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Scuba Diving Courses for Every Adventurer
From beginner to advanced, Dive Buddy Scuba Adventures offers a variety of courses designed to fit every level of diver. Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater or refining your skills with specialty certifications, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Explore our full range of courses and start your underwater journey today!
Learn to Dive Courses
Take the first step into the underwater world with our Learn to Dive courses—designed for beginners to dive in with confidence and excitement.
Try Scuba: Your First Dive Adventure
Experience the thrill of scuba diving in a safe, controlled environment. Our Try Scuba class is perfect for beginners looking to explore the underwater world without commitment. Dive in and discover what it’s all about!
Learn to Dive
Ages 10+
Starting at $50
Private Open Water Scuba Class
Experience personalized instruction with our Private Open Water Scuba Class. Tailored to your pace and schedule, this one-on-one course ensures you gain the skills and confidence needed to dive safely and explore the underwater world.
Learn to Dive
Group Size 1-3
Starting at $749
Continuing Education
Take your diving skills to the next level with our Continuing Education courses—designed for experienced divers looking to expand their knowledge, enhance their techniques, and explore new underwater adventures.
Continuing Education
Ages 12+
Starting at $249
Advanced Open Water Scuba Course
Take your diving to new depths with the Advanced Open Water Scuba Course. Designed for certified divers, this course helps you enhance your skills, explore new environments, and gain more confidence in a variety of underwater settings. Dive deeper, explore more, and expand your diving horizons!
Continuing Education
Starting at $159
Enriched Air Nitrox Course
Extend your dive time and improve safety with the Enriched Air Nitrox course. Learn to dive with Nitrox, a special gas mixture that allows for longer, more enjoyable dives. Perfect for divers looking to explore deeper or spend more time underwater with enhanced air quality.
Continuing Education
Ages 12+
Starting at $249
Rescue Diver Course
Prepare for the unexpected and become a confident, capable diver with the Rescue Diver course. This course teaches you essential rescue techniques, how to prevent and manage dive emergencies, and how to respond effectively in challenging situations. Enhance your skills and dive with the knowledge that you’re ready for anything.
Continuing Education
Starting at $0
Master Scuba Diver Course
Reach the pinnacle of recreational diving with the Master Scuba Diver course. This advanced certification combines specialized training with extensive experience, showcasing your commitment to diving excellence. Become a well-rounded, highly skilled diver and open the door to even more exciting underwater adventures.
DAN First Aid Courses
Enhance your safety and preparedness with the DAN First Aid Course—designed for divers who want to learn essential first aid skills, including CPR, oxygen administration, and emergency response techniques. Be ready to handle any situation and dive with confidence knowing you're trained to assist in emergencies.
DAN First Aid
Starting at $99
Basic Life Support, CPR, and First Aid Course
Equip yourself with life-saving skills through our Basic Life Support, CPR, and First Aid course. This course covers essential techniques to respond to emergencies both in and out of the water, ensuring you're prepared to act confidently and effectively when it matters most.
DAN First Aid
Starting at $149
Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries (EO2) Course
Learn how to provide critical oxygen support during dive emergencies with the Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries (EO2) course. This course teaches you to recognize dive-related injuries and administer oxygen to help manage potential life-threatening situations, ensuring you're prepared to respond effectively and keep yourself and others safe underwater.
DAN First Aid
Starting at $299
Diving First Aid for Professional Divers (DFA-Pro) Course
Tailored for dive professionals, the Diving First Aid for Professional Divers (DFA-Pro) course equips you with the advanced skills needed to manage diving-related emergencies. Learn critical first aid techniques, from administering oxygen to handling dive injuries, and ensure you're prepared to respond quickly and effectively in high-pressure situations.
Specialty Courses
Expand your diving expertise with our Specialty Courses—designed for divers who want to explore unique underwater environments and gain advanced skills. From wreck diving to underwater photography, these courses offer specialized training that will elevate your diving experience and allow you to take on new underwater adventures with confidence.
Citizen Science Dive Course
Join the growing community of divers making a difference with the Citizen Science Dive course. This course teaches you how to contribute to important environmental research by collecting data on marine life and ecosystems. Dive with purpose and help protect the ocean while enhancing your diving experience.
Specialty Course
Starting at $99
Specialty Course
Starting at $199
Deep Diving Course
Take your diving adventures to greater depths with the Deep Diving course. Learn the skills and techniques needed to safely explore deeper dive sites, understand the challenges of deep diving, and gain the confidence to explore the underwater world like never before. Expand your diving limits and discover new horizons.
