You’ve got two solid options:

• Try Scuba / Discover Scuba → one session, no pressure, just see if you love it
• PADI Open Water Course → full certification, start to finish

Not sure which way to go? Reach out—we’ll help you pick the right path for you.

You don’t need to be a competitive swimmer, but you should be comfortable in the water. If putting your face in the water stresses you out, you may consider some basic swim lessons before beginning your scuba journey.

Yes—when you’re properly trained and diving within your limits. Our job is to make sure you understand the “why” behind everything, not just the “how.”

It’s new—but not hard. Once things click, most people are surprised how natural it feels.

It’s the entry-level certification through PADI and the gold standard worldwide.

Once certified, you can:

• Dive up to 60 ft / 18m
• Rent gear anywhere
• Join dive trips globally

We offer three formats:

• Weeknights: 2 consecutive weeks, Wednesday and Friday evenings 6-9:30pm
• Sundays: 2 consecutive Sundays 11am-5pm
• Private Sessions: We offer training schedules tailored to your schedule.

Then you’ll complete 2 days of ocean dives, typically weekends.

• Try Scuba: One experience, no certification
• Open Water: Full certification and independence

👉 Try it first if you’re unsure. 👉 Go straight to Open Water if you’re ready.

Yes! We will assign your eLearning via PADI.

Yes! 4 ocean checkout dives are part of your course cost.

Up to 60 feet / 18 meters with a buddy, within your training and comfort level.

Absolutely—and a lot of people do.

Complete your training with us, then finish your ocean dives somewhere warm through our Finish in Paradise option. Any of our PADI Open Water Diver courses can be a Finish in Paradise.

You pick what fits your life—weeknights or Sundays—then schedule your ocean dives separately.

Structured, but flexible, especially for the ocean dives. Nature’s whims often dictate our dive plans.

It happens. Let us know as soon as you can, and we’ll help you get back on track without derailing your progress.

• 15+ days out Free — no pinch, no stress
• 8–14 days out $125 reschedule fee
• 0–7 days out $250 reschedule fee
• Missed Session $75 classroom / $150 pool or ocean

Each session is 2-3 hours long.

You'll need your own personal gear to get started.

A well fitted mask, snorkel, boots and fins are essential for your course. You may need hoods and gloves based on water temps.

We supply the essential core gear:

• Tank & air
• Regulator
• Computer
• BCD
• Weights
• Wetsuit

Before your first session. If you’re able to swing in prior to that day, it reduces some of the Day 1 chaos.

If it does need to be the first day of class, please come in 60–90 minutes early and we’ll get everything dialed in properly.

This fitting will happen on the first day of class. No need to stop in beforehand.

Here’s the honest take:

• Local training: Builds stronger, more capable divers
• Warm water: Easier conditions, great for finishing dives

Best combo? Train with us, then go enjoy warm water diving with confidence.

It's our fun take on what's typically called a Referral. You complete your classroom and pool work with us, then finish your checkout dives on vacation.

Spend the time at home completing as much of the coursework as you can.

Vacation time is so precious! =)

No sitting in a classroom when you should be on a beach.

Pricing depends on the course format and options.

We keep it straightforward and all inclusive (eLearning, classroom and pool sessions, ocean dives) — reach out or check the schedule for current details.

For 2026, the PADI Open Water course is $869. Finish in Paradise is $769 and our bundles are $1069 - $1099.

Because we don’t cut corners.

Small class sizes, proper training, and real attention to each diver—that’s what keeps you safe and confident underwater.

Typically includes:

• PADI eLearning
• Interactive Classroom sessions
• Pool sessions
• Core gear
• Ongoing guidance

Some elements vary depending on your program—just ask and we’ll walk you through it.

We understand plans change.

Policies depend on timing and where you are in the course—reach out and we’ll help you sort it out.

• 15+ days out Free — no pinch, no stress
• 8–14 days out $125 reschedule fee
• 0–7 days out $250 reschedule fee
• Missed Session $75 classroom / $150 pool or ocean

10 years old for Junior Open Water Diver.

Yes—smaller groups, closer supervision, and age-appropriate limits.

Safety always comes first.

Yes.

You’ll complete a standard dive medical questionnaire. In some cases, a doctor’s clearance may be required.

Completely.

Most divers start there. We’ll help you turn that into confidence, one step at a time.

Then we slow it down.

We'll make progress at your pace. There may be additional sessions and costs incurred.

Most divers move into Advanced Open Water. It’s not “advanced” in the intimidating sense—it’s about expanding your skills and getting more comfortable underwater.

Not at all. You just need to be Open Water certified and ready to keep learning.

You’ll complete 5 adventure dives including deep and navigation, plus three electives - buoyancy, search and recovery, and night.

Yes—and more importantly, a more confident one. You'll be learning new skills and will be diving. Dives are really what make you "good". This is where things start to feel natural.

