“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.“
Jacques Cousteau
WELCOME to Scottsdale Scuba! We’ve been serving the valley in all things scuba for over 30 years and we’re excited for you to join us! Whether you’re looking to try scuba for the first time or an experienced diver looking for a fun trip to attend with other divers, new gear, or you’re ready to take the next step in your certification level, we’re here to help! Feel free to explore our site, give us a call or stop by the shop!
Please Choose From The Options Below To Get Started, OR Feel Free To Visit Or Contact Us Page To Call, Email Or Visit The Shop
- I’M READY TO GET SCUBA CERTIFIED
- I’M INTERESTED, BUT LOOKING FOR MORE INFO
- I’M LOOKING FOR SOME NEW OR RENTAL GEAR
- I’M ALREADY CERTIFIED AND INTERESTED IN ADVANCED COURSES
- I’D LIKE TO CHAT FIRST; CONTACT US
GET SCUBA CERTIFIED
Ready To Take The Plunge? You’ve Come To The Right Place! Due To Our Flexible And Individualized Approach, Our Certification Classes Are Not On A Set Schedule. Start By Viewing The Packages Below And Selecting The Option That Fits You Best. At Any Time, Feel Free To Visit Our More Info Section To Read About The Certification Process, Or Visit Our Contact Us Section And Give Us A Call Or Swing By The Shop!
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Private Instruction Is A Great Option For Those Looking For A More Personalized Approach To Their Scuba Certification. Private Instruction Can Be Anything From A 1:1 Setting Or Can Be With Your Personal Group Of Up To 6(Friends, Family, Etc.). Private Classes Will Be Scheduled Based On Your Availability So Give Us A Call And We’ll Get You Or Your Group Started!
GROUP INSTRUCTION
Group Instruction Is For Those Who Are Happy With The Social Approach That Our Group Classes Offer. While We Do Offer Some Flexibility, Most Group Classes Will Require Availability On The Weekends For Both The Pool Instruction And Lake Dives. Class Sizes Are Capped At Either 1:6 With The Instructor Or 2:12 With The Instruction And Dive Master. Call Today For Booking One Of Our Upcoming Classes!
LAKE DIVE ONLY
While We Strive To Have All Of Our Group Instructor Classes Complete Their Final Open Water Dives At The Same Time, We Understand Sometime That Is Not Possible. Lake Dive Only Is Exactly That, It Is For Those Who Have Completed All Of The Written And Pool Work, But Were Unable To Attend The Lake Dive With Their Group. Should You Miss The Originally Planned Lake Dives With Your Certification Class, We Will Try To Add You In With The Next Group If Available, However If There Is Not Availability And A Separate Trip Needs To Be Made, A Lake Only Fee Will Be Added To Your Certification Package. Contact Us For Questions Or Booking!
| PRICING | Private Instruction | Group Instruction | Lake Only |
| 1 Diver | $450 | $350 | $100 |
| 2 Divers | $425 | $350 | $75 |
| 3 Divers | $400 | $350 | $50 |
| 4 Divers | $375 | $350 | $50 |
| 5+ Divers | $350 | $350 | $50 |
MORE INFO
If You Are Brand New To Scuba And Have A Few More Questions Or Would Like To Know A Little More About What It Takes, Please Take A Moment To Read Through Our Course Break Down Below. As Always, Don’t Hesitate To Contact Us If You Can’t Find What You’re Looking For Or Would Like To Speak With A Member Of Our Team!
- Swim Test
- Classroom/Online Content
- Confined Water/Pool Skills
- Final Exam
- Open Water/Lake Certification Dives
SWIM TEST
As You May Have Expected, SCUBA Does Require The Ability To Swim. What You May Not Expect Though, Is That The Swimming Requirement For SCUBA Is More About Your Ability To Comfortable Move Through The Water And Less About How Fast, Strong Or Long You Can Swim. For The Open Water Certification, Which Is The Entry Level SCUBA Certification, All Participants Are Required To Complete A 200m Swim Test. The Swim Test Is Typically Conducted On Your First Day Of In Person Pool Skills.
CLASSROOM/ONLINE CONTENT
As With Most Certifications, There Is Going To Be A Little Bit Of Literature Involved. For The OPEN WATER SCUBA Certification, There Are 5 Modules That Every Diver Will Complete. The Modules Are As Follows: The Underwater Environment, Physics And Physiology, Scuba Equipment, Skills Development And Planning Your Dive. There Is Also A Brief 6th Chapter That Covers The Next Steps Available For New Divers After The Open Water Certification.
CONFINED WATER/POOL SKILLS
In This Section Of The Course, Dive Students Will Take The Concepts They’re Just Covered In The Classroom And Put Them Into Practice. Everything From Gear Assembly To Underwater Skills To Planning Your Open Water Dives Will All Be Covered At Length, Allowing Dive Students To Really Get Comfortable With All Of The Equipment And Skills Needed For Their First Open Water Dive!
FINAL EXAM
While It May Sound Scary, Over 95% Of SCUBA Students Pass The Final Exam On Their First Attempt. While We Assure You That Doesn’t Mean It Is Easy, But Your Instructors Are Highly Trained To Deliver The Course Work And Material Necessary To Prepare Dive Students For The Final Exam And Their Final Certification Dives.
OPEN WATER/LAKE CERTIFICATION DIVES
The Final Steps To Completing The Open Water Certification Is To Complete 2 Days Of Diving In “Open Water”. For Us In Arizona, This Usually Means A Trip To Lake Pleasant! Although 90% Of Our Dive Students Complete Their Certification Dives At Lake Pleasant, Diving In A Lake Is Not Required. During These 2 Days, Dive Students Will Demonstrate All That They Have Learned In The Previous Pool Sessions.