Wreck Diver External Survey Course
Explore the fascinating world of wreck diving with the Wreck Diver External Survey course. This specialized course teaches you how to safely survey and document shipwrecks from the outside, honing your skills in navigation, planning, and underwater mapping. Dive into history and discover the secrets hidden beneath the waves.
Specialty Course
Starting at $199
Specialty Course
Starting at $129
Night Diving Course
Discover a whole new world beneath the surface with the Night Diving course. Learn the techniques and safety procedures for diving after dark, and experience the ocean in a whole new light. From bioluminescent creatures to the peaceful tranquility of night dives, explore the underwater world when it’s most serene and magical.
Specialty Course
Starting at $200
Dry Suit Diver Course
Stay warm and comfortable while diving in colder waters with the Dry Suit Diver course. Learn how to properly use a dry suit to maintain buoyancy, control your temperature, and dive safely in chilly conditions. Expand your dive possibilities and explore new, cooler dive sites with confidence.
Specialty Course
Starting at $99
Underwater Archaeology Course
Dive into history with the Underwater Archaeology course. Learn the techniques and ethics of archaeological exploration beneath the waves, from documenting ancient shipwrecks to uncovering submerged artifacts. Discover the exciting world of underwater exploration and become part of preserving our ocean’s hidden history.
Specialty Course
Starting at $0
Digital Imaging for Scuba Divers Course
Capture the beauty of the underwater world with the Digital Imaging course. Learn how to use cameras and equipment to take stunning photos and videos while diving. Whether you're a beginner or experienced diver, this course helps you master underwater photography and videography techniques, preserving your underwater adventures for a lifetime.
Specialty Course
Starting at $0
Search and Recovery Diver Course
Master the skills needed to safely recover lost items from the underwater world with the Search and Recovery Diver course. Learn advanced techniques for conducting effective searches, using specialized equipment, and performing recoveries in a variety of dive conditions. Enhance your diving skills while gaining the confidence to tackle challenging underwater recovery missions.
Specialty Course
Starting at $0
Underwater Ecologist Course
Become a steward of the ocean with the Underwater Ecologist course. Learn to identify marine life, study underwater ecosystems, and contribute to environmental conservation efforts. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to explore, protect, and document the health of the world’s oceans and their ecosystems.
Specialty Course
Starting at $0
Underwater Hunter and Collector Course
Explore the art of underwater hunting and collecting with the Underwater Hunter and Collector course. Learn safe and sustainable techniques for spearfishing, collecting marine specimens, and respecting marine life. This course combines adventure with environmental responsibility, equipping you with the skills to hunt and collect beneath the waves while minimizing your impact on the ocean ecosystem.
Specialty Course
Starting at $35
Full Face Mask Demo Course
Discover the benefits of full-face masks in scuba diving with our Full Face Mask Demo course. Experience enhanced comfort and communication underwater as you explore the features of this specialized equipment. Whether you're looking to improve your dive experience or prepare for more advanced diving, this demo will introduce you to the world of full-face masks in a safe and informative setting.
Specialty Course
Starting at $225
Full Face Mask Certification Course
Take your diving to the next level with the Full Face Mask Certification course. Learn how to properly use a full-face mask for enhanced comfort, communication, and safety underwater. This course will teach you the techniques and skills necessary to dive confidently with full-face mask equipment, whether you're a recreational diver or preparing for more technical dives.
NAUI Leadership Courses
Advance your diving journey with our NAUI Leadership Courses—crafted for those ready to lead and mentor others underwater. These courses provide comprehensive training in dive planning, safety management, and instructional techniques, equipping you to guide and inspire fellow divers while mastering the responsibilities of a dive leader.
Training Assistant Course
This course is to qualify the diver in the skills and knowledge necessary to perform as a training assistant during diver training sessions. The key objective is to train divers to assist others during training activities overseen by an active-status NAUI Instructor. This course is to enhance the diver’s general skills and abilities and is not a substitute for specific NAUI courses which create NAUI leadership members.
NAUI Leadership
Starting at $250
NAUI Leadership
Ages 18+
Starting at $0
Divemaster Certification Course
Take the lead in the diving world with the Divemaster Certification course. This comprehensive program prepares you to supervise dive activities, assist instructors, and mentor fellow divers. Develop advanced dive knowledge, refine your skills, and gain the confidence to take on the responsibilities of a professional dive leader.
NAUI Leadership
Ages 18+
Starting at $0
Assistant Instructor Course
Begin your journey into dive instruction with the Assistant Instructor course. This program equips you with the knowledge and skills to assist certified instructors in teaching scuba courses, managing student divers, and conducting training sessions. Gain valuable experience and take the next step toward becoming a certified scuba instructor.
Get in Touch
Have questions or ready to book your next dive? Reach out to us—we're here to help you plan your perfect underwater adventure!