Diving & Snorkeling

We've been guiding divers to all of Yap's best sites since 1990. We've even discovered and named some of the sites. Our experience shows when you dive with us. Our local staff wants you to have fun, and they'll do their best to make sure your Yap dive vacation is worry-free and filled with good times and fond memories.

PADI Dive Courses

At Beyond The Reef, we teach a variety of dive courses to fit your schedule. Maximum class size is only four students.

Hotel / Dive Packages

We have multiple hotel packages to fit almost any budget.

Deep Sea Fishing

Join us for a half day or full day of fishing and bring in the catch of a lifetime!

Village Cultural Tours

Yapese culture is still intact and local customs are passed down through the generations. Join us on a tour.

Daily Rates

Our current rates. Despite rising prices around the world, we have chosen not to raise our rates for 2008 to better serve our customers.

This Week in Yap

Our Weekly Photo Journal of our dives each week.

The Gear Bag

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Divers' eGuide to Yap

Check out "The Deeper Side of Yap", a comprehensive dive and snorkeling eguide to Yap's most popular sites.

 

PADI Dive Classes

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Discover Scuba Diving

A one day lesson covering the essentials, allowing the student to experience the thrills of diving in a controlled and safe environment. Students in this course often come face to face with the gentle manta rays of Yap.

Cost: $125/person Includes all instruction, equipment, two dives and a snack.

PADI Open Water Diver

This four day course is a full certification and upon completion, students will be able to dive in almost any location worldwide. The course is divided between classroom, confined water skill development, and openwater dives.

Cost: $350/person Includes all instruction, equipment, all course materials, and four openwater dives.

PADI Open Water Referral

PADI Openwater Diver students worldwide can complete openwater training through Beyond The Reef in just two days.

Cost: $250/person Includes all instruction, equipment, course materials, and four openwater dives.

PADI eLearning Open Water   Click Here for More Details

Short on time? Want to make the most of your holiday? Start our PADI Open Water course online and complete the water training here in Yap.

PADI Advanced Openwater Diver

The advanced course is a two-day course covering five dives in the following areas: Navigation, Night Diving, Deep Diving, and two elective dives chosen by the students.

Cost: $295/person Includes all instruction, all course materials, tanks, weight belts, and five openwater dives.

PADI Rescue Diver

PADI Rescue Divers know how to take care of themselves, and other divers, in most any situation. The Rescue Diver course is taught over a three day period, and includes both classroom and practical, "in-water" training. This rigorous course is both rewarding and fun, while learning how to save lives and prevent accidents.

Cost: $299/person Includes all instruction, course materials, dives, tanks, weight belts. Students need to provide proof of First Aid and CPR training.

PADI Divemaster

Become a PADI Divemaster and experience a reward like no other! PADI Divemaster candidates lead divers on underwater tours and assist in the teaching of courses, in one of the best dive regions of the world-Micronesia. This intensive program is an internship into the world of dive operations. Real customers, real students, real diving adventures. Become a PADI Divemaster in Yap and encounter some of the world's best underwater attractions, while becoming a true dive leader.

Cost: $599/person Includes all instruction, dives, tanks, weight belts, and course materials.

Deep Diver

Four openwater dives to experience diving to depths to 120 feet. Students learn emergency decompression theory and safety practices for this exciting specialty course.

Cost: $275/person Includes all course materials, instruction, and four openwater dives.

Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)

Become Nitrox certified in Yap! We offer the PADI Enriched Air Specialty course over a two day period. Extend your time watching the mantas or taking photographs. This comprehensive course includes everything you need to know about the advantages of diving with enriched air.

Cost: $125/person Includes all course materials, 32% nitrox and instruction. Two dives are required but not included in this price.

Night Diver

The Night Diver course introduces the student to the vibrant colors and nocturnal marine creatures that make this type of diving the favorite of many divers.

Cost: $250/person Includes all course materials, instruction, lights, and three openwater dives.

Wreck Diver: $275 Includes four dives

Search and Recovery Diver: $275 Includes four dives

Equipment Specialist: $195