Learn to dive at Turtle Reef
Warm, calm, clear water surrounded by coral reefs and marine life. Instructors who prioritize safety, comfort, and fun. Whether you're here for an intro course, specialties, professional, or technical training, we teach it all, in small groups.
Highly qualified instructors for the highest quality training
We offer a full range of dive courses, taught by our knowledgeable instructors who have a combined 75+ years of dive professional experience. With a focus on dive safety, comfort, and fun, our patient instructors strive to create independent, excellent divers while giving everyone an unforgettable experience. Whether you are breathing underwater for the first time on a Scuba Discovery Dive or Open Water Diver course, or training to become a dive professional through our Divemaster or Instructor Development Course, you are guaranteed to have small groups, personalized training, and lots of fun right here with us at Turtle Reef.
- 5 Star SDI/TDI Instructor Training Facility
- 4 SDI/TDI Instructor Trainers and Course Directors on staff
- 3 PADI MSDTs on staff
- 2 SSI Instructors on staff
- SSI Training Facility
Scuba Discovery Experience - US$150
No experience needed. In one unforgettable session your instructor teaches you the basics, stays by your side the entire time, and takes you on your first real dive over a Cayman reef. Many guests call it the highlight of their entire vacation.
- Flexible scheduling. We run the Discovery Dive Experience by request, with morning and afternoon time slots available. Need a specific time? Contact us for instructor availability.
- Two quick steps before you dive. Review the medical questionnaire, then contact us to book your dive!
- Bring a towel and a smile. We'll handle everything else.
- Ready for more? Talk to your instructor about more diving! We offer followup dives for a discounted rate, or can get you set up for your full Open Water Course.
Complete Your Digital Waivers Before Arrival
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Earn your Open Water Certification with us today
The only thing better than learning how to dive, is learning how to dive on a warm, clear, tropical reef. Start your course with elearning at home on your own time, then come to us for your confined and open water dives. Patient and experienced instructors, pristine conditions, and the chance to spot turtles or an octopus while you finish your Open Water dives. All our courses are run from shore at our award-winning shore-dive site Turtle Reef. We are an SDI/TDI 5 Star Instructor Training Facility and an SSI Center, with PADI Instructors on staff as well.
- Full Open Water Diver Certification - US$500. We send the elearning before you travel; you arrive, dive, and head back home a certified diver.
- Already did theory and confined water at home? Finish with referral dives - US$400. Complete your course with four open-water dives on an award-winning Cayman reef, the best place on earth to do them.
- On vacation time. Certification typically takes two to three days, with plenty of vacation left in your vacation.
We love kids and cater to families, year after year
Bring the whole crew! We specialize in custom trips for families. Whether you're diving, snorkeling, chartering a boat, or just hanging out, there's something here for everyone. We have kids-sized rental dive and snorkel gear, and kids' life vests for the tiny ones as well. We offer a fun kids scuba dive program for ages 8 and up, and Scuba Discovery and Junior Open Water Diver courses for kids ages 10 and up. Book a dive, or charter a half-day or full-day boat and bring the entire family.
Fair warning, though: the little kids on the boat have a habit of coming back for more and more dive training before you know it!
Certification courses
We are an SDI/TDI 5 Star Instructor Trainer Facility and SSI Training Facility, with options for PADI certifications on most courses. All course prices are per person and in US dollars (USD). Private one-on-one courses available, send us a message to inquire. All students must review the medical questionnaire before arrival.
Scuba Discovery - US$150
Try diving without committing to the full course, no experience or certification required. Takes 2-3 hours for a life-changing experience.
Open Water Scuba Diver Certification - US$500
Your full entry level certification - elearning, confined water, and four open water dives right here on our stunning reef.
Open Water Referral Dives - US$400
Did your theory and pool work at home? Complete the final four dives of your Open Water Course right here with us. We accept referrals from SDI, PADI, SSI, and more.
Nitrox Diver - US$200
Our highest recommended course, for divers of all experience levels. Longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals, a genuinely useful course.
Advanced Adventure Diver / Advanced Open Water - US$450
Five dives across five different specialties, a chance to learn more dive knowledge and skills to take you to the next level of diving.
Rescue Diver - US$450
Learn how to be a better diver and buddy by developing crucial life-saving skills while learning to handle dive emergencies. A challenging and rewarding experience.
First Aid & CPR with AED - US$200
Required for Rescue Divers and above, valuable everywhere else in life. Not just for divers, Primary and Secondary Emergency Care is useful for all.
Refresher - starting at US$100
Out of the water for a few years? We'll ease you back in with a review of dive theory, equipment setup, and shallow water safety skills, then a dive on our incredible house reef to put it all together. Out longer? We can customize a refresher for you - contact us for more information.
See the Full Price List on the Rates Page
Ready to go beyond recreational limits?
Advanced Nitrox, Decompression Procedures, Trimix and Rebreathers. Led by one of the Caribbean's most experienced TDI Technical Instructor Trainers.
Dreaming of becoming a Dive Professional?
An SDI/TDI 5 Star Instructor Trainer Facility with four SDI/TDI Instructor Trainers and Course Directors on staff: Nat, Dan, Kelly and Ash. That means you can go from Divemaster to Instructor, and even train as an Instructor Trainer, with in depth and high quality training.
Patient teaching is kind of our thing
"I was paired up with the perfect dive instructor, Dan, and everything changed!… methodical in his process, very knowledgeable, and patient!"- Margaret F., TripAdvisor · July 2026
"Did my SDI Open Water Cert with Dan and he is an outstanding instructor. Very happy with the course and approach Indepth take."- TripAdvisor · May 2026
"What a wonderful dive shop with fantastic people - namely Kelly… We felt safe and informed. We were able to do refreshers, a night dive, and some boat dives out on the Great Wall. The sights did not disappoint!"- Hillary S., TripAdvisor · January 2026
Your certification starts here
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