.

Please be sure to review the PADI Medical Statement to determine if you require a physicians approval to participate in dive training BEFORE you arrive on island.

For Telephone reservations, please call 1-800-234-7768 (in the US)
954-351-9771 (all other countries)

For mail or fax reservations:
Dive Provo Reservation Service, 5601, Powerline Road, Suite 206, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309; Fax 954 351 9740

To contact Dive Provo directly on island:
Dive Provo, PO Box 413, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Telephone 649-946-5029, Fax 649-946-5936