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Do I need to be certified?
No. If you are not certified, we offer a US$70 resort course
(valid for one year at all Sandals / Beaches resorts). After
taking the course you will be able to dive once a day up
to 30 feet dives.
How long is the resort course valid for?
The resort course is valid for one year. The $70 fee is waived if
you have taken the course less than one year ago.
What are the requirements for a resort course?
A swim evaluation and a medical
questionnaire (PDF) which must show no contra-indications
to diving.
What is the minimum age requirement?
All divers must be 10 years or older. As an alternative, we offer snorkeling trips.
I do have a contra-indication to diving but my doctor has
approved my wish to continue diving. Will the resort
allow me to dive?
A medical questionnaire is provided by the resort prior to
your first dive. If you have any contra-indications
to diving, you must have your doctor's approval in writing
to dive at any of our resorts. However, the dive instructors
at our resorts have the final approval on whether or not
a guest is considered fit to dive. Sandals and Beaches
Resorts will not be responsible for any incident that may occur
to a guest as a result of incorrect information provided by
the guest on a scuba diving resort questionnaire.
I have done all the necessary classes
to dive except for the open water dive. Can
Sandals finalize my certification?
Yes, but it's not part of the all-inclusive package. Speak to the
dive instructor upon arrival. We offer the
following certification courses :
• Open Water Certification
• Advanced Certification
• Instructor Certification
• Medic First Aid Certification
• Varied Specialties Certification
• Divermaster Certification
• Assistant Instructor Certification
• Instructor Certification
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Do
I need to wear a suit?
The Caribbean waters are pretty warm throughout
the year, but if you have one and it's made from thin fabric,
bring it along. During the winter months it is a good idea to
wear your suit.
Can we dive on our own?
No. At Beaches, all our dives are guided.
Are hyperbaric chambers available nearby?
Yes, hyperbaric chambers are within reach from our properties
in:
• Turks & Caicos - 15 minutes by car)
• Jamaica, Montego Bay - 1 hour (by car)
• Jamaica, Ocho Rios - 30 Minutes (by car)
• Jamaica, Negril Area - 2 hours (by car)
Helicopters are available for
emergencies
Can I get Certified at Sandals?
Yes, several different, fully accredited, scuba certification programs
are available at Sandals for an additional cost.
What diving organizations are represented at Sandals?
Mainly P.A.D.I. and N.A.U.I. All dive cards from agencies
recognized by DEMA are accepted.
Up to what time before departure are we allowed
to dive?
You are not allowed to dive on the same day you fly.
Can my non-diving partner come on the boat?
Sorry, non-divers are not allowed on the dive boat
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