Become a certified Open Water Scuba Diver in 3 simple steps. You will learn what you need to know to explore the underwater world using scuba equipment. Most people find it a rewarding challenge. Open Water Diver is a lifetime international certification and is your prerequisite to enroll in additional training (advanced open water, wreck diving, underwater photo, and more); you can even become a Master Scuba Diver.
Step 1 - Knowledge
Development
Begin Today? The Knowledge Development portion of the course is designed so you can learn at your own pace and when it’s convenient for you. Complete the academics and exams online 24/7.
Begin today – Available 24/7
Simple registration
Learn at your own pace
Principles, concepts, terms
Step 2 - Confined Water Dives
Develop and practice scuba skills in the pool under direct instructor supervision. As you learn new skills, you’ll build the abilities and confidence needed for diving in open water (ocean/lakes/quarrys).
Learn & practice scuba skills
Blow bubbles/be weightless
Build abilities & confidence
Small groups & private
Step 3 - Open
Water Dives
Get ready to experience everything you have learned with the freedom of open water. As soon as your open water training dives are approved by your instructor you will be a certified OW Diver.
Dive in a natural setting
Complete 4 training dives
Complete dives worldwide
Complete locally or abroad
Requirements
Minimum age is 10 (for ages 10-11 call for details); Medical form must be satisfactorily completed
Swim requirements: 200-yard swim and tread/float for 10 minutes
Personal Equipment
Each student needs their own kit (mask, snorkel, fins); quality, fit, & comfort are important. We personally assist each student to insure fit (price & fit guarantee)
Upcoming Confined Water Dates (Step 2)
Upcoming Open Water Dates (Step 3)
Private and group lessons are available upon request
Meet Our Certified Divers!
Open
Water Diver
Try
Scuba Diving
Bubblemaker
Program (8 - 12)
A quick and easy introduction into what it takes to explore the underwater world. Although this is not an Open Water certification, you'll learn all the steps it takes to be a certified diver.
Have you always wondered what it's like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren't quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. Scuba Shack offers this program either in a pool, off a beach or from a dive boat.
Academic
Go over the scuba equipment you use to dive and how easy it is to move around underwater with your gear.
Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater.
Learn key skills that you’ll use during every scuba dive.
Have fun swimming around and exploring.
Hear about becoming a certified diver through the Open Water Course.
Experience scuba diving under the direct supervision of a dive Pro. Take your first breaths underwater in water up to 6 ft. For children who are at least 8 years old.
A child must be 8 years old or older. Kids must be comfortable in the water, but no prior experience is necessary. Parental approval is required.
Academic
Experience scuba diving under the direct care and supervision of a dive Pro.
Take their first breaths underwater in water up to 6 feet.
Learn about and use scuba diving equipment made for children - not adults.
Have lots of fun.
