Why PADI?
Salt Diver Taveuni is affiliated with PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) who are the world’s leading scuba diver training organization.
PADI divers carry the most respected and sought-after scuba diving credentials in the world. PADI courses are student centered and that’s why we choose to align ourselves with them – because this is your holiday, your experience and we want it to be the best that it can be.
Our Instructors can teach in English, Fijian.
Introductory Dive Experience
On Rainbow Reef:
$300 FJD
Off the beach:
$150 FJD
The incredible underwater world of Taveuni is waiting for you and you DON’T have to be a certified diver to experience diving and see amazing marine life.
During your introductory dive program, you’ll learn some basic scuba diving skills in our dive training pool/or if weather permitting right of the beach before heading out on your very first dive in the ocean.
Your PADI Instructor will be by your side from start to finish to ensure that you have great fun and a safe experience. Be warned though – it’s addictive!
CLICK LINK for PADI e-learning: https://learning.padi.com/dsd?store_number=26129
PADI Open Water Diver Course
Full Course
$1000 FJD
Two Or More Students
$980 FJD
Referral
$700 FJD
(Open Water Dive 1-4, must have completed pool and academic prior)
E-learning
$950 FJD
Have always wanted to learn to dive and see the world beneath the waves? This is where to begin!
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the first level of diving certifications and it’s a fun and rewarding experience. The course includes dive theory (which can be studied at home through e-Learning or here at Salt Diver), 5 confined water training sessions and 4 open water dives at the world famous Rainbow Reef.
The full PADI Open Water Diver course takes about 3-4 days. At the end of your program you’ll be certified to dive to 18 meters and you’ll be ready for a lifetime of adventure!
CLICK LINK for PADI e-learning: https://store.padi.com/en-us/courses/open-water-diver/p/60462-1B2C/?irra=26129
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Book version $1000 FJD
E-learning $950 FJD
Do you want to improve your dive skills, increase your depths, become a more confident diver and explore more? This course is for you!
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course involves completing 5 theory sessions (e-learning package to be purchased directly from PADI. link provided below) and making 5 “Adventure” dives with your instructor. You will complete a Deep Dive, Underwater Navigation Dive and 3 other adventure dives of your choosing from the following: Fish Identification, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Boat, Drift, Night and Underwater Naturalist.
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course takes 2 days to complete and will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters, which means even more great dive sites to explore!
CLICK LINK for PADI AOW e-learning: https://store.padi.com/en-us/courses/advanced-open-water/p/60463-1B2C/?irra=26129
PADI
Rescue Diver
Book version $1100 FJD
E-learning $1050 FJD
When you complete your PADI Rescue Diver course you’ll feel a huge sense of accomplishment and you will be a better and more confident diver.
Not only will you learn how to deal with diving emergencies, you’ll learn how to minimize the risk of accidents occurring in the first place. During the course, you’ll also learn how to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving and life saving skills until they become second nature.
The PADI Rescue Diver course takes 2-3 days to complete and is cited by many as being the most challenging and rewarding dive course they have taken. The Rescue Diver certification is a pre-requisite for becoming a Dive Master.
Pre-requisite: Advanced Open Water Diver certification, EFR certification or have a recognized and current First Aid and CPR certification. (in the last 24 months)
PADI Rescue Diver Course e-learning: https://store.padi.com/en-us/courses/rescue-diver/p/60464-1B2C/?irra=26129
EFR e-learning: https://store.padi.com/enus/courses/efr/p/60475-1B2C/?irra=26129
PADI
Dive Master
E-learning $2700 FJD
Are you thinking about becoming a PADI Professional?
The PADI Divemaster course is the first level of professional certification and allows you to assist PADI Instructors as well as independently guide certified divers.
You’ll also learn about working in the diving industry, study advanced dive theory, you’ll be required to demonstrate high-level diving skills and you’ll complete in-water stamina and fitness tests.
You’ll be mentored by one of our experienced PADI Instructors and you’ll get to see and feel what it’s like to be a part of a diving team. It’s challenging but it’s an exciting course which will give you a professional qualification.
You’ll need 40 logged dives to start PADI Divemaster training and more than 60 logged dives by the end of your course, you’ll also need a medical statement signed by your doctor and your EFR certificate must be from within the last 24 months. If you do not have 40 logged dives, we can extend your program to an internship to build in additional diving experience.
This course can be completed in 4 weeks for divers with 40 logged dives but we recommend staying up to 6 weeks or more to get the best possible experience and broadest training – for more information please contact us.
Ready to go diving?
For all courses, please read the Medical Form
Study Online on PADI e-learning
Whether you’re on the go or want to take it slow, you can complete the theory (Knowledge Development) portion of your course online before arrival with PADI eLearning.
PADI eLearning allows you to study at your own pace from home which reduces time spent studying here.E-learning can be done with the following courses: PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, PADI Divemaster