NAUI Presents Avelo & OCEAN REEF Instructor Training Program

NAUI Presents Avelo & OCEAN REEF Instructor Training Program

NAUI is hosting a comprehensive Avelo and Ocean Reef Instructor Training Program in the Florida Keys, designed for active scuba instructors looking to expand their instructional offerings with cutting-edge dive technology. This instructor-level program combines Avelo’s revolutionary buoyancy-control system with Ocean Reef’s Full Face Mask training, allowing participants to earn credentials to teach both systems in one immersive experience.

Hosted by:
Captain Hook’s Dive Center
29675 Overseas Highway
Big Pine Key, Florida 33043

Program Overview: https://www.naui.org/naui-presents-avelo-ocean-reef-instructor-training-program

Registration link: https://captainhooks.rezdy.com/751976/avelo-instructor-training-and-full-face-mask-instructor-certification-naui-sponsored

This combined instructor training includes three core components:

  • Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) Course
  • Avelo Pro Course
  • Ocean Reef Full Face Mask (FFM) Instructor Course

Training is conducted through a mix of confined water sessions, open water dives, and instructor-level evaluations. Upon completion, participants will be qualified to instruct both Avelo Dive Systems and Ocean Reef courses under NAUI standards.

Schedule at a Glance

  • Monday, 11 May – Travel Day
  • Tuesday, 12 May – Recreational Avelo Diver Course
    • 2 Avelo open water dives
  • Wednesday, 13 May – Avelo Diving Day
    • 4 Avelo open water dives
  • Thursday, 14 May – Avelo Diving Day
    • 4 Avelo open water dives
  • Friday–Sunday, 15–17 May – Avelo Pro Course
    • Confined water training
  • Monday–Tuesday, 18–19 May – Ocean Reef Full Face Mask Instructor Course
    • Confined water training
  • Wednesday, 20 May – Travel Day

Course Pricing

All pricing includes taxes and fees.

À La Carte Options

  • Avelo Pro Course: $2,150 USD
  • Avelo RAD Course (includes 2 required open water dives): $450 USD
  • Avelo Open Water Dives (4 dives, one day): $448 USD
  • Ocean Reef Full Face Mask Instructor Course: $450 USD

Bundle Options

Become an Avelo Instructor

  • Avelo RAD Course
  • 10 required Avelo dives for the Pro Course
  • Avelo Pro Course
  • $3,199 USD (Save $297 off à la carte pricing)

Become an Avelo & Ocean Reef FFM Instructor

  • Avelo RAD Course
  • 10 required Avelo dives for the Pro Course
  • Avelo Pro Course
  • Ocean Reef FFM Instructor Course
  • $3,599 USD (Save $347 off à la carte pricing)

Recommended Accommodations

Palmer’s RV Resort & Cottages
29675 Overseas Highway
Big Pine Key, Florida 33043
Phone: (305) 872-9863
Special group rates are available for one- and two-bedroom units, with kitchen options offered.

Registration and Important Notes

  • Registration is managed through Captain Hook’s Dive Center
  • You can register by clicking here.
  • A minimum of four participants is required per course
  • Registration cutoff date: 25 April 2026

Course Prerequisites

All Courses

  • Active and insured open-water scuba instructor (where applicable)
  • Required eLearning completed prior to arrival

Avelo Pro Course Requirements

  • Proof of swim test:
    • 400-meter swim in under 15 minutes
    • 10-minute tread, final 2 minutes hands out of the water
  • Minimum of 10 logged Avelo dives
  • Current Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire and Physician’s Evaluation (within one year), signed by a qualified medical professional

Avelo Instructor Candidate Experience

  • Minimum of 20 qualifying certifications:
    • Open Water certifications count 1:1 (minimum of 10)
    • DSD/Try or equivalent programs count 4:1
NAUI Presents Avelo & OCEAN REEF Instructor Training Program

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