Discover Scuba Diving From Ocho Rios
Overview
Are you a Certified Scuba Diver? Do you want to learn how to Scuba Dive ? This PADI Certified Scuba Diving center near Ocho Rios ,Jamaica has options for certified and Uncertified or first time divers from Ocho Rios,Jamaica.
Learn to scuba dive in Jamaica and see the marine sights near the Runaway bay Area or Explore the best diving in the Northern tip of the island of Jamaica as a Certified Scuba Diver.
What's Included
- Use of snorkel and dive equipment
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Wetsuit (can be rented at site)
Meeting and Pickup
be in the lobby area of your hotel 20 mins before pick up time, for cruise ship passengers be at the main gates on the outside where the driver will make contact
What To Expect
We'll start the day with pick transfer from your Hotel resort in Ocho Rios Locale you'll meet your master instructor /guide depending on your level . Get fitted in your scuba diving gear and receive a safety orientation from the divemaster.
Uncertified :
You will receive lessons on scuba diving techniques diving safety procedures and best practices
Instructors are patient and helpful as they have over 20 years of diving experience. Your lessons will be given in a Controlled Area Once you have mastered the controlled area, the divemaster will decide if you are ready for the second phase.
At your second location in this Discover Scuba Dive package, we aim to make it more adventurous than the controlled site so you will get better views of marine life and more colorful ambiance. Encounters are up close and personal,
Certified Divers :
Get fitted with dive gears and short safety orientation and we are off to the diving site.
Your second dive site of 2 tanks are booked will be more interesting than the first to make sure your tour is exciting and interesting, teaming Marine and Picturesque locations.
Your dive day ends with your transfer return to your resort/hotel.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions Ask your doctor if you are medically fit to Scuba dive
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Participant needs to Send supplier Name of Hotel Minimum 24 Hours in advance
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-10145P66
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device.
Mar 2022Participants in the Discover Scuba Diving From Ocho Rios 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.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Use of snorkel and dive equipment.
- Round-trip shared transfer.
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax).
- Professional guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Wetsuit (can be rented at site).
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Scuba Diving From Ocho Rios is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of snorkel and dive equipment
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Wetsuit (can be rented at site)
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions Ask your doctor if you are medically fit to Scuba dive
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Participant needs to Send supplier Name of Hotel Minimum 24 Hours in advance
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
