Find more detailed info below!

This is where you start to earn your scuba certification! The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course is designed to give you the necessary skills to safely conduct open water dives. This course is the key to start exploring dive destinations around the globe or even in your backyard.

What's included:

• e-learning course
• classroom sessions
• pool dives
• 4 open water dives
• air fills
• rental of the life support gear
  • (bcd, regulator, dive computer, wetsuit, weights, and scuba cylinders)
• Digital Certification Card

What is not included:

• Transportation to and from dive site
• Private 1-on-1 training (contact us for private courses)
• Boat Charter fees (if applicable)

You will need to own or purchase Scuba quality mask, fins, dive boots, and a snorkel for this class. You can shop right here on the website and we even offer students discounted gear packages at the dive shop!

Learn To Scuba Dive!

$598

The $49.99 purchases your e-learning and reserves your spot in the course. The remaining $548 will be due your first day of class.

Please note that the dates can be flexable. The dates below are our normally scheduled sessions. However, if you cannont make the scheudle as listed, sign-up for the weekend you want to get started in the classroom and pool. Then contact us and we can help you schedule the rest. 

How the Class and Diving works!

Classroom and Pool Sessions

After completing your e-learning course you will need to come to the dive shop for a classroom session. During that time we will go over the course, dive gear set-up, and answer any questions you may have. If you need to purchase a gear package we can assist you during that time.

Pool training is normally held on Sunday afternoons at a local facility in the midlands area.

There are also other days and times available for pool training.

Open Water Dives:

After sucessfull completion of the pool session, students must successfully complete at least 4 open water dives to receive certification. Dives are normally held at Lake Murray or Lake Jocassee during the warmer months. When the water gets cold we will dive at Lake Keowee or the Flordia Springs (additional fees may be associated).

We suggest everyone to do boat dives at Lake Jocassee or Lake Keowee to get the most out of your training experience. However, shore dives are included with the cost of the course at Lake Murray. If you opt for a boat dive, it is additional $75 per day for open water students.

Course Details

Course prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18, 10-17 with parental consent
• You must be able to swim.

What you can expect to learn:
The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course will cover all of the necessary skills and knowledge for open water scuba diving!

When you are a Certified Diver you can:
Conduct open water dives to a maximum depth of 60ft worldwide with a dive buddy! Certified divers can continue their dive education by enrolling in the Advanced Diver course and other Specialty courses. You will rent Scuba gear, obtain air fills, and go on dive trips and dive boat charters.

Private Courses:
If these dates do not work for you, no problem! We can set-up courses that will fit your schedule. There are fees associated with private training. For more info just contact us!