THE VETERANS RETREAT OPENED OCTOBER 1ST 2024


The Veterans Retreat is an organization funded by YouTuber Patty Mayo (Patrick Tarmey) with a mission to provide a free place for veterans and first responders to train, relax and enjoy life. Our organization provides free accommodations, dive certification & training to first responders and military personnel. Family and friends are also welcome to accompany qualified members and participate in the same courses for no charge. Whether you need a certification for duty or just want to relax and enjoy what the Florida Keys has to offer, we’re here for you. Thank you for being there for us.

Boat Dives

Already certified? Come for a recreational dive on our 32' Worldcat to wrecks and reefs in the lower keys. We go all the way to the Dry Tortugas!

Gear Provided

All the gear you need for any class or course is provided. This includes a wet suit, BCD, fins, mask, regulator, dive computer etc.

Physical Training

Daily group & individual physical training sessions. You can monitor your progress through various courses online in real-time.

Certifications

Our TDI and SDI instructors can take you all the way to assistant instructor and dozens of specialties. ERDI are coming soon.

We teach and certify students under Scuba Diving International (SDI) and Technical Diving International (TDI) . Two of the worlds largest and leading organizations for recreational, technical and professional divers. Check out our training pages to see the different requirements and levels of diving we offer.

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE

AVAILABLE, LIMITED

NO CHARGE

WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR ANY OF OUR SERVICES

5 STAR FACILITY

WE ARE A CERTIFIED 5 STAR SDI DIVE FACILITY

DAY CLASSES

COME WHENEVER

If you’re a Veteran or Firefighter, you can come to the retreat for training or fun pretty much anytime you want. All you have to do is click Register and let us know when you’re coming and what you’d like to do. We’ll contact you within 24 hours to approve or re-schedule if there’s a conflict with another activity that day. Once you come the first time you’ll be able to come back without re-registering to participate in classes. 

  Weekly Advanced PT Classes

  Confined Water Scenarios

  Technical Rescue Scenarios

  Pleasure or Business


REGISTER

 

AVAILABILITY

Check availability for rooms and classes. If a class is not sheduled for that day, we can start any class with just 1 student. The typical maximum is 4 students per class. You can stay with other Vets and First Responders or book the entire home to yourself and your family. The typical stay is 5 days (Arrive on day 1, train days 2, 3, 4 and depart on day 5)
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Veterans Retreat Mug

17.99

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Veterans Retreat Shirt

28.99

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Veterans Retreat Hoodie

43.99

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Veterans Retreat Dog Bandana

16.99

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SDI & TDI Certification Flowchart

We offer certification for all programs up to assistant instructor.