PADI Theory: Online Pool Training in Saigon
Online Theory: At your leisure. Anywhere, Anytime!
PADI OPEN WATER COURSE
Minimum age 10
The course comprises 3 sections:
Theory: Achieved online
Pool: Conducted in HCMC, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc or Whale Island
Ocean: 2 mornings/4 dives in Nha Trang, Phu Quoc or on Whale Island
Private Course options
(Your own Pool + Private Speedboat in Nha Trang or Phu Quoc Island)
Do you need prescriptive lenses in your mask?
We can order for you so that you can really enjoy being underwater.
Price around US$75 for 2 lenses + Mask
Send us your prescription and we can check on availability
Ocean Dives currently available in Nha Trang, Whale Island,
Hoian, Con Dao and on Phu Quoc Island
PADI Courses in Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and on Whale Island
(Start in D2 Saigon)
PHU QUOC ISLAND
WHALE ISLAND RESORT
HOIAN
CON DAO ISLAND
PADI OPEN WATER COURSE
Once you've become an Open Water Diver, you are immediately eligible to continue enhancing your skills + knowledge by enrolling in the
PADI Advanced Course.
PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER
All Dives are Ocean dives, but in Saigon we can refresh your skills before you start.
No formal classroom theory, although we can run through your Knowledge Reviews for each dive.
The course comprises 5 Dives, completed in Nha Trang or Whale Island, over 2 mornings.
The 3 mandatory dives from the Course comprise:
Buoyancy (PPB)
Navigation
Deep (to 30m)
Then the remaining 2 dives we recommend are
Nitrox
Rescue
other options include
Fish Identification
Search + Recovery
Underwater Naturalist
Dive Against Debris
Full Face Mask
Sidemount*
Digital Underwater Imaging *
Night Diving *
Self Reliant *
* denotes additional charges or prerequisites required; check with us.
FREEDIVING
PADI SPECIALTY COURSES
PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE
Promoted as 'Serious Fun' this course will truly change the way you dive, think about diving and interact with fellow divers.
The keywords are Global Awareness
Theory online learning directly with PADI.
Pool session in D2.
2 Mornings on the boat in Nha Trang or on Phu Quoc Island.
You'll also need CPR + Fist Aid Training. We achieve this through the Emergency First Response (EFR) program
PADI DIVEMASTER
All requirements for the PADI Divemaster Course can be completed in 2 weeks. However, to gain additional 'real-life' experience, we recommend that you stay longer. We'll offer unlimited fun diving and, to suitable candidates, the opportunity to help out in the divecentre and earn commissions from bookings!
Start Course theory online
Complete Classroom, Pool + Ocean Diving in Nha Trang (min 10 days)
Our Prerequisites:
Be 18 or older (15 for Junior Divemaster)
You’ll need to have over 100 (50 for Junior) logged dives in varying conditions,
especially Deep, Navigation, Night + Nitrox
Course Requirements + Costs:
DM Course fee US$1,250
DM Digital Crewpack + Theory with Backpack + Slates US$750
(order through Rainbow Divers)
DM registration US$150
Mandatory Dive Accessories (2 Signaling devices, Dive Computer, Compass, Knife, Torch, Pocket Mask) POA
Standard Dive Equipment rental POA
Achieving the PADI Master Scuba Diver Certification
involves completing 5 PADI Specialty Courses which
a) Adds to your total number of logged dives
b) Demonstrates to your future Dive students the value of these Specialties
c) Helps meet some requirements of the DM Course
d) Enhances your Skill-set
We suggest Deep, Night, Navigation, Nitrox and Self Reliant
$1,000
Course orientation + registration with PADI Course Director Jeremy Stein.
Flexible schedules to suit your timings over 6-9 months
Start with your Theory online.
Attend our 10 day IDC in Nha Trang, which incorporates Classroom, Pool + Boat training
Complete your EFR Instructor Course.
Attend a 2-day evaluation at the Instructor Examination (IE)
Our Prerequisites:
Be 18 or older
You must be a PADI Divemaster, or an Instructor in good standing from another acceptable Association, and been certified for over 12 months.
You need to have over 100 logged dives in varying conditions, especially Deep, Navigation, Self-Reliant, Night + Nitrox
You need to have professional-level dive theory
Course Requirements + Costs:
IDC Digital Crewpack with Backpack + Slates US$500
(order through Rainbow Divers)
IDC + EFRI US$1,250
Mandatory Dive Accessories (2 Signaling devices, Dive Computer, Compass, Knife, Torch, Pocket Mask) POA
Standard Dive Equipment rental POA
IE + Annual Membership (paid at the IE) US$1,250 +/-
PADI IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR
Course orientation conducted in Saigon or Nha Trang
Usually completed prior to the IDC to allow you to act as fully trained
Instructor-Trainers during the IDC and gain real-time experience
Our Prerequisites:
Be 18 or older
Be a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Course Requirements + Costs:
Course Director Digital Crewpack with Backpack + Slates US$750
(order through Rainbow Divers)
Training + IDC Coverage US$1,250
Mandatory Dive Accessories (2 Signaling devices, Dive Computer, Compass, Knife, Torch, Pocket Mask) POA
Standard Dive Equipment rental POA
IDC Staff Membership (paid directly to PADI) US$150 +/-
