Ready to become a certified diver? This beginner-level course is your gateway to scuba diving adventures around the world.
The PADI Open Water Diver certification is internationally recognized and lasts a lifetime.
We offer two options for completing your ocean dives—either by private boat or via ferry to Catalina Island. Both options include the same personalized, private instruction to maximize safety, comfort, and fun.
Time Commitment Overview
- PADI eLearning: 5-8 hours
Complete online at your own pace.
- Private Pool Session: 3 hours
Training is available at your home pool if requested.
- Four Ocean Dives: Two days (8am-5pm)
Option 1: Private Boat to Catalina Island
$1,950 per person
Includes:
- PADI eLearning course
- All scuba gear
- Private pool session
- Four ocean dives from a private boat
- Food and drinks each day
- Lifetime PADI Open Water digital certification card
Option 2: Ferry to Dive Casino Point, Catalina Island
$1,450 per person
Includes:
- PADI eLearning course
- All scuba gear
- Private pool session
- Round-trip Catalina Express ferry tickets
- Four ocean dives at Casino Dive Park
- Food and drinks each day
- Lifetime PADI Open Water digital certification card
We schedule training around your availability and pace.
Take your skills deeper and expand your diving experience with the PADI Advanced Open Water certification. It allows you to dive deeper—up to 100ft—and try specialized types of diving like night dives, wrecks, navigation, and peak performance buoyancy. This certification helps build confidence, improves your abilities, and gives you more freedom to explore unique dive sites around the world. Plus, it's a fun and flexible course that lets you learn through real adventure dives.
Time Commitment Overview
- PADI eLearning: 5-8 hours
Complete online at your own pace.
- Pool Session: 2 hours
Training is available at your home pool if requested.
- Five Ocean Dives: Two days (8am-5pm)
Option 1: Private Boat to Catalina Island and Palos Verdes Reef
$2,200 per person
Includes:
- PADI eLearning course
- All scuba gear
- Private pool session
- Five ocean dives from a private boat, one day to Catalina Island and one day to Palos Verdes Reef
- Food and drinks each day
- Lifetime PADI Advanced Open Water digital certification card
Option 2: Ferry to Dive Casino Point, Catalina Island
$1,450 per person
Includes:
- PADI eLearning course
- All scuba gear
- Private pool session
- Round-trip Catalina Express ferry tickets
- Five ocean dives at Casino Dive Park
- Food and drinks each day
- Lifetime PADI Advanced Open Water digital certification card
Not quite ready to commit to the full PADI Open Water Diver course? This one-hour introductory experience is the perfect way to dip your toes in—literally! You'll get one-on-one time with an instructor to try scuba diving for the first time. While this isn’t a certification course, it’s a chance to feel what it’s like to breathe underwater, experience weightlessness, and ask any questions you might have.
Includes a 90-minute private pool session and all scuba gear.
$150 per person
If you decide to get your Open Water certification, we’ll credit this payment towards your course.
Your PADI certification never expires—but skills can get a little rusty if you haven’t been diving in a while.
This private refresher session is a great way to brush up on the basics and rebuild your confidence before your next dive trip. You'll review essential safety skills, get comfortable with your gear again, and spend time underwater with an instructor by your side.
Includes a 90-minute private pool session and all scuba gear.
$125 per person
Perfect for certified divers who want to refresh their skills and feel fully prepared for their next underwater adventure.