Learning to dive is easy. The first step in learning to dive is to sign up
for our PADI Open Water Dive Course. We offer multiple training options
from one-weekend courses to 6 week courses. The Open Water course consists
of class time and confined water (pool) time.
Once you finish your Open Water Course you’re now qualified to participate
in the Open Water certification dives (often referred to as Checkout Dives).
After you complete the four Open Water certification dives you’re a card
carrying certified scuba diver in a whole new world of adventure.
The Open Water Course
Class and Confined Water Training
Includes all class lectures, all confined water training, rental equipment for confined water training, PADI Open Water Manual. (Mask, Fins, & Snorkel not included)
$260
Open Water Certification Dives
Includes all four open water training dives. Adventure Scuba also includes two additional dives as part of our certification process. These two dives are the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course dives and you will earn this certification in addition to your Open Water certification. Equipment for open water training is not included. Tanks and air fills are included.
$100
The PADI Open Water Diver program us the most popular diver program in the world and your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure. You’ll learn about scuba fundamentals, equipment and techniques. You’ll also get to
practice skills by diving in a pool and experience several open water dives with a qualified instructor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the course hard?
No, learning to dive with Adventure Scuba and PADI is easy, fun and will
make you a better and safer diver.
Do I have to be a good swimmer?
No, with the use of buoyancy compensators (the jacket) and other modern
equipment, even marginal swimmers can scuba dive safely. You need to be
comfortable in the water and demonstrate basic swimming ability.
specifically you’ll need to swim 300 yards with your mask, snorkel and fins
and you beed to be able to stay a float or tread water for 10 minutes.
Is Diving expensive?
No, once you get certified and have your own equipment there are no tees
times or lift tickets to buy. Active divers usually spend less on their
sport then the average golfer or mountain biker.
Compared with getting started in other popular adventure sports and outdoor
activities learning to dive isn’t expensive. For example, you can expect to
pay about the same or less as you would for:
- A day with the family at Comerica Park
- A weekend of rock climbing lessons
- A weekend of kayaking lessons
- A weekend of fly-fishing lessons
- One great night out at the bar
- About three hours of private golf lessons
What do gear do I need to start the class?
Choosing and using your gear is part of the fun of diving. Adventure Scuba
will help you find the right equipment. Each piece of equipment performs a
different function so that collectively, it adapts you to the underwater
world. As a minimum, you want your own mask, fins and snorkel when you start
diving. Adventure Scuba will help you choose gear that has the fit and
features best suited for you. When you sign up for an Open Water class
with Adventure Scuba we give you a coupon towards the purshase of this
important gear.
Adventure Scuba will include the rest of your gear as part of your Open
Water course. The equipment provided for your Open Water certification
dives will vary depending on where you do your certification dives. We
recommend that you invest in your own equipment when you start your course
because:
- Having your own gear is part of being a diver.
- You’ll be more comfortable using gear that is fitted for you.
- Divers that have their own gear – dive more
