Private Training
Private Scuba Training in Los Angeles
Learn to Dive on Your Schedule
Looking for private scuba lessons in Los Angeles? Whether you're earning your first scuba certification, refreshing your skills after time away from diving, or advancing your training, our private scuba instruction programs offer the flexibility and personalized attention to help you succeed.
At DiveCenter.com, our experienced instructors customize every training session around your goals, schedule, and learning style. With one-on-one coaching, you'll enjoy a relaxed learning environment, individualized feedback, and the freedom to progress at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Why Choose Private Scuba Instruction?
Private scuba training is ideal for students who want a more personalized experience than a traditional group class.
Many of our private students choose this option because they:
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Have busy work or family schedules
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Prefer one-on-one instruction
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Want additional confidence before diving in the ocean
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Learn best at their own pace
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Are preparing for an upcoming dive vacation
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Haven't been diving in years and want extra guidance
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Are visiting Los Angeles and have limited time
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Want the fastest and most flexible path to certification
With private instruction, your instructor can focus entirely on your progress, spend additional time on skills that need practice, and move efficiently through skills you've already mastered. There is no pressure to keep up with a group and no waiting for other students to finish their exercises.
Benefits of Private Scuba Training
✔ Flexible scheduling around your availability
✔ Personalized one-on-one instruction
✔ Learn at your own pace
✔ Increased comfort and confidence in the water
✔ Faster certification opportunities
✔ Customized lesson plans and skill development
✔ Additional coaching and mentorship
✔ Private dive planning and guided diving options
Whether you're a brand-new diver or an experienced diver seeking advanced training, private scuba instruction provides the most customized path to becoming a safer, more confident diver.
Private Scuba Training Rates
Private instruction is available for all scuba courses, certifications, refreshers, specialties, and guided diving experiences.
Pool & Classroom Training
Private classroom and pool instruction is:
$100 per hour
Training time varies based on the student's experience level, comfort in the water, and course requirements.
Ocean Training Dives
Private ocean instruction is:
$100 per dive
Private Beach Dives
Private beach dives are billed as follows:
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First dive of the day: $200
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Each additional dive on the same day: $100
Beach dives are a great option for certification training, refresher courses, skill development, and divers who want additional practice in a controlled environment.
Private Boat Training & Guided Diving
Want a private instructor or Divemaster on your next boat trip?
Private guided diving and boat-based instruction are available on most scheduled dive charters.
Pricing includes:
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Your boat ticket
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The instructor or Divemaster's boat ticket
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$100 per dive
This option is popular with newly certified divers, underwater photographers, visiting divers, and anyone seeking additional guidance and confidence underwater.
Private Open Water Certification Upgrade
For students who want a fully personalized certification experience, we offer a Private Open Water Certification Upgrade Package.
Private Upgrade Package Includes:
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Up to 6 hours of private classroom and pool training — $600
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Private boat training day (up to 3 dives) — $300
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Private beach training day — $200