You’ll learn how to prevent problems, manage stress, and help other divers. It’s one of the most rewarding courses you can take.

It’s challenging—but structured, supportive, and honestly a lot of fun.

You don’t need it—but it’s the course that separates “certified” from “capable.”

Focused courses that build specific skills like buoyancy, night diving, navigation, wreck diving, and more.

• Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox): Extend bottom time and shorten surface intervals.
• Deep Diver: Safely explore dive sites down to 130 feet.
• Peak Performance Buoyancy: Master buoyancy to conserve air and improve control.
• Night Diver: Explore the underwater world after dark.
• Dry Suit Diver: Stay warm and comfortable in cold water.
• Underwater Navigator: Improve navigation using kick cycles, visual landmarks, and compasses.
• Wreck Diver: Learn to navigate and safely explore sunken vessels.
• Search and Recovery Diver: Learn techniques for locating and retrieving lost items.
• Digital Underwater Photographer: Focuses on camera techniques and composition.
• Drift Diver: Teaches techniques for diving in currents and using surface signaling equipment.
• Dive Against Debris: Learn to survey and remove debris from the ocean floor.
• Emergency Oxygen Provider: Learn to provide oxygen in emergency situations.
• Full Face Mask Diver: Use full face masks for specialized diving.
• Equipment Specialist: Prepare for basic gear maintenance, issues and adjustments.
• Boat Diver: Learn to safely exit and enter from various boat types.
• DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) / Scooter: Explore more with underwater scooters.
• Sidemount Diver: Use cylinders mounted on the sides instead of the back.
• Self-Reliant Diver: Enhance safety and self-reliance, useful for photographers.
• Underwater Naturalist: Understand aquatic life and ecosystems.
• Fish Identification: Learn to identify local fish species.
• Shark Conservation: Learn to identify sharks and understand their protection.
• Coral Reef Conservation: Learn about the health and importance of coral reefs.
• PADI AWARE Specialty course equips you with tangible actions and opportunities to bring about positive ocean change.

Peak Performance Buoyancy. Once you feel like you can control yourself in the water, everything else gets easier after that.

Enough to support the kind of diving you want to do. No need to collect cards—focus on skills that matter to you.

Chase what you love, or focus on what you struggle with!

Not necessarily—but it’s a great time to start building your kit. Renting gear is an option.

For every course, you'll need your own personal gear:

• Mask and Snorkel
• Boots and Fins
• Hood and Gloves

For the Advanced course, you'll need your own:

• Knife or cutting device
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) and spool
• Primary and Backup lights

This is where most divers start moving toward full personal gear. You can still rent, but your own setup makes a big difference.

$100 per course for Advanced, Rescue, and Specialties.

Yes—at this level, you’re expected to be fully self-equipped.

Every course, except Try Scuba. For every other course, you'll need to own your own mask, snorkel, boots, fins, hoods and gloves.

For Divemaster, Instructor, MSDT, IDC Staff Instructor, and Tec 40 / 45 / 50, a full scuba kit is required.

The highest non-professional rating. It represents a well-rounded, highly experienced diver. It means you hold Open Water Diver, Advanced, Rescue, EFR (or equivalent), 5 PADI Specialties and 50 dives.

If you enjoy becoming a truly capable diver—absolutely.

Your first professional level. You’ll learn to lead dives, assist instructors, and manage divers.

No—many do it to become exceptional divers.

Open Water Scuba Instructor. You’ll transition from the assistant to the lead. You'll be able to certify divers and introduce them to our underwater world.

The IDC prepares you to become a certified instructor. You’ll learn how to teach, present skills, manage students, and run training programs safely and effectively.

You’ll need to be a Divemaster (or equivalent), meet experience requirements, and complete the Instructor Development Course followed by a PADI Instructor Examination (IE).

It’s challenging—but very achievable with the right preparation and support. We guide you through every step so you show up ready for success.

A Specialty Instructor is qualified to teach specific types of diving like Deep, Night, Wreck, or Buoyancy.

It allows you to offer more courses and tailor your teaching to your strengths.

MSDT is a recognition level for instructors who have gained experience and multiple specialty instructor ratings.

It shows you’re a well-rounded, active instructor with real-world teaching experience.

No—but it absolutely helps. It gives you flexibility, credibility, and more opportunities to teach.

Technical diving goes beyond recreational limits, involving deeper dives, longer bottom times, and advanced gas planning.

They’re a progressive series:

• Tec 40: Introduction to decompression diving
• Tec 45: Extended limits and more complex planning
• Tec 50: Full extended-range diving capability

No—and that’s okay.

It’s for divers who enjoy precision, planning, and pushing limits in a controlled way.

You should be very comfortable in the water, have strong buoyancy control, and enjoy understanding the “why” behind diving.