Courses
There’s no better classroom than the crystal-clear waters of Bimini. Whether you’re dipping below the surface for the first time or working toward your next certification — our scuba courses are designed to help you build your skills, confidence and lifelong connection to the ocean.
From Discover Scuba to advance certifications, each course is a step closer to exploring the reef in a whole new way.
Let’s get you started — the ocean is waiting …
Discover Scuba
Discover Scuba Diving Course
Our Discover Scuba Diving Course provides a quick and easy way to try scuba diving, learn basic skills and use scuba equipment in a pool or confined water environment. Often followed by an introductory Open Water Dive.
Cost: $270 + 10% VAT
Open Water Referral
Open Water Course Referral
Our Open Water Course Referral allows students to complete the knowledge development (theory) and confined water (pool) training at our location with the option to finish the open water dives at a different PADI dive center, potentially closer to where you live or another vacation destination.
Cost: $540 + 10% VAT WITHOUT Pool Work / $640 + 10% VAT WITH Pool Work
Open Water
Open Water Course
Our Open Water Course is an entry-level scuba certification that provides the skills and knowledge to dive with a buddy in open water to a limited depth. It involves a combination of knowledge development, confined water (pool) training and open water dives. Upon completion, divers can explore the underwater world, practice basic dive skills and safely set-up scuba equipment.
Cost: $790 + 10% VAT (Theory Pack incl.)
*Advanced Open Water Course
Our Advanced Open Water Course is designed to enhance existing scuba diving skills and introduce divers to a variety of specialized diving activities. It’s a continuation of the Open Water Course, allowing certified divers to explore more challenging environments and expand their diving capabilities. The course typically involves five “adventure dives” — two of which are mandatory.
*Includes 5 Adventure Dives: 1 Mandatory Deep Dive, 1 Mandatory Navigation Dive and 3 Elective Dives
Cost: $790 + 10% VAT (Theory Pack incl.)
Reef Rescue Diver Specialty Course
*Reef Rescue Diver Specialty Course
*Our Reef Rescue Diver Specialty Course is offered through our partnership with the Reef Rescue Network. Fascinated by coral? Click here to check out our other Reef Rescue offerings.
Cost: $409 + 10% VAT (Theory Pack not incl.)
Rescue Diver
Rescue Diver Course
Our Rescue Diver Course is a challenging yet rewarding scuba diving certification that focuses on accident prevention and management. It equips divers with the knowledge and skills to handle dive emergencies (both minor and major) and to assist other divers in need. The course emphasizes self-rescue, recognizing and managing stress in other divers and various rescue techniques for panicked or unresponsive divers.
Cost: $790 + 10% VAT (Theory Pack incl.)
Divemaster
Divemaster Course
Our Divemaster Course is the first step in a scuba diving career — teaching you to supervise and assist with dive activities and become a leader in the diving community. It focuses on developing your leadership skills, dive knowledge and practical abilities through classroom sessions, water skills exercises and hands-on experience. You'll learn to organize and direct various scuba diving activities — including leading dives, assisting with classes and managing dive sites.
Cost: $1000 + 10% VAT (Theory Pack + Crew Pack not incl.)
Cancellation Policy
All sales are in Bahamian Dollars (BSD). All sales are final and non-refundable. In the event of your trip being cancelled or delayed due to weather, airlines and/or other natural disasters, a one year credit for the value of the trip will be offered.
We highly recommend purchasing DAN Trip Cancellation Insurance for all Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center’s activities and dive packages offered. This insurance is backed by DAN & TravelGuard and pays in the event of your trip being cancelled or delayed due to weather, airlines and a host of other reasons.