Operate a submarine and discover the deep sea!
Has it always been your dream to operate a submarine? Sign up for a pilot course experience on Curaçao! During this submarine experience you will gain insight in the world of submersible diving in a real submarine. This is the perfect option if you are eager to try operating a submarine but are short on time or not quite ready for a full certification course. You will make some of the steps it takes to become a certified submersible pilot.
We offer three types of pilot course experiences:
• Introduction Pilot Course - 1 day
• Supervised Pilot Course - 6 days
• Private Pilot Course - 12 days
These courses are great for adventurous individuals who are looking to broaden their horizons with a truly unique deep sea experience. Enjoy loads of hands-on under water action, with no official exams. Candidates that successfully complete these course will however receive a certificate and may progress with a professional course at a later stage.
The submarine pilot experiences take place on the island of Curaçao in partnership with Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx. The training facility is located at the edge of a pristine deepwater reef, only minutes from the shore. We can arrange a full package including accomodation on the island.
Note: Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for starting the Pilot Experiences.
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Introduction Pilot Course
The program consists of a brief classroom session and introduction to the submersible, followed by hands-on diving activities. You get to dive right into the action! The introduction will cover the basics of submersible diving. Under supervision of a pilot instructor you will be able to control the submersible yourself and experience first hand what it is like to operate a submersible. The course includes 3 training dives and 1 exam dive.
Type of course: Experience Diving
Duration: 1 day
Certification: Introduction Pilot Certificate
Training dives: 3
Exam dives: 1
Prices from: € 4000
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Supervised Pilot Course
With the Supervised Pilot Course you get to operate a submarine under the direct supervision of a chief pilot. The 6-day program consists of several classroom sessions (topics include buoyancy control, maneuvering, navigation, safety, etc.) and no less than 12 training dives.
Candidates that successfully complete this course will receive a Supervised Pilot Certificate and are able to continue with a Professional Pilot Course at a later stage.
Type of course: Experience Diving
Duration: 6 days
Certification: Supervised Pilot Certificate
Training dives: 12
Exam dives: 1
Prices from: € 15500 -
Private Pilot Course
The Private Pilot Course is designed for individuals that want to master all aspects of submersible operations, but don't necessarily want to work as a pilot. During the course, you learn submersible maneuvers, navigation techniques, emergency procedures and dive planning. Private pilots are trained to navigate a submersible by themselves. Candidates that successfully complete this course will receive a certificate and are able to continue with a Professional Pilot Course at a later time.
Type of course: Experience Diving
Duration: 12 days
Certification: Private Pilot Certificate
Training dives: 18
Experience dives: 2
Top-side dives: 4
Exam Dives:1
Prices from: € 25500
Submarine Pilot Experiences can take place year-round. The courses are taught to just 2-4 people at one time to ensure all candidates get personal attention and real dive time.
We offer three types of pilot course experiences:
• Introduction Pilot Course - 1 day: from € 4000
• Supervised Pilot Course - 6 days: from € 15500
• Private Pilot Course - 12 days: € 25500
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