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.
Open Water Diver Certification
BUD/s Preparation
BUD/s Preparation This course can be taken in part or in whole. If you want to take the entire 40 day course we recommend getting temporary …
View CourseBoat 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.
Enriched Air Certification
Enriched Air Certification The Enriched Air (Nitrox) certification allows you to extend your bottom time and reduces the need for lengthy surface …
View CourseReef & Wreck Excursions
Our trips are small (max 4 + crew) for a more personalized, relaxed experience. You’ll ride in comfort aboard our World Cat catamaran enjoying …
View CourseAdvanced Open Water Diver Certification
Advanced Open Water Diving Certification This certification expands your depth limit to 30 meters (100 feet) and qualifies you to participate …
View CourseWe 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
Veterans Retreat Mug
Manufacturer says "Do Not Place in Microwave" which makes us want to. But we won't.
Buy NowSDI & TDI Certification Flowchart
We offer certification for all programs up to assistant instructor.