Includes
instruction + dive
Price
$120 +tax
Length
1/2 day
LEVEL
beginner
Depth
> 40 ft
Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater, the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience is your chance to find out. This half-day introduction lets you try diving in the warm, calm waters of Roatan — no prior experience needed.
Guided by a certified PADI Instructor, you’ll learn basic dive skills, use real scuba gear, and take your first underwater journey along one of the most vibrant reefs in the Caribbean.
This is not a certification course, but it’s the perfect first step if you’re thinking about becoming a certified diver or just want to cross scuba diving off your bucket list. Plus, you can do additional non-certified dives if one dive wasn’t enough!
Includes
- Instructor-led briefing and confined water session
- 1 guided reef dive
- Equipment & gear
- Personalized instruction
What You'll Learn
- Basic scuba skills
- Take your regulator out of your mouth and recover it
- Understand hand skills for communication
- Clean a partially flooded mask
Program Details
- Half-day introduction to scuba diving
- No prior experience needed
- Not a certification course
- Perfect first step before certification
- Try diving in Roatan's warm, calm waters
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Course Structure
This beginner-friendly program includes three parts, all which are completed in just a half a day. The program includes everything you need: equipment, instruction, confined water skills, and a reef dive.
You’ll start with a simple explanation of how diving works and what to expect. We’ll teach you how to use the equipment, communicate underwater, and manage buoyancy.
In shallow, calm water, you’ll practice a few basic skills like clearing your mask and breathing with your regulator. This helps build your confidence before heading out to the reef.
Once you’re comfortable, we’ll take you on a real reef dive up to 12 meters (40 feet), led and supervised by your instructor the entire time.
Why Roatan Is Perfect for First-Time Divers
Roatan’s reefs are vibrant and full of life, making them a stunning introduction to the underwater world. The colorful coral and tropical fish will make you fall in love with diving and eager to explore more. You’ll likely see many tropical fish such as parrotfish, blue tangs, and sergeant majors and a wide variety of coral, including fan coral, wire coral, and staghorn coral, along with sponges like barrel, tube, and vase sponges. If you’re lucky, you might also spot larger marine life such as green sea turtles, hawksbill turtles, stingrays, or even eagle rays.
All of these species can often be seen at shallow depths, which is perfect for beginners. why Roatan is a top choice for learning how to dive:
- Shallow, protected dive sites ideal for beginners
- Short boat rides or walk-in entries from shore
- World-class reef just minutes from our dive shop
Why Choose Octopus Dive School?
We specialize in safe, relaxed, small-group experiences for first-time divers. Our instructors are patient, professional, and passionate about sharing the underwater world with you. No stress, no pressure — just the chance to discover something unforgettable.
Ready to Dive In?
Whether you’re a curious traveler, adventurous couple, or family looking for something unforgettable to do together, Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan is an experience you’ll never forget.
