PADI programs, such as BubbleMaker, SASY, Jr. Open Water Certification and Jr. Scuba Diver Certification are offered year round.
Thrilling Scuba Diving Experiences For Kids in Roatan
Allows children 8 years and older to experience breathing under water. Held in water no deeper than 6 feet, kids get to experience the thrill of Scuba diving in Roatan under a controlled environment. As part of the program, all participants will receive a PADI Bubblemaker decal, tattoo, toy and certificate of completion.
Cost: $100 per session (Included in Dolphin Scuba Camp fee)
Safe & Child-Friendly Snorkeling Experiences
Since summer 2000, AKR has been offering a variety of new water experiences for children. The new 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. This program is designed for kids too young to Scuba dive, ages 5 and up.
Cost: $60 (For First Session. $50 per subsequent Session) - Included in Dolphin Scuba Camp fee
Beginners Scuba Diving Course
Cost: $375
Returning AKR campers who have completed their Jr. Scuba Diver requirements may elect to complete this program for a reduced fee of $150.
Designed for children ages 10 to 15 years old, the Jr. Open Water Diver course teaches the basic knowledge and skills needed to dive with a buddy, independent of supervision (see special requirements for 10- and 11-year olds). Certification requires approximately 31 hours of combined classroom, confined water and open water training. Upon completion, kids aged 10 and 11 may descend to no more than 40 feet accompanied by a parent, guardian or PADI professional. Children aged12 to 14 will be qualified to dive when accompanied by any open water certified adult. Parents must complete a liability release and medical statement prior to enrollment.
Roatan Dive Training for Kids Ages 10-15
Cost: $375
Returning AKR campers who have completed their Jr. Scuba Diver requirements may elect to complete this program for a reduced fee of $150.
Designed for children ages 10 to 15 years old, the Jr. Open Water Diver course teaches the basic knowledge and skills needed to dive with a buddy, independent of supervision (see special requirements for 10- and 11-year olds). Certification requires approximately 31 hours of combined classroom, confined water and open water training. Upon completion, kids ages 10 and 11 may descend to no more than 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. Parents must complete a liability release and medical statement prior to enrollment.
Important! Be sure to review PADI age limitations for Jr. Certifications.
Roatan Diving Allowances For Kids
As per PADI training guidelines
Jr. SCUBA Divers (Ages 10-14)
- Maximum Depth: 40 feet
- Must be accompanies 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
NO NIGHT DIVING OR WRECK DIVING FOR CHILDREN AGES 10-11!