PADI Open Water SCUBA certification
IT’S BACK!
TIDE and Access to Opportunity are once again offering young people the chance to earn their PADI Open Water SCUBA certification.
Learn to dive safely, discover Belize’s incredible marine world, and gain an internationally recognised certification that can open doors to future opportunities in marine conservation, tourism and further dive training.
This opportunity is open to youth aged 16–28 from Punta Gorda Town, Hopeville, Cattle Landing and Forest Home.
Successful applicants must be available to participate in all scheduled activities:
- Environmental Clean-up – July 20
- Online Learning – July 21–28
- Practical Dive Training – July 31 – August 2
“I found this opportunity and took it, it was a great experience, and I definitely will be doing it again!”
— Open Water Diver Trainee (2025)
Application forms are available at TIDE’s office in Hopeville and here (Application form), they must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 15.
Good luck to everyone applying!