Diver Courses

There are a number of courses that can be taken at Perhentian Island Divers. They are all PADI course run by qualified PADI instructors. All students will be issued with the appropriate PADI certificate upon successful completion of the course. All courses are lifetime valid and are internationally recognized.

1. PADI SCUBA Diver

2. PADI Open Water Diver

3. Advanced Open Water Diver

4. Rescue Diver

5. Emergency first response

6. Dive master

7. Other PADI Programmes

1. PADI SCUBA Diver

Outline: This entry level certification will allow divers to SCUBA dive only when accompanied by a dive professional (e.g. PADI Dive master or Instructor). They can dive to a maximum depth of 12 M.

Prerequisites: Students must be over 10 years of age. Students must float for 10 mins in water too deep to stand in.

Length of course: 1 ½ - 2 days.

Overview: Half day study in classroom. No exam. Half day in shallow water 2 open water dives.

Materials included: PADI Go Dive manual. PADI application PIC. Rental of all of required equipment.

Cost: RM 800.

Sales notes: This course is especially suited for those who have limited time on the island and younger children, as it is less demanding than Open Water Diver.