This is our entry level program designed to develop a competent recreational diver. The program is comprised of three parts; (1) knowledge development, (2) skill development in the pool, and (3) open water dives where you put it all together.

Knowledge Development - You can begin the academic portion right now - Online!   The online course and materials cost is $195 payable directly to PADI when you register.  So don't wait - Register now and begin!

If online training is not your thing, you can register at the shop and pay your academic tuition at that time.  We will provide you with a text and optional DVD to assist in your knowledge development.  We will help you with face-to-face reviews and administering of the needed quizzes.

Skills Development - Under the careful tutelage of our highly trained staff, you will learn .in the pool all the skills needed by new open water divers. The cost of the program is $350 to include all course instruction, pool fees and rental scuba gear. Students should provide their own personal gear; mask, snorkel, booties and fins.

We have regularly schedule skills development program on both the first and second weekend of each month.  We meet on Friday evening at 6pm for orientation and the pools session are on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Open Water Dives -  Open water dives done locally run $287 plus quarry fees (usually $58).  We can complete those dives on one of our many Caribbean get-a-ways and the fee will include rental gear for the whole trip.  We can alternatively provide you a referral package and even help you make diving arrangements anywhere in the world.

Recruit a buddy to take the class with you. It's always best to have a buddy! 

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1754 Timberwood Blvd
 Charlottesville, VA  22911
 434-964-9200