Beginner PADI courses

Interested in scuba diving? We offer beginner-level, PADI-certified courses. Here are some options to get started.

 

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Try scuba diving

Explore the world of scuba diving before committing to the PADI Open Water Diver certification. Dive into the underwater realm in a pool guided by a skilled PADI® Professional. All scuba gear is provided, along with instructions on basic skills and answers to any questions you may have.

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Learn to dive

Embark on your scuba journey with the PADI® Open Water Diver certification, the initial step in scuba training. Under the guidance of a skilled PADI Instructor, you'll gain the essential skills and knowledge to confidently explore the underwater realm, becoming a certified ambassador for the oceans at home or abroad.

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Refresh your skills

ReActivate offers an engaging and efficient method to refresh your dive knowledge and scuba skills. Quickly breeze through familiar topics and delve deeper into areas where your knowledge may have lapsed. Attain your "ReActivated" card by scheduling in-water practice with us.


Continuing education with PADI

Learn more about scuba diving, including advanced skills, and a myriad of specialties.

Advanced PADI courses

 

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Advanced Open Water Diver

Dive deeper into your passion with the Advanced Open Water Diver course, designed to enhance your skills. Explore navigation, perfect buoyancy, and experience deep diving. Choose three specialties from options like Deep, Digital Underwater Photography, and Night Diving—earning credits toward PADI® specialty certifications with each dive. It's your personalized specialty sampler platter to elevate your diving expertise.

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Rescue Diver

Transform your diving experience with the PADI® Rescue Diver course, changing how you approach diving for the better. Acquire skills to identify and address minor issues before they escalate, boost your confidence, and immerse yourself in serious fun throughout the journey. Join the ranks of countless divers who consider the Rescue Diver course their favorite scuba adventure!

 


PADI Specialty courses

If there are specialties you don't see listed, please contact us, and we may be able to accommodate you or make a recommendation.

 

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Enriched Air (Nitrox) Specialty

Enriched air, commonly known as nitrox, has a lower nitrogen content than regular air, allowing for extended dive times and reduced surface intervals. It's no surprise that becoming an Enriched Air Diver is a favorite among PADI® specialties.

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Emergency First Response

Emergency First Response® training equips you with essential skills for critical moments before emergency medical services arrive. Learn CPR, pain-relieving first aid, injury assessment, and hands-on bandaging and splinting techniques. Be prepared to make a difference when it matters most.

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Equipment Specialist

Ensure you never miss a dive over minor equipment issues. The PADI Equipment Specialist course equips you to handle basic repairs and adjustments and helps you gain a deeper understanding of your gear, enhancing your comfort and readiness to safeguard your investment.

 
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Coral Reef Conservation

Not only does this course enhance your appreciation for coral ecosystems' complexity but it educates you on how to contribute to their conservation. Open to anyone with an interest in the aquatic world. This non-diving certification has no prerequisites or age restrictions.

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Peak Performance Buoyancy

Master the art of buoyancy and elevate your diving skills with the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course. Dive seamlessly, conserve air, and experience underwater tranquility as you refine your buoyancy control. Join us to enhance your diving finesse – sign up for the course and glide effortlessly through your underwater adventures.

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Wreck Diver

Not only does this course enhance your appreciation for coral ecosystems' complexity but it educates you on how to contribute to their conservation. Open to anyone with an interest in the aquatic world. This non-diving certification has no prerequisites or age restrictions.

 
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PADI AWARE Specialist

Be an ocean hero! Enroll in the PADI AWARE Specialty course to learn actionable tips for saving the ocean. Dive into marine conservation, breaking down barriers between diving and positive change. Make a difference below the surface – join us in protecting our oceans!

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Dive Against Debris

Through a virtual presentation and one dive, learn about the problems of marine debris, conducting Dive Against Debris surveys, and how divers are a part of the solution to keeping our oceans clean.

 

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