Courses

Learn to dive with VIP Diving’s experienced PADI Instructors in the beautiful waters of Bonaire. We teach in small groups of up to 4 people, ensuring personal attention and a fun, high-quality dive experience. Our courses take you to stunning dive spots across the island, providing a full and exciting learning adventure. Explore our range of courses below.

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VIP Diving dive center, Bonaire

Discover Scuba Diving

If you’re interested in scuba diving, but unsure if you want to enroll in a scuba certification class, Discover Scuba Diving is the perfect way to test the waters.

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Open Water Diver course at VIP Diving

Open Water Diver

Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology and basic scuba skills. When you're ready, make four dives in an open water environment with your instructor.

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PADI Bubblemaker scuba course

Bubble Maker

Give kids a fun and safe introduction to scuba diving with the Bubblemaker Course, where they experience their first breaths underwater in a shallow pool setting.

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Diver and fish at Salt Pier, Bonaire

Advanced Open Water Diver

Start your diving journey with the PADI Open Water Course, gaining essential skills to become a certified diver and explore the underwater world with confidence.

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Emergency First Response scuba course

Emergency First Response

Learn lifesaving skills in first aid and CPR with the EFR Course, designed for divers and non-divers alike to handle medical emergencies.

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Rescue Diver scuba certification course

Rescue Diver

Enhance your diving skills with the Rescue Diver Course, learning how to prevent and manage emergencies, ensuring a safer experience for yourself and others.

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Divers buddy check at Bonaire dive site

ReActivate Program

Get back into the water with confidence through the ReActivate program, perfect for certified divers wanting to refresh their skills and knowledge.

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PADI Seal Team scuba course

Seal Team

Introduce kids to the world of diving with the fun and educational Seal Team Program, where they master basic scuba skills in a safe pool environment.

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Open Water Diver course at VIP Diving

Specialty courses

Specialty courses enhance scuba diving skills in specific areas like night diving, wreck diving, and underwater photography, offering divers deeper insights and expertise in their chosen areas of interest.

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TEC courses

TEC dive courses teach advanced techniques for diving deeper and longer using special gear and thorough training.

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Scuba divers at Bonaire dive site
Open Water Diver course at VIP Diving

Professional courses

Become a PADI professional if you're passionate about diving and eager to share your love for the underwater world with others.

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