Includes
e-Learning + certification
Price
$410 +tax
Length
2-3 days
LEVEL
advanced
Depth
> 100 ft
PADI Rescue Diver Course in Roatan
Take the Next Big Step in Your Diving Journey! The PADI Rescue Diver course is one of the most rewarding and transformative scuba certifications you can earn. Whether you’re preparing for a professional diving career or simply want to be a safer, more capable diver, this course teaches you how to recognize and manage diving emergencies — for yourself and others — both on the surface and underwater.
At Octopus Dive School, we make this challenging course engaging, supportive, and even fun. You’ll learn in a small group setting, guided by experienced instructors, on the calm, warm reefs of Roatan, one of the Caribbean’s top diving destinations.
410
+15% tax
Includes
- PADI eLearning & certification
- Course materials
- 10 rescue exercises
- 2 emergency scenarios
- Personalized instruction
- Equipment & gear
What You'll Learn
- Recognize diver stress & prevent problems
- Rescue panicked or unresponsive divers
- Lead emergency response & searches
- Master tows & exits
- Use rescue gear (pocket mask, DSMB, signaling)
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Course Structure
Start with online rescue theory and knowledge development at your own pace. No classroom time during your vacation!
🕒 Time commitment: 8–10 hours
Practice 10 core rescue skills in the ocean, including surfacing unresponsive divers, underwater search patterns, and handling diver stress.
You’ll put your training into action in simulated real-world scenarios, working as a team to manage full dive emergencies.
🕒 Total time: 2 -3 days
👥 Max 4 students per instructor
Course Requirements
- Be 12 years or older
- Be a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Have completed Emergency First Response (EFR) training within the last 24 months
Need EFR certification? Add it to your course package — we offer it onsite!
Why Roatan is Ideal for Rescue Training
Roatan is a world-class diving destination known for its biodiversity, calm conditions, and easy access to stunning reefs, wrecks, and deep walls — all within minutes of our shop.
Here’s why Roatan is a top choice for earning your rescue certification:
- Calm, clear waters ideal for skill development
- Reef systems with real-world challenges (currents, depth, topography)
- Professional, safety-oriented instructors
- Short boat rides to practice sites
- Train in one of the Caribbean’s top dive destinations
Why Choose Octopus Dive School?
As a PADI 5-Star Dive Center, we provide a personalized, professional environment with experienced instructors, world-class dive sites just minutes away, and small class sizes (max 4 students) so you get focused attention.
Get Certified. Get Confident. Go Further.
Whether you’re dreaming of wreck diving, exploring deeper reefs, or preparing for your Rescue Diver course — the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification is your key to more freedom and more adventure beneath the surface.
