Learning to Scuba Dive on Catalina Island
Unlike many programs that begin and end in a swimming pool, all of our dive classes on Catalina give you real ocean experience in the clear, protected waters of the Island. Our Instructors are highly qualified, enthusiastic, and can be depended upon to maintain your safety and develop your diving skills to their full potential. Designed for water people who want to complete their class quickly, the two-day open water class requires a commitment from physically fit individuals with experience snorkeling and spending time in the water.
We make every Catalina scuba dive a safe, fun and enjoyable experience. Let us help you plan and achieve your diving goals. All dives will be done from shore unless you choose to upgrade by reserving a space on the Scuba Cat dive boat.
As a PADI Diver, you will carry the most respected and sought after scuba credentials in the world. No matter where you choose to dive, your PADI certification card will be recognized and accepted.
Option One
PADI E-learning
Cost: $695 (private class $875)
Time Required: 2-3 days
(This is a performance-based program. Additional remedial time may be required to demonstrate proficiency.)
Prerequisites:
Register online with the PADI E-learning program
Call us to schedule the in-water training
Complete all coursework online prior to arrival
Course Includes:
Review of online coursework and quiz
Approximately two days of waterwork that include five confined water dives and four open water dives
Option Three
Referral Program
Start your diving education at your local dive shop. Then finish up at Catalina Divers Supply in our wonderful marine environment.
(This is a performance-based program. Additional remedial time may be required to demonstrate proficiency.)
Confined water review and assessment ($125) required for all agencies other than PADI.
Final exam and review ($75) required for agencies other than PADI.
Open water training dives (four required for completion) must be scheduled over two days per PADI standards.
Cost: $120 for the first training dive; $100 for each of the additional three dives. (private: $20 per dive)
Students rent gear for this program at a 50% discount. (All other student discounts also apply.)
Option Two
Certification Course with Instructor Lectures
Cost: $795 (Private: $975)
Time Required: 3 days
(This is a performance-based program. Additional remedial time may be required to demonstrate proficiency.)
Prerequisites
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Read the Open Water Manual and complete all Knowledge Reviews prior to arriving on the island
The planning of this program has some flexibility, and your instructor will discuss training completion options with you.
Class Syllabus Example:
Day One:
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Classroom: Go over Knowledge Reviews, Chapter Quizzes, and Dive Tables
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Waterwork: Confined Water Dives, Open Water Dives
Day Two:
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Classroom: Final Exam
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Waterwork: Confined Water Dives, Open Water Dives
Day Three:
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Waterwork: Confined Water Dives, Open Water Dives
(Total waterwork includes five confined water dives and four open water dives.)
Minimum age - 10 years old
We Provide
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Mask, snorkel, fins, dive boots and gloves
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Buoyancy Compensating Device (BCD)
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Adequate exposure protection (Wetsuit)
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Regulator
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Timing Device
Click below to get started on your open water certification before you even leave home.
