Dive Vietnam - Scuba Diving Center - National Geographic Dive Center

WHO ARE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DIVERS?

Quite simply they are divers who have an interest in scuba diving and the underwater world that goes beyond that of an average diver. In addition to their increased knowledge which they obtain from the course, they have enhanced their skills & completed underwater tasks
which broaden their awareness and understanding while scuba diving.

HOW & WHERE?

There are 2 ways that individuals can become National Geographic Divers. At Rainbow Divers, the only PADI National Geographic Divecentre in Vietnam, people who do not already have a diver certification may enrol in the program which covers all the skills from the PADI Open Water Course and adds additional skills & adventures for the National Geographic certification.

Divers who already hold a diver certification may enrol in the National Geographic Portal program. During this program divers will gain additional skills & knowledge by studying with National Geographic materials under the direct supervision of their Instructor.

PREREQUISITES

For the full National Geographic Diver program individuals must be at least 10 years old and complete all documents required for the PADI Open Water Course.

For the national Geographic Portal program individuals must also be at least 10 years old and hold a current scuba certification.

Divers who are between 10-14 receive a Junior National Geographic certification.

REQUIREMENTS

· Complete all Knowledge Development, Confined & Open Water performance requirements
   contained in the PADI Open Water Course, or already hold a current scuba certification.
· Complete the National Geographic Knowledge Review.
· Demonstrate mastery of hovering in 3 positions.
· Complete an Exploration project.
· Complete an underwater navigation excercise
   OR
   Complete an underwater marinelife study

You will need to own your own PADI National Geographic Diver Crew-Pack or Portal-Pack which will be included in the course price.

COURSE COSTS

FULL 5 DAY PADI NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DIVER          $375
· minimum of 6 open water dives

1-2 DAY PADI NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PORTAL PROGRAM   $175
· minimum 2 open water dives