Finish Your Open Water Certification on Looe Key: Two Days, Four Reef Dives

RAMROD KEY SCUBA FIELD GUIDE

Finish Your Open Water Certification on Looe Key: Two Days, Four Reef Dives

A two-day Open Water Check Out with Looe Key Reef Resort that completes referral divers' in-water training and awards the Open Water Diver certification.

Finish Your Open Water Certification on Looe Key: Two Days, Four Reef Dives.

Duration
2 Days
Location
Ramrod Key
Operator
Looe Key Reef Resort
Category
Scuba
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

On Ramrod Key, the Open Water Check Out at Looe Key Reef Resort pairs personalized instruction with reef dives inside the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary so SSI referral divers can complete their open water training and earn their Open Water Diver certification in just two days.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE REEF

Training Dives on Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary

Your open water training dives take place on the reef at Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary, giving you immediate exposure to the environment where your skills are validated.

THE TRAINING

Personalized In-Water Instruction

Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become comfortable underwater.

THE CERTIFICATION

Earn Your Open Water Diver in Two Days

This globally recognized certification program lets qualified referral students complete the required open water dives and earn the Open Water Diver certification over two days.

What the day feels like

What the two-day checkout feels like

Over two days you review previously learned pool/confined-water skills with instructors and complete four open water training dives on Looe Key; the course emphasizes hands-on practice and one-on-one instruction so you gain confidence and meet certification standards.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course works for—and who should prepare differently.

1
SSI referral studentsIdeal for divers who have completed academics and confined-water training and need to finish their open water dives to earn certification.
2
Families with older kidsAppropriate for family members aged 10 and up who already meet the referral prerequisites and want guided reef dives to finish certification.
3
Small groupsDesigned for small classes—if you plan to book more than four people you should contact the operator to arrange space and scheduling.
4
Unprepared beginnersNot suitable for those who have not completed Open Water academics and confined-water training; those prerequisites must be finished before attending.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Schedule

Courses typically run on Tuesdays–Wednesdays and Saturdays–Sundays; private courses may be available for other dates for an additional fee.

Duration

This Open Water Check Out is a two-day course.

What to bring

Bring documentation showing you have completed Open Water Diver academics and confined-water training and your SSI referral certification.

Booking & group size

Class sizes are limited; if you wish to book more than four people contact [email protected] or call (305) 872-2215 to discuss arrangements.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What prerequisites are required to join the Open Water Check Out?

You must have completed your Open Water Diver academics and confined-water training and be certified as an SSI Referral Diver.

How long does the course take?

The Open Water Check Out is a two-day course.

When are these courses offered?

Courses typically run Tuesdays–Wednesdays and Saturdays–Sundays; private courses may be scheduled around your visit for an additional fee.

What is the minimum age to participate?

The course is available to participants aged 10 and up.

Can I book a group larger than four people?

If you would like to book more than four people for an Open Water Check Out course, contact [email protected] or call (305) 872-2215 to make arrangements.

Will I receive an Open Water Diver certification after completing this course?

Upon successful completion of the in-water training dives and required skills, you will earn the Open Water Diver certification.