Thinking about getting scuba certified?
Everything you need to know about getting your scuba certification!
All of our scuba certification courses are through the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) an internationally recognized organization that is leading the way people learn to scuba dive. Our course are held right here in Albany, NY and many of them are through the PADI eLearning system.
Academics
The academics portion is now online, giving you the freedom to learn all about scuba diving at your own pace, from the comfort of your home. To experience a sample of the PADI eLearning program you can sign-up for a free introduction to the Open Water Diver course with the form below.
Confined Water
The confined water portion is completed over the course of five pool sessions completed on Thursday evenings. Each pool sessions will be hands on experience of what is learned in the online academics.
Open Water
Open water dives take place in Lake George over the course of a weekend. You will complete four full scuba dives and then be officially certified!
Last thing to know before signing up
Prerequisites
The minimum age for PADI Open Water scuba certification is 10 years old and everyone must be able to swim. We will have you complete swim and float test at the first pool session.
Medical Clearance
Every participant in a scuba certification course is required to fill out a medical statement that screens for conditions that may affect the safety of diving. Any “yes” answer doesn’t mean you cant dive, but we will require approval from your doctor prior to the start of class. You can download the form below.