FAQs

  • Vet SeaPD offers residential veterinary CPD courses combined with scuba diving experiences in stunning locations around the world. Our aim is to provide high-quality veterinary education in an inspiring, adventurous environment.

  • Not at all! Our courses are designed for everyone — from complete beginners to certified divers. If you’re new to diving, we partner with qualified instructors who will guide you safely through introductory training.

  • Each course typically runs over 5 - 7 days and balances classroom-based CPD sessions with scheduled dive opportunities. Dive opportunities take place throughout the day with classroom sessions usually in the afternoons. Each course typically includes 10 - 15 hours of CPD.

  • Our packages generally include:

    • All CPD teaching and materials

    • Accommodation on board

    • Diving sessions (PADI courses available at additional cost)

    • Diving equipment hire

    • All meals and soft drinks

    Flights, transfers and travel insurance are not included but we can assist with travel arrangements on request

  • Yes! We welcome partners, family, or friends. While they won’t attend the CPD sessions, they can enjoy the diving and social aspects of the trip. Some venues also offer non-diving activities such as snorkelling.

  • You’re welcome to bring your own kit, but we also provide full equipment hire as part of the package. All gear is serviced and maintained by our diving partners.

  • At the moment, we ask you to submit an enquiry through our website. We’ll then get in touch with details, pricing, and availability. Online booking will be added soon.

    • Our courses are for qualified veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and veterinary students aged 18+.

    • Bookings are confirmed once we’ve emailed you and received any required deposit.

    • Please make sure you have travel and dive insurance — it’s essential.

    • If you cancel more than 60 days in advance, you’ll get most of your money back. Closer to the date, refunds are reduced or not available.

    • If we ever have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund or the option to transfer to another course.

    • Diving depends on weather and safety — we’ll do our best to find other activities on the rare occasions diving is not possible.

    We respect your privacy and only use your personal information to manage bookings and provide our services. We don’t sell your data.

    Our full terms and conditions can be found here.