Learning to Scuba Dive
Frequently Asked
These are some of the most commonly asked questions we receive about scuba diving. Take a look and if your question isn’t here please contact us!
The length of time to get scuba certified varies by person.
While there are operators that can scuba certify you in 3 days, we do not. These resort style courses speed you through the basics to get you on a dive boat potentially before you are properly prepared. Our Classes are done in via e-learning, and 3-4 evenings of hands on classroom training. We then visit the pool for two, 5-8 hour days where you build good diving skills. Once complete, a final checkout dive is needed which requires one day in a clear, controlled open water environment and we finish with one or two days off of a dive boat. Our program is designed to provide you with multiple days of skill reinforcement and supervision to instill good diving habits and experience.
Certification is EARNED and not just handed out. At no time is certification guaranteed, BUT most people finish without issue. Some take more time than others, but that’s why we provide personalized scuba classes with high instructor to staff ratios.
Like any activity involving water, scuba diving carries inherent risks which can be dangerous. However, with proper training, equipment, and adherence to safety guidelines, these risks can be minimized.
While strong swimming abilities aren’t required, basic water competency is essential. You will be required to swim 250 years demonstrating 3 different strokes, and you must be able to tread water for 10 minutes.
Essential scuba gear includes a mask, fins, regulator & mouthpiece, BCD (buoyancy control device), wetsuit, booties, tank, and weights. While you need all of this, you only have to purchase some of it to start. Rental gear can be provided, and items that fit you or are hygienic will need to be purchased.
Basic scuba certification generally costs about $500-$1000 per person. Talk to your friends since groups get discounts.
Yes, you can dive with contacts or mask’s with prescription lenses. Many divers prefer contact lenses.
Full Certification requires divers to be at least 15 years old at the time of certification. Junior Certification can be obtained from 10-14 years old, but students must demonstrate superior maturity, and attentiveness. junior Certification must also dive in direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. If you are interested in this please inquire about all requirements. There is no upper age limit, but divers must be able to pass a medical evaluation and in good physical health.
There are many different things that may prevent you from diving at any given time. Some are temporary, some are permanent. Please contact us if you have anything that you are concerned that may prevent you from diving.
Dive time depends on factors like depth, air consumption, and experience.
Beginner dives are usually short, and dive computers help monitor dive time and decompression limits.
Scuba diving is not recommended if trying to get pregnant or during pregnancy due to the unknown risks to both mother and baby.
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