Learn to Dive in Bonaire
PADI Open Water Diver Course in Bonaire
THE STRONG START PROGRAM
Your first scuba certification — taken further.
Private, personalized training designed to build the skills, confidence and real diving experience you need to be ready for your next diving adventure.
More Than Getting Certified
Becoming a certified diver is only the beginning. Strong Start is designed to help you make the transition from learning scuba skills to feeling confident and ready to dive.
You’ll complete your PADI Open Water Diver training, develop stronger control and buoyancy skills, and put those skills into practice in Bonaire’s open water.
LEARN → PRACTICE → GET CERTIFIED → GO DIVING
How Strong Start Works
More than an Open Water course. Strong Start combines PADI certifications, private training and additional skill development to build a stronger, more confident diver from the beginning.
DAY 1 — BUILD THE FOUNDATION
Knowledge Review + Confined Water
We start with a Quick Review of your completed PADI eLearning and answer any questions before getting in the water. Then we complete all five confined water sessions, practicing essential scuba skills with mastery as the goal.
Quick Review · Confined Water 1–5 · Skill Development
DAY 2 — TAKE IT TO OPEN WATER
Open Water Dives 1, 2 & 3
Now it’s time to take your skills into Bonaire’s open water. Across three dives, you’ll continue developing comfort, control and confidence while applying what you learned on Day 1 in real diving conditions.
3 Open Water Dives · Skills · Confidence
DAY 3 — GO BEYOND OPEN WATER
Open Water Dive 4 + Buoyancy Development
Complete your final Open Water training dive and continue developing the control and buoyancy skills that help you become a confident diver. Your future dive buddy can also join you on the final day.
Certification · Buoyancy · Dive Together
Continue Your Strong Start
Add 1 or 2 extra days of private guided diving.
Once certified, put your new skills into practice while exploring Bonaire with your Xprodiver guide. Gain real diving experience, build confidence and enjoy more time underwater — now as a certified diver.
+ 1 DAY — More practice. More confidence. More Bonaire.
+ 2 DAYS — More diving. More experience. More independence.
Before Your Strong Start Begins
1 — Diver Medical Form
Complete the Diver Medical Questionnaire before your training begins. Depending on your answers, medical clearance from a physician may be required before participating in your in-water training.
2 — PADI eLearning
Contact Xprodiver to receive your PADI Open Water Diver eLearning code. Complete your eLearning before Day 1 so your time with us can focus on developing your skills in the water.