PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Beginner Open Water Full Certification Course
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We offer private classes for individuals or small groups who can't, or don't wish to, join our regularly scheduled group training sessions. We will work with you to find pool and open water training dates that fit your schedule, and there will be an instructor dedicated just to you.
Our PADI Open Water Diver Course is the entry level program through which most people begin the adventure of diving. The course begins with Home Study program. You should plan to spend 15 to 20 hours on the home studies. Upon completion of the home studies you will be ready to participate in the swimming pool practice where you will learn about the skills and equipment necessary for safe, enjoyable diving. The pool facility is located at the Dive Center on Westlake Ave. N., on Lake Union. Swimming ability? If you cannot swim, please do not register for this program. You must be able to swim to participate in this SCUBA Course. At the pool training you will be asked to swim 300 yards without stopping, or swimming on your back, and you must be able to tread water, or float for 10 minutes without stopping or holding onto the side of the pool or another diver. If you cannot complete these requirements you will not be able to move on to the next portion of the training. Once you have practiced your swimming you will be required to re-do the pool training and there will be a reschedule charge of $195. Please do not waste your time and money on this program if you cannot complete the swim evaluation noted above. Our friends at Safe and Sound Swimming can assist you in polishing up your swimming ability prior to the SCUBA course. If you are unsure of your ability, contact Safe and Sound and make an appointment to go in for a swim assessment. Once you are sure you can pass the swim evaluation we welcome you to join us. Once the pool training is completed you will progress to two days of diving and academic review. We can schedule these for you on weekends or weekdays, as long as there is daylight out! Upon successful completion of these training dives you will become certified as a a PADI Open Water Diver. Semi-Private Open Water Full Certification CourseUnable to get a weekend free to devote to the class? Just want more personalized attention? In this semi-private program you will join one of our regularly scheduled group pool sessions and then we will schedule the two days of private open water training at your convenience. In this program you will get individualized attention through the critical Open Water dive portion of the course.
This is an extremely popular option for those on a busy schedule or who want more personalize attention, without the cost of a full private course. |
Private Full Certification Classes
One Person Private Class Tuition: $1295 Two Person Private Class Tuition: $1165.50/person Three Person Private Class Tuition: $1036/person Four (or more) Person Private Class Tuition: $906.50/person Each diver also needs the Elearning Program: $175 ($192.68 with tax) ($190 plus tax if purchased directly from PADI save $15) INCLUDES FREE USAGE OF RENTAL GEAR (this includes: Mask, Snorkel, Fins, SCUBA & Wetsuits) Semi-Private Full Certification Classes
One Person Semi-Private Class Tuition: $855 Two Person Semi-Private Class Tuition: $769.50/person Three Person Semi-Private Class Tuition: $684/person Four (or more) Person Semi-Private Class Tuition: $598.50/person Each diver also needs the Elearning Program: $175 ($192.68 with tax) ($190 plus tax if purchased directly from PADI save $15) INCLUDES FREE USAGE OF RENTAL GEAR (this includes: Mask, Snorkel, Fins, SCUBA & Wetsuits) |
Private Tropical Referral Certification Course
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Through our Tropical Resort Certification Program you don't have to spend your valuable vacation time sitting in a classroom. Begin your dive training with our Home Study program, in your free time, in your own home. You should plan to spend 15 to 20 hours on the home studies. Once that is completed you will join us for an evening in the pool for an introduction to the equipment.
Swimming ability? If you cannot swim, please do not register for this program. You must be able to swim to participate in this SCUBA Course. At the pool training you will be asked to swim 300 yards without stopping, or swimming on your back, and you must be able to tread water, or float for 10 minutes without stopping or holding onto the side of the pool or another diver. If you cannot complete these requirements you will not be able to move on to the next portion of the training. Once you have practiced your swimming you will be required to re-do the pool training and there will be a reschedule charge of $195. Please do not waste your time and money on this program if you cannot complete the swim evaluation noted above. Our friends at Safe and Sound Swimming can assist you in polishing up your swimming ability prior to the SCUBA course. If you are unsure of your ability, contact Safe and Sound and make an appointment to go in for a swim assessment. Once you are sure you can pass the swim evaluation we welcome you to join us. The pool training will be followed by a second evening of Academic Review of the home studies. Once that is done, you will then be ready to complete the ocean training. You can now choose any PADI Resort in the world to finish the program. With thousands of Resorts to choose from worldwide, you can pick the destination of your dreams at which to go diving. You can find a full listing of PADI facilities at which you can complete the studies at www.PADI.com Fees for the ocean training dives will vary widely and will be levied by the resort at which you choose to do the training. We can supply you with a list of PADI training facilities in the destination of your choice. You will be responsible for making arrangements for your training dives and for all fees incurred in said training. Getting started in diving has never been this easy, and now with our giant selection of PADI resort facilities at which you can complete the diving, it has never been this fun. |
Private Referral Classes
One Person Private Referral Class Tuition: $895 Two Person Private Referral Class Tuition: $805.50/person Three Person Private Referral Class Tuition: $716/person Four (or more) Person Private Referral Class Tuition: $626.50/person Each diver also needs the Elearning Program: $175 ($192.68 with tax) ($190 plus tax if purchased directly from PADI save $15) INCLUDES FREE USAGE OF RENTAL GEAR (this includes: Mask, Snorkel, Fins, SCUBA & Wetsuits) |