{"id":124,"date":"2023-06-18T21:57:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T01:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scubadiversaruba.com\/?page_id=124"},"modified":"2025-02-07T22:03:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T02:03:34","slug":"courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scubadiversaruba.com\/?page_id=124","title":{"rendered":"Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/scubadiversaruba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GOPR3474-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_enable_video_mp4=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-3px|||||&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;background-attachment: fixed;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/scubadiversaruba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pix-from-the-underwater.jpg&#8221; auto=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_transition_duration=&#8221;200ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/scubadiversaruba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GOPR3532-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/scubadiversaruba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GOPR3416-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/scubadiversaruba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pix-from-the-underwater.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/scubadiversaruba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GOPR3510-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/scubadiversaruba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GOPR4260-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-28px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; box_shadow_position=&#8221;outer&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|2px|2px|25px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"><strong>Dive Training Courses:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Have you ever wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Or what mysteries lie beneath the ocean&#8217;s surface?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>At Mermaid Dive Center, we have the perfect course for you, whether you are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trying scuba diving for the first time,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Looking to become a certified diver,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Seeking to enhance your diving skills,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Or aspiring to become a dive professional.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Refresher Course:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The refresher course is for divers who haven\u2019t been active for 1 to 1 1\/2 years. The course includes a DVD, lecture, pool\/confined session, and equipment setup. Cost US$60 p\/p (including taxes and fees).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Resort Course:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Are you a beginner diver? Then the Resort Course is for you! The course includes a DVD, lecture, pool\/confined session, 1-tank dive, transportation, tanks, weights, mask, fins, an on-staff SDI\/TDI\/PADI instructor, boat trips, dive computer, fresh fruit, cookies, and drinks. Minimum age requirement: 10 years old. The cost is US$137, including taxes and fees.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Did you enjoy your beginner course? In addition to the 1-tank Resort Course, you can add an extra 1-tank boat dive for US$50 (including taxes and fees), including equipment, and expand your diving experience to a different dive site.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Want to extend your experience even further? Take a 2-tank boat dive as a Repeat Resort diver for just US$180 (including taxes and fees. excluding rental equipment &#8211; must be on a different day).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Advanced Scuba Training:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Advanced Adventure Diver was created so you can try 5 Specialty program before you commit to completing one or more full programs for the Specialty you like.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is a very nice way to experience what advanced training is all about so you can received credit towards the full Specialty certification at any time after you finish the Advanced Adventure Diver Course.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information contact us at <a href=\"mailto:mermaidaruba@gmail.com\">mermaidaruba@gmail.com<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:mermaid@setarnet.aw\">mermaid@setarnet.aw<\/a> <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"><strong>Medical Requirements:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recreational scuba diving and free diving require good physical and mental health. A few medical conditions can be hazardous while diving, listed on the medical form. Those who have, or are predisposed to, any of these conditions, should be evaluated by a physician.\u00a0A medical evaluation is not required if you answered NO to all 10 questions on the medical statement. Please read and agree to the participant&#8217;s medical statement by signing and dating it. However:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>* If you answered <em>YES <\/em>to questions 3, 5, or 10 on the medical statement <em>OR <\/em>to any of the questions on page 2 of the medical statement, please read and agree to the medical statement by signing and dating it <em>AND <\/em>take all three pages of the medical form (Participant Questionnaire and the Physician\u2019s Evaluation Form) to your physician for a medical evaluation. Participation in a diving course requires your physician\u2019s approval.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please review the Medical Form for Participant Questionnaire:<\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: large;\"><strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #f90042;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.tdisdi.com\/upload-files\/sandp\/currentYear\/TDI\/part%204\/pdf\/individual\/TDI_Forms_12_Medical_Questionnaire.pdf\" style=\"color: #f90042;\">Click here for SDI!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please review the Medical Form for Participant Questionnaire:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #f90042;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.padi.com\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2022-12\/Diver_Medical_Participant_Questionnaire_10346_EN_English_2022-02-01.pdf\" style=\"color: #f90042;\">Click here for PADI!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover the thrill of diving with Mermaid Dive Center \u2013 where adventure and excellence meet!<span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fd7.formdesk.com\/mermaidsportdivers\/reservation?get=1&amp;sidn=2550444e28e8482cb5c59adb2f7f2c17\" title=\"Reserve Now\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Reserve Now<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #f90042;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dive Training Courses: Have you ever wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater? 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