You always wanted to try it, but never had the time or were unsure about a full certification course?
When you participate in a Discover Scuba Diving program with Ocean Adventures, you will discover excitement, adventure, freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the "weightless" exhilaration of breathing underwater. Only a diver knows that feeling!
What do I need to start?
- Minimum age: 10
- Signed Medical Certification Statement (download here)
What will I do?
You will start your experience at Ocean Adventures with your equipment fitting. You will then be briefed on basic safety precautions.
The Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a PADI Professional in a pool or pool-like conditions first. During your adventure, you'll master some basic concepts and scuba skills and might even head off to experience an open water adventure.
During our journey to the beautiful island of Catalina you will learn about the different types of the marine life that you may encounter when we take our dive at California’s famous Casino Point. Your instructor will guide you through the practice of a few simple skills, and then accompany you on an amazing journey. As you enter the beautiful kelp forests, you will see the State of California marine fish the Garibaldi. You could encounter many other creatures such as bat rays, horn sharks, Pacific lobster and much, much more.
Pool Experience Only: Includes all equipment and an instructor supervised dive in the pool. $149
Catalina Ocean Dive Option: Includes all equipment, transportation, and 3 instructor supervised dives at Catalina Park. $499
How long will it take?
Just the pool experience will take about half a day; if you are going to the Ocean as well, reserve a full day!
What will I need?
A sense of adventure and your bathing suit / board short.
Where can I go from here?
As soon as you Discover Scuba Diving, you're on your way to an internationally recognized certification. That's because you may learn skills used in the PADI Open Water Diver course during your Discover Scuba Diving adventure. If you and your instructor elect to practice these skills, they may be credited toward the PADI Open Water Diver certifications.
Read about the PADI Open Water Diver Course here
To sign up or with questions, please call Ocean Adventures at 310-578-9391. Our instructors will be happy to clarify any queries you have. Thank you for choosing Ocean Adventures!