Key West PADI® Discover Scuba 1-day Resort Course

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Key West, USA

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Overview

The Dive in a Day Scuba Resort Course is the absolute best way for a person to experience diving. Great for those who want to try scuba diving in Key West.

Highlights

  • Experience scuba diving without certification
  • 2 hours of pool training
  • 2 one-tank dives on the coral reef
  • Friendly staff
  • Low instructor to student ratio
  • The best way to experience the reef!

Description

The Dive in a Day Scuba Resort Course is the absolute best way for a person to experience diving. With two hours of pool training, you learn the skills to hover weightlessly beneath the surface of crystal blue waters. You will be able to enjoy, explore, and learn from the only living coral reef in the United States.

This tour is sure to become your favorite stop on your tropical Key West vacation. Perfect for the whole family, this tour is both fun and educational. Vacations were made so time could be spent on adventures such as this one. If you visit the Florida Keys without trying this tour, you will have no idea what you are missing!

The Dive-in-a-Day Resort Course includes an entire day full of fun and adventure! You will have your lesson in the pool, then come along for our two-tank, two-location afternoon dive on the beautiful coral reef. Your instructor will be underwater with you throughout your entire diving expedition. As an added bonus, any gear you will need is provided in your tour price. This includes the price of the boat trip, full diving equipment and oxygen tanks.

Great for those of you who always wanted to try scuba diving but do not have time for the certification course. Yes, snorkeling is great, but nothing beats the tranquil and amazing experience of being in the underwater world of the coral reef.

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What's Included

  • Equipment and Instruction
  • 2 hours of pool training
  • 2 one-tank dives on the coral reef
  • Participants in the Dive in a Day Scuba Resort Course are not scuba certified after their diving instruction
  • Gratuities
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What To Expect

This one-day course offers everything you need to experience SCUBA diving in just one day. It includes a pool instruction session, all equipment, and two guided dives on a shallow reef.

Morning Pool Session


Your morning swimming pool instruction session introduces essential diving skills. You’ll gear up in scuba equipment, learn the fundamentals of diving, and practice breathing underwater.


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Pool Instruction Included • Gear Included

Afternoon Reef Dives


Following your morning pool session, venture into the open ocean to discover two distinct dive sites within the pristine coral reef system of the Florida Keys.

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Two Reef Dives Included • Gear & Guide Included

Western Dry Rocks

Explore North America’s only living coral reef, “Western Dry Rocks,” a thriving habitat for colorful tropical fish, rays, sea turtles, and various coral species. Each day, the Captain selects the specific reef location based on current conditions to ensure optimal visibility and the best possible sea state for your dive.

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20 Minute Boat Ride

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Near public transportation
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Most travelers can participate

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to travelers by the Cool Destinations customer support team.

Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?

No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience. This fun-filled course is designed to give first-timers a “taste” of Scuba diving!

Do I have to know how to swim to do the Key West PADI® Discover Scuba 1-day Resort Course?

Yes. You don’t have to be an Olympic swimmer, but we do require you to pass a swim test at the beginning of the pool session.

How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?

Participants in the Key West PADI® Discover Scuba 1-day Resort Course 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.

What are the medical requirements for scuba diving?

All divers must complete a Medical Questionnaire (PDF ⧉) form before participating in the Key West PADI® Discover Scuba 1-day Resort Course.

Please answer your past and present medical history questions with a YES or NO. If you are not sure, answer YES.

If you answer YES to any question, you must consult a physician before participating in scuba diving.

What is the weather cancellation policy?

If the Key West PADI® Discover Scuba 1-day Resort Course must be canceled due to bad weather, and you cannot go on another day or time, you will be issued a refund by Cool Destinations.

What should I wear/bring with me?

Anything you would normally wear/bring to a pool or on a boat. Wear a bathing suit you are comfortable in. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and any refreshments you may want.

Where can I park my car?

If required, parking instructions for the Key West PADI® Discover Scuba 1-day Resort Course will be included in your confirmation email.

Where is the meeting point for this activity?

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Key West PADI® Discover Scuba 1-day Resort Course will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-291594

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