easy
3 hours
Participants should be in basic physical health capable of swimming and comfortable in water.
If you're a certified diver returning after a break, the Key Largo Dive Center offers a streamlined PADI ReActivate program designed to sharpen your skills and get you back underwater with confidence. Discover why this region is a diver’s paradise and how this course makes re-entry safe and enjoyable.
3 Hours • For Certified Divers • Required after 24 months of inactivity
Revitalize your diving skills with the PADI ReActivate™ program, a dynamic 3-hour refresher designed for divers returning after a break. Engage in interactive eLearning and hands-on practice with a PADI Professional, ensuring you're ready for underwater adventures again. Complete the course and receive a recognition card to mark your refreshed skills.
3 Hours
Haven’t been diving lately and need a quick SCUBA refresher? The PADI ReActivate™ program is the perfect way to update your dive knowledge and review basic SCUBA skills.
Whether you just need a few reminders or want a more comprehensive review, this program provides an engaging, prescriptive refresher of SCUBA principles and procedures. The PADI ReActivate program can be taken to refresh basic SCUBA knowledge and skills for divers certified through non-PADI training organizations.
This course is required after 24 months of inactivity.
After successfully completing both components, a PADI Diver receives a replacement certification card showing a “ReActivated Thru” date. Divers initially certified through other training organizations (with proof of at least an entry-level certification) receive ReActivate Recognition Cards. The ReActivate Recognition Card is not a certification card. It only identifies that the diver’s dive knowledge and entry-level skills have been refreshed." Requirements
Bring your certification card and any personal gear you prefer, but the center provides all necessary equipment.
Book your refresher session ahead of time, especially during peak season, to ensure availability.
Look at the forecast for the days surrounding your course, as weather can impact diving conditions.
Stay hydrated before your session to help with physical comfort underwater.
Key Largo has been a prominent hub for diving and boating since the mid-20th century, becoming a cornerstone of Florida Keys maritime culture.
The community actively promotes reef preservation and sustainable diving practices to protect its vibrant marine ecosystems.
Bringing your own mask and snorkel can enhance comfort and familiarity during your refresher.
Useful for taking notes during eLearning sessions for better recall underwater.
Protects your skin without harming marine life while on the boat or surface intervals.
Easy to pack and dries quickly after your session or dive activities.