PADI Discover Scuba Diving and Day Pass in Freeport
Overview
Learn to scuba dive during your Grand Bahama vacation with a PADI discover scuba diving course in Freeport. The turquoise waters surrounding the Bahamas are filled with beautiful coral and marine life, so get down there and check it out! This half-day introductory program with a PADI-certified instructor includes a theory session, a pool session and one open-water dive. By the end, you’ll be hooked and ready to continue your diving education.
Before and after the snorkeling activity (9 am - 5 pm) you can enjoy facilities of Viva Resort with a Day Pass. Guests can use: Main restaurant , Snack bar , Main bar for alcohol beverage, Gym, Pool, Beach, Non motorized water sport activities, Animation activities
What's Included
- Use of all necessary equipment
- Day Pass to Viva Resort (food and drinks, beach use)
- Supervision of professional PADI-certified instructor
- All Fees and Taxes
- Taxi
- Towel
Meeting Location
Churchill Drive
Doubloon Road, Freeport, The Bahamas
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
At the meeting point will meet our PADI dive instructor who will help you fit the scuba gear. You will sign proper documentation and afterwards you are ready to start your scuba experience. You will learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive. Afterwards you will have a confined-water session and you will submerge for the first time under the guidance the instructor. You will learn how to control your breath and buoyancy and get familiar with the components of your gear: mask, fins, regulator, wet-suit, jacket and scuba tank. Finally you are ready for underwater exploration in the ocean! Jump on our dive boat to sail to the dive spot where you make your first open water dive in the ocean. Under watchful eye of our instructor, you will submerge up to 40 feet (12 meters) to explore vibrant coral reefs and schools of tropical fish eye-to-eye.
Before and after the snorkeling activity (9 am - 5 pm) you can enjoy facilities of Viva Resort with a Day Pass. Guests can use: Main restaurant , Snack bar , Main bar for alcohol beverage, Gym, Pool, Beach, Non motorized water sport activities, Animation activities.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age is 10 years
- All participants are required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving; some pre-existing medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving; please consult your doctor
- Dive is subject to weather conditions
- It is recommended that you bring/wear your swimsuit, sunscreen, a hat, towel and water; you may also bring a packed lunch or snacks
- Diving 24 hours prior to the flight is forbidden
- Using facilities of the resort (except the rooms) is possible from 9:00am, and the check out 5:00pm
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?
A: No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device. Read more Mar 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Bahamas customers.
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No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device.
Mar 2022Participants in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving and Day Pass in Freeport cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Use of all necessary equipment.
- Day Pass to Viva Resort (food and drinks, beach use).
- Supervision of professional PADI-certified instructor.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- taxi.
- Towel.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the PADI Discover Scuba Diving and Day Pass in Freeport is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PADI Discover Scuba Diving and Day Pass in Freeport will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Bahamas. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Use of all necessary equipment
- Day Pass to Viva Resort (food and drinks, beach use)
- Supervision of professional PADI-certified instructor
- All Fees and Taxes
- Taxi
- Towel
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age is 10 years
- All participants are required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving; some pre-existing medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving; please consult your doctor
- Dive is subject to weather conditions
- It is recommended that you bring/wear your swimsuit, sunscreen, a hat, towel and water; you may also bring a packed lunch or snacks
- Diving 24 hours prior to the flight is forbidden
- Using facilities of the resort (except the rooms) is possible from 9:00am, and the check out 5:00pm
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