Yes, you can! The thought of breathing underwater might seem intimidating at first, but with a sense of adventure and just a few hours of training, most healthy individuals can become confident and safe divers. Our beginner classes are open to anyone 12 years and older. All participants are required to complete a medical certification form before starting their underwater journey.

To become a certified diver, you’ll need to complete a certification course with a qualified instructor licensed by a national scuba training agency. Most courses are held once a week over a few weeks or weekends. However, private courses can be completed in as little as one weekend.

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During the course, you’ll spend time learning about diving, the underwater world, and the fascinating marine life that inhabits it. You’ll also practice using scuba gear in confined water while mastering the essential skills needed to begin diving safely. At the end of the course, your instructor will administer a short written review to ensure you have the knowledge needed to dive confidently and safely. Finally, you’ll complete a series of open-water dives with your instructor to fine-tune your skills and build comfort diving in real-world conditions.

Become a certified scuba diver and join the thousands who have already discovered the thrill of exploring the underwater world. Start your dive journey with our Try Scuba Adventure class—an affordable way to see if scuba diving is right for you. If you love the experience, take the next step and sign up for our Open Water Certification course to become a fully certified diver!

Learning to dive is easier than you might think! All you need is good overall health, basic comfort in the water, and a sense of adventure to explore the underwater world. Every year, thousands of people—from teenagers to senior citizens—successfully become certified divers.

You must be at least 10 years old to enroll. Students aged 10 to 14 earn a junior certification, which can be upgraded to a regular certification once they turn 15. There’s no upper age limit—many retirees are discovering the joys of scuba diving for the first time!

The Open Water Scuba Certification course usually consists of six pool sessions combined with online learning. After completing these, you'll participate in four training dives in a natural environment, such as a lake, to earn your certification.

You don’t need to be an expert swimmer to get your Open Water Scuba Certification. You just need to be a reasonably proficient swimmer—able to swim 200 yards using any stroke (no time limit), tread water or stay afloat for 10 minutes, and complete a 25-foot underwater swim. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident in the water.

The e-learning portion covers essential topics like dive equipment, diving procedures, and the effects of depth and pressure. You’ll start with home study materials to introduce these concepts, and in class, we’ll review and expand on them. A short quiz will ensure you fully understand the material before moving forward.

This is where the fun begins—putting on the equipment and getting wet! Few experiences compare to the thrill of taking your first breaths underwater using a scuba regulator. The pool sessions are where you’ll start mastering essential skills like breathing through a regulator, clearing your mask, descent and ascent procedures, and achieving proper buoyancy. You’ll also learn routine skills and how to handle unexpected situations with confidence.

Open water training dives allow you to practice the skills you’ve mastered in the pool while also learning basic navigation techniques. Once you complete the required skills, the rest of the dive is yours to enjoy—exploring the underwater environment and building confidence. The key difference is that you’re now in open water. These dives can be done locally in a lake, during group trips to tropical destinations, or even with another instructor while traveling independently. To complete your Open Water Certification, you’ll need to complete one snorkeling dive and four training dives over at least two separate days.