Kids Scuba Courses

Discover New Adventures Together!

Learning to dive as a family strengthens family bonds and can lead to a lifetime of adventure together. Scuba diving can teach environmental responsibility from a very young age, instilling awareness for ocean health, sustainability and an overall sense of caring.

Supplied Air Snorkelling For Youth (SASY)

Designed for kids ages 5 to 7 years old and still too young to dive, Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youths (SASY) program allows young children to participate in snorkeling with a BCD-like floatation device, a compressed air tank, and regulator. Children can swim on the surface without fear of inhaling water through a snorkel tube, and the SASY jackets provide ample buoyancy and hold the compressed air securely in place. (Included in Dolphin Scuba Camp)

  • Course Prerequisites: 5 – 7 years old
  • Time Commitment: 3 Hours
  • Price: $100 US/USD + tax/per session

Bubblemaker

Children ages 8 to 9 years old can experience what it’s like breathing underwater! In water no deeper than 6 feet, kids get to experience the thrill of Scuba diving in Roatan in a controlled environment and direct supervision of a PADI Pro. As part of the program, all participants will receive a PADI Bubblemaker decal, tattoo, toy, and certificate of completion. (Included in Dolphin Scuba Camp)

  • Course Prerequisites: 8 – 9 years old
  • Time Commitment: 3 Hours
  • Price: $100 US/USD + tax/per session

Jr Open Water Diver Certification

Designed for children ages 10 to 14 years old, the Jr. Open Water Diver course teaches the basic knowledge and skills needed to dive with a buddy, independent of supervision. Certification requires approximately 31 hours of combined classroom, confined water, and open water training. Upon completion, kids ages 10 to 11 may descend up to 40 feet accompanied by a parent, guardian, or PADI professional. Children ages 12 to 14 will be qualified to dive when accompanied by any Open Water Certified adult.

  • Course Prerequisites: 10 – 14 years old
  • Time Commitment: 1.5 Days
  • Price: $415 US/USD + tax

Please review PADI age limitations for Jr. Certifications:

  • Jr. SCUBA Divers (Ages 10-14) — Maximum Depth: 40 feet; Must be accompanied by a renewed PADI professional.
  • Jr. Open Water Divers (Ages 10-11) —Maximum Depth: 40 feet; Must be accompanied by parent or guardian that is of legal age.
  • Jr. Open Water Divers (Ages 12-14) — Maximum Depth: 60 feet; Must be accompanied by parent or guardian that is of legal age.
  • Jr. Advanced Open Water Divers (Ages 12-14)— Maximum Depth: 70 feet; Must be accompanied by parent or guardian that is of legal age

NOTE:

  • Children ages 10 to 11 are not allowed on Night Dives or Wreck Dives.
  • Parents must complete a liability release and medical statement before enrollment.