Why PADI?
Salt Divers Taveuni is affiliated with PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) who are the world’s leading scuba diver training organization.
PADI divers carry the most respected and sought-after scuba diving credentials in the world. PADI courses are student centered and that’s why we choose to align ourselves with them – because this is your holiday, your experience and we want it to be the best that it can be.
Our Instructors can teach in English, Fijian and German.
Introductory Dive Experience
On Rainbow Reef:
$280 FJD
In Pool:
$150 FJD
The incredible underwater world of Taveuni is waiting for you and you DON’T have to be a certified diver to experience diving and see amazing marine life.
During your introductory dive program, you’ll learn some basic scuba diving skills in our dive training pool/or if weather permitting right of the beach before heading out on your very first dive in the ocean.
Your PADI Instructor will be by your side from start to finish to ensure that you have great fun and a safe experience. Be warned though – it’s addictive!
PADI Open Water Diver
Full Course
$980 FJD
Two Or More Students
$950 FJD
Referral
$690 FJD
(Open Water Dive 1-4, must have completed pool and academic prior)
E-learning
$920 FJD
You have always wanted to learn to dive and see the world beneath the waves this is where to begin.
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the first level of diving certifications and it’s a fun and rewarding experience. The course includes dive theory (which can be studied at home through e-Learning or here at Salt Diver), confined water training sessions and 4 dives in the ocean which is when you’ll see why Taveuni is such a famous diving destination.
The full PADI Open Water Diver course takes 4 days. At the end of your program you’ll be certified to dive to 18 meters and you’ll be ready for a lifetime of adventure!
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
$950 FJD
Do you want to improve your dive skills, increase your depths and become a more confident and capable diver?
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course involves 5 theory sessions and making 5 “Adventure” dives with your instructor. You must complete a Deep Dive and an Underwater Navigation Dive and the other 3 dives are yours to choose from the following: Fish Identification, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Recovery, Boat Diver, Drift Diver
The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course takes 2 days to complete and will certify you to dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters, which means even more great dive sites to explore!
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Rescue Diver
$1020 FJD
The PADI Rescue Diver course takes 2-3 days and is cited by many as being the most challenging and rewarding dive course they have taken.
Not only will you learn how to deal with diving emergencies, you’ll learn how to minimize the risk of accidents occurring in the first place. During the course, you’ll also learn how to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving skills until they become second nature.
When you complete your PADI Rescue Diver course you’ll feel a huge sense of accomplishment and be a better and more confident diver.
To be able to start your course you need a certification as a PADI Rescue Diver you will also need to complete the Emergency First Response program or have a recognized and current (last 24 months) First Aid and CPR certification.
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Dive Master
$2650 FJ
Are you thinking about becoming a PADI Professional?
The PADI Divemaster course is the first level of professional certification and allows you to assist PADI Instructors as well as independently guide certified divers.
You’ll also learn about working in the diving industry, study advanced dive theory, you’ll be required to demonstrate high-level diving skills and you’ll complete in-water stamina and fitness tests.
You’ll be mentored by one of our experienced PADI Instructors and you’ll get to see and feel what it’s like to be a part of a diving team. It’s challenging but it’s an exciting course which will give you a professional qualification.
You’ll need 40 logged dives to start PADI Divemaster training and 60 logged dives by the end of your program, you’ll also need a medical statement signed by your doctor and your EFR certificate must be from within the last 24 months. If you do not have 40 logged dives, we can extend your program to an internship to build in additional diving experience.
This course can be completed in 4 weeks for divers with 40 logged dives but we recommend staying up to 6 weeks or more to get the best possible experience and broadest training – for more information please contact us.
Ready to go diving?
For all courses, please read the Medical Form
Study Online on PADI e-learning
Whether you’re on the go or want to take it slow, you can complete the theory (Knowledge Development) portion of your course online before arrival with PADI eLearning.
PADI eLearning allows you to study at your own pace from home which reduces time spent studying here.E-learning can be done with the following courses: PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, PADI Divemaster