Get certified as an Open Water Diver in 2-3 days!

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a Junior Open Water Diver program available. If you are not in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water this course is not for you.

We certify divers using the DAN, EFR, MDEA, PADI, SDI and TDI, systems of diver education. DAN (Divers Alert Network) is the leader in diver safety research, CPR and diver insurance. We instruct CPR and First Aid Training using Emergency First Response and Diver's Alert Network programs. MDEA (Multinational Dive Educators Association) and PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) are sport diver training agencies. SDI (Scuba Diving International) is the fastest growing advanced recreational sport diver training agency (SDI was founded by TDI). TDI (Technical Diving International) is the world's largest technical scuba diver training agency. We are Charter Boat Training Facilities for PADI international and International Training, (SDI and TDI). All dive courses and certifications we teach are recognized worldwide.

Course Overview
Academic and Diving Theory is at home via interactive DVD/CD or eLearning online training (computer required). Eight to Twelve hours are required completing the academics.

• Pool Sessions are in the AM of Day One at the dive site in pool like conditions.
• 2 open water dives in Crystal River (72 degrees year round) the afternoon of Day One. Quizzes and Exams given.
• Pool Sessions are in the AM of Day Two at the dive site in pool like conditions.
• 2 open water dives in Crystal River (72 degrees year round) the afternoon of Day Two.
• Day three is optional if additional time is necessary to complete any portion of the course not completed on day one or day two. Additional fee of $100.00 per person for Day 3.
• Once the course is completed Open Water Certification is awarded. Additional Open Water Certification Cards available for each agency we teach (PADI, SDI-TDI, MDEA)

Scheduled Classes
We teach scuba classes year round, our regular two or three (2 or 3) day dive and scuba classes are every weekend. Dates are available for weekday lessons. Please review our calendar at http://www.scubatampa.com/calendar.html.

Course Fees*

Regular Lessons: Up to 10 persons per class (weekends only, unless 4 or more in class)

• $250.00 per person includes DVD, dive gear use, wetsuit use, dives and certification card (if booked 7 days prior to class date).

• Dive computer use provided. PADI eLearning and SDI Online courses require additional fees.

Private Lessons: One on one with Instructor (weekdays or weekends)

• $450.00 per person includes DVD, dive gear use, wetsuit use, dives and certification card.
• $450.00 per person includes DVD, dive gear use, wetsuit use, dives and certification card (if booked less than 7 days prior to class date).
• $450.00 per person per person for 10 and 11 year olds. Instructor ratio 2 to 1, includes DVD, dive gear use, wetsuit use, dives and certification card
• Dive computer use provided. PADI eLearning and SDI Online courses require additional fees.

*Requirements and Terms

• $75.00 per person deposit required for course materials/processing. Academics and forms must be completed prior to diving. Deposit applied to course fees is non refundable. Balance due on day of class. Rescheduling fees for no shows.
• Diving Quality Mask, fins, booties, snorkel. (We prefer you buy these from us as we are familiar with the gear and we offer a best price and satisfaction guarantee) See our student special at: http://www.scubatampa.com/special.html. Snorkeling gear can be rented from us $20.00 per person for the course. We reserve the right to deny your use of personal non-diving or sub-standard snorkeling gear.
• One Passport Type Photo for certification card (digital photos accepted).
• Optional for non-computer folks Open Water Manual (specify language), Dive Tables and Open Water Videos/DVD $84.95 with Shipping.
• Recommended E-RDP Electronic Recreational Dive Planner $30.00 with Shipping.
• PADI Open Water Course available online. Start Today! Click here for PADI Open Water eLearning Online Courses. Additional Agency fees required for online courses.
• SDI/TDI Courses available online, Open Water, Computer Nitrox, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver. Start Today! Click here for SDI/TDI Online Courses. Additional Agency fees required for online courses.
• Online and eLearning courses may be required for those signing up for classes with less than 7 days lead time before open water training. Additional Agency fees required.
• Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver two day (2 day) courses available.
• Gift certificates available.

Contact
Captain John L. Russell 3, Scuba SDI/TDI Instructor 11794, MDEA Instructor Trainer 2098, PADI Master Diver Trainer 40957. Over 20 years teaching instruction, 5000+ logged dives, perfect safety record. ~ info@scubatampa.com ~ Web http://www.scubatampa.com