PADI Specialty Diver Courses

Want to learn specialised techniques in diving? Let's dive in and nerd out over the course that peaks your interest.

Specialty Courses

Take a specialty course to hone your skills and dive at the highest levels.

A course based on your interests

The specialty courses give you the freedom to choose what you want to learn about. Dive deep into the topics to you find most interesting and enjoy some excellent dives throughout the course.

Push your boundaries

Dive deeper, longer, later or with more confidence than you ever have. Challenge yourself to push your personal boundaries to become an excellent diver.

Credit towards your Master Scuba Diver

Earn five PADI specialty certifications to qualify for the Master Scuba Diver certification, the highest level in recreational diving.

Course Details

What specialty courses can you teach?

• Peak Performance Buoyancy

• Underwater Navigator

• Night Diver

• Enriched Air (Nitrox)

• Deep

• Wreck

• Emergency Oxygen Provider

• Dive Against Debris

• AWARE Coral Reef Conservation

• Self-Reliant

• Sidemount

Please reach out if you are interested in a specialty course that is not listed above and we can make arrangements.

Why take a specialty course with Salty Boogers?

We are serious educators and are flexible to operate on your schedule. We offer private courses that are tailored to each individual or small group. This allows us to accommodate last minute changes or individual challenges. We also provide mixed level training for groups with divers of different experience levels, perfect for families and friends.

How much does it cost?

The price varies for each specialty because they all require a different amount of time, number of dives, and equipment. We pride ourselves on offering the highest level of training and personalized attention at a similar price to the other local dive shops. Please reach out for details and pricing on the course you would like.

Can I earn my Master Scuba Diver certification?

Absolutely! We can sign you off as the highest level recreational diver, the Master Scuba Diver. To earn this top level, you need to have five specialty diver certifications and completed 50 logged dives.

How can I contact you?

Reach out on WhatsApp at +504 9319 1099 or through email at info@saltyboogers.com. Please remember that we are usually underwater but we will respond as soon as we dry off!

Frequently Asked Questions

Im feeling pretty nervous, what should I do?

Trust us! We were all nervous the first time diving! At Salty Boogers, we have unlimited freedom to take it slow and make sure you are comfortable. There is no rush and no pressure. We want you to have a fun time and experience scuba diving at your own pace.

Will I earn a certification to dive again?

You will NOT earn a certification after completing only the DSD experience. You ARE welcome to come dive with us again within one week and we can skip the practice sessions and get right out diving on the reef. This is an excellent way to gain experience if you are not quite ready to get certified or you are limited on time.

How can I credit this toward my certification?

It is possible to earn credit for the first day of your Open Water Diver certification. To do this, you would need to learn a few extra skills in the shallow water near the beach and then demonstrate a small number of skills out on a real dive. This is a little extra work compared to a normal DSD, but you would earn credit towards your certification course. You could then either finish the course with us, or we could give you a referral form that is valid for 12 months to continue the course with any other PADI dive instructor.

Another excellent option is to complete the PADI Scuba Diver certification. This requires less time to complete than to Open Water Diver course, but you do earn a lifetime certification as a Scuba Diver. To earn this certification you would have to complete three chapters of the PADI E-Learning and come back for one more day of diving. You could then upgrade to the full Open Water Diver certification at any point in the future.

How deep will we go?

We will only go as deep as you are comfortable!

The maximum depth for confined water training is 10-20 feet.
The maximum depth for the open water dive is 20-40 feet.

Whats should I bring?

Just bring a good attitude and the willingness to learn! We recommend wearing your bathing suit under a t-shirt in the morning and bringing a rash guard or quick-dry shirt to wear into the water. Consider bringing a water bottle, snack, towel and change of clothes.

Where will we do the course?

The introduction and safety briefing will be conducted right on the beach in West End, Roatan. We will then conduct a short training dive in the shallow waters right at the edge of the beach. After making sure everyone is feeling comfortable and confident, we will take a very short boat ride to one of Roatan's shallow dive sites on the Mesoamerican reef.

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The discover scuba diving experience was unforgettable. The instructors were amazing and the reef was unbelievable. Couldn't ask for an easier way to get out there and enjoy the reef.

Emily R.

I had an incredible time diving with John and Lisa. The experience exceeded all my expectations! I was a little nervous on the first dive but I came back to dive again and I am so glad I did! Absolutely amazing.

Cody D.

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