Our Private Scuba Course gives you the best of both worlds—flexibility and focus—with personalized lessons that lead to the Open Water Diver certification, the most popular scuba certification worldwide. When you begin your training with us, you’re not just picking up a new skill set—you’re stepping into an entirely new world: the underwater world! With one-on-one instruction, you’ll learn at your own pace in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each session is designed to build your confidence as we gradually introduce new skills, making sure you feel comfortable every step of the way. By the end, you’ll be able to navigate the ocean with safety, confidence, and a whole lot of excitement, ready to explore the adventures that await beneath the surface.
By the end of your course, you won’t just be a new diver—you’ll be a confident, well-rounded one! Along with mastering the fundamentals, you’ll understand proper dive etiquette, safety protocols, and be ready to unlock all the thrilling adventures scuba diving brings. The best part? You’ll likely find yourself grinning from ear to ear, because that’s exactly what scuba diving does—it leaves you exhilarated, inspired, and eager for your next underwater adventure!
Private scuba lessons are the ultimate way to learn—fun, easy, and completely tailored to you. Whether you prefer the luxury of training in your own home or the convenience of our facilities, the choice is yours. Looking for something even more exclusive? We offer private island charters and personalized ocean dives for a truly unforgettable experience. With one-on-one instruction, you’ll learn at your own pace while building confidence and comfort in the water. Our promise is to deliver the most adventurous, educational, and enjoyable scuba experience possible. Beyond mastering dive skills, we’ll focus on buoyancy control, fish identification, and ocean stewardship—so you don’t just become a certified diver, you become a knowledgeable and respectful explorer of the underwater world.
Our private courses are designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule! Once you purchase the class, we’ll connect you directly with an instructor to coordinate the best times for your training. In the meantime, you can get a head start by beginning your online coursework right away. Simply sign up, and after we verify your account over the phone, we’ll send you your personal learning code so you can dive into the materials at your own pace.
What's Included in the Course:
- Open Water Diver online eLearning course code (SDI eLearning code is included in tuition, PADI is an additional $95).
- Lifetime Open Water Diver certification.
- Island boat diving trip to Catalina Island or Anacapa Island
- All scuba equipment rentals for the course duration.
- All required sections of entire course.... all inclusive.
- $500 Voucher towards purchase of your own personal scuba system.
Prerequisites:
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- Basic swim skills
- 12yrs and older
What's not Included:
- Parking lot fees (harbor parking lot).
- Food (pack food, water, swimsuit, towel and sunblock).
- Rides to locations.
- Personal gear (ask for your student discounts).
About the $500 Voucher:
Learning to scuba dive in your own personal dive equipment takes your training to the next level—and we make it easy by giving you a $500 voucher toward the purchase of your complete scuba system. Instead of fumbling with basic rental gear, you’ll get to know the exact equipment you’ll be diving with for years to come. That means you’ll master the learning curve faster, feel more comfortable in the water, and build confidence with every dive. Plus, let’s be honest—diving in your own gear isn’t just smarter, it looks cooler too (haha). Clean, well-fitted, and tailored to you, your gear becomes part of your diving identity, helping you dive safer, smoother, and in style. List of Items: BCD, Regulators, Dive Computer, Pressure Transmitter, Back-up SPG, Wetsuit, Gloves, Boots, Fins, Mask & Travel Gear Bag.
Why Choose Us?
- Year-Round Courses: We offer courses every weekend all year long, with flexible scheduling options. It's great diving all-year around in Southern California.
- Choice of Certification Agency is all yours: We offer both PADI and SDI certifications from beginner through Instructor level. With transparent price differences which reflect cost differences of study materials. Learn More about the Difference between Training Agencies
- Quality Instruction: Our instructors are top-rated and hand picked. We pour lots of love into our courses.
- Active Diving Community: Join a thriving diving community and enjoy the camaraderie of diver events, parties and annual local excursions.
- 22 Years in Business: We have a great reputation with extensive experience in teaching scuba diving.
- Fun & Friendly Crew: Our instructors, divemasters, crew, life-guards and boat captains are all friendly and fun, and committed to making your experience memorable.
- No Hidden Costs, We won’t surprise you with hidden fees like our competition does.
- We'll teach you REAL LIFE diving right-off the start. You'll be taught how to boat dive with proper etiquette so you're a travel-ready underwater explorer.
- We're a REAL Dive School: We're not a random website that offers seasonal lessons. We teach all-year-around and we're an established business with 32 instructors, 8 captains, 12 life-guards and 10 in-store sales crew.
- We're not out to make a quick buck and sell you junk. We're authorized dealers for all brands and known for beating any competitors prices.
Are you ready to dive in? Sign up for your Private Open Water Diver certification today and start your journey into the amazing world of scuba diving!
