Royal Caribbean opens shipboard dive centers

Royal Caribbean International said it has added Professional
Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Five Star Dive Centers to 10 of its
ships.

The centers meet PADI standards for top-level dive
operations “that provide a full range of PADI scuba diving education
programs, equipment selection and experience opportunities, while encouraging
aquatic environmental responsibility,” according to the group’s website.

PADI is the most prominent of several groups that offer
scuba training and certification courses.

Royal Caribbean has offered the ability for guests to earn
an Open Water Diving certification from PADI while on a cruise for a number of
years.

The Five Star Dive centers will be active on Oasis, Freedom
and Voyager class ships as well as the Anthem of the Seas.