Open Water Referral Dives in Stuart, Florida

Complete your Open Water certification in Stuart

Stuart Scuba helps prepared referral students complete the open-water portion of their scuba certification. You complete the academic and confined-water training with your original dive center, then bring your agency referral paperwork for review before scheduling your open-water dives.

eLearning is included with every Stuart Scuba class. For referral training, bring your paperwork so the instructor can verify which academic and confined-water requirements you have already completed with your original dive center.

Training takes place in the Stuart and Palm Beach area, with the exact shore or boat sites determined by the referral requirements, schedule, and conditions. Blue Heron Bridge may be an option when appropriate. Confirm the full dive plan, meeting location, boat arrangements, and fees with the shop before booking.

Group and private options

Group referral course: $595 per student. Your group course includes instructor-supervised open-water dives and all gear except mask, snorkel, and fins. Before you book, we’ll confirm site or boat costs and the schedule for your referral package.

Private referral instruction is $899 per student. Contact Stuart Scuba to confirm current availability, price, schedule, and inclusions.

We accept SDI and SSI referral records; your instructor reviews your documents and confirms eligibility before scheduling. Paperwork and eligibility must be reviewed before dates are confirmed. A Discover Nitrox experience may be available on qualifying boat dives; it is an introduction, not a full Nitrox certification. Contact (772) 600-8288 to review your documents and plan your training.

Gear for group and private referral training

All gear is included except mask, snorkel, and fins. Bring your own properly fitting mask, snorkel, and fins. A delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) is strongly recommended and available at Stuart Scuba.

Open Water Referral Course FAQs

1. What is an Open Water referral course?

If you completed academics and confined-water training with another dive center, you can finish your required open-water certification dives with us.

2. What does the referral course cost?

The group referral course is $595 per student. The private option is $899 per student. Call us to confirm the current total and inclusions before booking.

3. What is included in the $595 group price?

Your group course includes instructor-supervised certification dives and all gear except mask, snorkel, and fins. Tank rental and weights are included. Contact us to confirm boat or site fees and other non-equipment inclusions for your dates.

4. Is private instruction available?

Yes. Private referral training is available for $899 per student. Contact us to confirm the current price, schedule, and inclusions.

5. What paperwork do I need?

Bring your referral form or training records showing that you completed academics and confined-water training. We’ll review them and confirm eligibility before scheduling your dives.

6. Which certification agencies are accepted?

We accept SDI and SSI referrals. If you trained with another agency, send us your certification and referral documents so we can confirm what we can accept.

7. How many open-water dives do I need to complete?

The number depends on your agency program and the dives already recorded on your referral. We’ll review your paperwork and confirm which dives you still need.

8. Where do the referral dives take place?

We use suitable sites in the Stuart and Palm Beach area. Your exact shore or boat site depends on your agency requirements, schedule, and conditions.

9. Will I dive at Blue Heron Bridge?

Blue Heron Bridge may be an option when it fits your training plan and conditions. We’ll confirm your sites and itinerary before booking.

10. Are boat dives part of the course?

Boat dives may be used when they fit your course plan. Ask us whether a boat day is required for your referral and whether any boat fees are included.

11. Is a Discover Nitrox experience included?

Your group referral may include a Discover Nitrox experience on qualifying boat dives. We’ll confirm whether it applies to your dates. This experience is not a full Nitrox certification.

12. Is scuba rental equipment included?

All gear is included except mask, snorkel, and fins. Bring your own properly fitting mask, snorkel, and fins. A delayed surface marker buoy (DSMB) is strongly recommended and available at Stuart Scuba. Tank rental and weights are included. Contact us to confirm any site or boat fees.

13. Do I need to bring my own mask, fins, and snorkel?

Yes. Bring your own quality, properly fitting mask, snorkel, and fins; they aren’t included in the rental package. Our store carries a great selection and can help you choose gear that fits.

14. Can I finish the course during a vacation?

Possibly, if your referral records are complete and dates are available. Contact us early so we can review your records and allow time for the required dives and weather contingencies.

15. What happens if my paperwork is incomplete?

We’ll need to verify your academics and confined-water training before scheduling certification dives. Contact us and we can help you identify any missing records to request from your original dive center.

16. Can I choose shore or boat dives?

Tell us whether you prefer shore or boat dives. We’ll select the final sites based on your certification requirements, availability, and conditions, then confirm the itinerary with you.

17. What should I do before booking?

Send or bring us your referral paperwork so we can verify the academic and confined-water requirements you completed with your original dive center. eLearning is included with every class; we’ll let you know if any additional work applies to your referral. Ask us about dates, meeting location, equipment, and total price.

18. How do weather or sea conditions affect the course?

We need suitable conditions for open-water training. Your instructor may change the site or timing for safety and to meet course requirements. We’ll review the rescheduling policy with you before booking.

19. Does completing referral dives earn my certification?

Yes. After you meet your agency’s requirements and we complete your records, we’ll submit your certification. Your course includes an electronic certification card (eCard) upon successful completion; a physical card is available on request for $20.

20. How do I schedule referral dives?

Call us at (772) 600-8288 with your certification agency and referral documents. We’ll review eligibility, availability, price, and the right dive plan for you.