Getting Certified is as easy as One, Two, Three!

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

Our award winning PADI Certification course has introduced thousands of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle. For many it has “changed their lives forever!”

 

What You’ll Learn

You can choose to become either a PADI Scuba Diver or PADI Open Diver. Each consists of three important steps. Read on to learn more about these two great programs.

 

Step One
Knowledge Development

The Knowledge Development portion of the course develops your familiarity with basic principles and procedures such as; how pressure affects your body, how to choose the right gear and what to consider when planning dives. This involves independent study using either PADI eLearning or PADI home-study materials

 

Step Two
Confined Water Pool Dives
and Classroom Sessions

This is what it's all about – diving. During this portion, you'll develop basic scuba skills in our onsite indoor swimming pool. You'll learn how to set up your diving gear, clear your mask of water, hover and several other important skills. You'll also do somersaults, handstands, fly underwater, make new friends, have fun and experience the freedom of “inner-space!” The skills learned in the pool will prepare you to dive in a variety of open water environments, including diving at the Denver Downtown Aquarium. In addition, you’ll spend a short amount of time in the classroom, with your fellow divers, learning about diving equipment, additional diving opportunities and more.
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Step Three
Open Water Dives –
here we come!

Here is your chance to show off! And imagine this; you can complete your first two Open Water training dives at the Denver Downtown Aquarium!

Considered “one of the coolest diving locations in the country” you’ll experience what it’s like to dive with incredible critters, in unlimited visibility, learn the importance of conservation, perfect your diving skills and so much more.

Because your pool skills have been mastered and the academic material is fresh in your mind, we highly recommend you begin your open water training dives soon after completing your final pool session. We have several options from which to choose.
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Prerequisites

To enroll you must:

• Be 10 years or older
• Complete the following required forms:
  • PADI Medical Statement (PDF)
  • Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (PDF)
  • Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding (PDF)
  • Youth Diving Responsibility and Risks Acknowledgment (PDF)
     for children under the age of 12.
  • View the Youth Diving: Responsibility and Risk Video (see below)

PADI Youth Diving: Responsibility and Risk Video

 

Course Fee

 

Our wide variety of beginning classes include: weeknights, weekends, occasional daytime classes and private instruction. Our fees range from $170 (regular classes found in Step One) to $365 (private lessons). Please call and ask one of our crewmembers about the course that fits your needs and budget.

Fee Includes

• All pool instruction
• Use of Scuba Equipment & Exposure suit in the pool
• NO EQUIPMENT PURCHASE NECESSARY, although we highly recommend your own mask, fins, snorkel and booties.

Please Note: We provide Special Student Pricing on the purchase of mask, snorkel, fins and booties. This offer is valid 30 days from the ending date of your Confined Water Training.

 

Not Included

• Step One,  Knowledge Development, PADI eLearning or Home Study materials (there is a separate fee)
• Step Three,  Open Water Training Dives (there is a separate fee)

*All classes require pre-registration with deposit. Prices are subject to change.

 

The Fun Part

 

The fun part about our course is . . . well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. You breathe underwater for the first time (something you’ll never forget) and learn what you need to know to become a certified diver.

 

Your adventure starts here