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Feel Alive. Learn to Dive.
We offer PADI courses for the beginner and advanced recreational scuba diver. We focus on small private/ semi-private classes with flexible scheduling.
- PADI is the world’s largest and most recognized scuba training, certification, and membership organization.
- All classroom work is completed via eLearning at your own pace giving you complete schedule flexibility.
- All classes are semi-private or private. Our average class size is 4 students. With small class sizes we can provide a more personal experience and assist you in becoming a more confident diver.
- We offer all-inclusive pricing with no hidden administrative or processing fees.
- We handle all dive site coordination. All you have to do is show up!
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Discover Scuba
PADI Discover Scuba Diving is the perfect way to test the waters. Learn basic scuba skills and take your first breaths underwater.
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Open Water
This is where dive certification begins. Learn dive principles with PADI eLearning followed by training dives in a pool and open water.
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ReActivate
Already a certified scuba diver but need a knowledge review and refresh your skills? PADI ReActivate will prepare you for your next adventure!
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Advanced Open Water
Advance your knowledge and skills with an instructor by your side. Designed for novice divers who want to expand their diving experience.
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Underwater Navigator Specialty
Tired of getting lost? Master the use of a compass and natural terrain to navigate underwater like a pro.
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Search & Recovery Specialty
Learn skills to find and safely recover those items that fall overboard or off docks: from cell phones to boat anchors.
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Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty
Improve buoyancy skills that you learned as a new diver that will help you observe aquatic life without disturbing their surroundings.
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Enriched Air Specialty
The most popular PADI specialty course. Diving with enriched air gives you more no decompression time during repetitive dives.
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DSMB Specialty
Diving with a DSMB is a must when exploring the wrecks off the coast of Carolina. Learn how to properly and safely deploy a DSMB.
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Deep Diver Specialty
Increase your recreational dive limit to up to 40 meters/ 130 ft to see more of the underwater world.
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Rescue Diver
Improve your confidence and become a better dive buddy by learning to prevent and manage problems in the water.
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Dive Against Debris
The ocean is our most valuable resource. Learn the impacts of marine debris and pitch in to help clean it up during your next dive.
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Digital Underwater Photography
Avoid beginner mistakes and shorten the learning curve with tips from the pros..