Recreational & Specialty Courses
Learning to dive with Ocean Encounters during your vacation is a very rewarding experience. We maintain a strict standard of quality to ensure you become a safe diver and keep on diving for many years to come. You can start with a Discover Scuba Dive and continue as far as you want, even till a professional level!
The specialty courses are all about adventure and new knowledge. Whether it is answers on how to improve your buoyancy, to appreciate the underwater fauna, or take beautiful pictures, Ocean Encounters has the specialty for you. If the specialty of your interest is not described here, please contact us. With the combined knowledge of our top-notch instructors we can teach any specialty you want.
Discover Scuba Diving
An introduction to diving. Perfect for those that aren't sure if it's for them, or guests that don't have the time for the complete course. If you like it, you can continue with your PADI Open Water Course. But there's more. Read more »
PADI Open Water Diver
The PADI Open Water Diver certification is the most popular and recognized dive certification in the world. It's like having an international drivers license. This course will teach you everything you need to know to dive with ... Read more »
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
The ultimate program to help you get the most out of your diving. Learn to master your buoyancy, and how to get back to shore/boat without a guide. You'll also experience what it's like to dive below 60 feet (18 meters). Read more »
Rescue Diver Course
This is the perfect diving course for becoming a better, more secure and environmentally conscious diver. You learn to help yourself and others during diving emergencies. It is the most challenging and rewarding program Read more »
Photography
From simple point and shoot to Digital photography. We have got the photo specialty for you. In just two afternoons you will learn the basics for good underwater photography.Read more »
Nitrox
Learn how to beat your air tables and stay down longer. Nitrox helps reduce nitrogen stress on your body and makes your extended dive much more enjoyable. This is a one-day course that will make a difference in how you dive.Read more »
Peak Performance Buoyancy
During this class and with only two dives, you will learn to effortlessly hover over the reef, use less air, and properly calculate the amount of weight needed according to your body weight and your exposure suit. Read more »
Fish Identification
Are you a diver who always likes to look up the fish seen during your dives? Then this is the course for you. You will learn how to identify species, families, and individuals. It is fun, and it lasts only one day. Read more »
