National Geographic Diver

As a National Geographic Diver, you join an elite group of explorers, adventurers and conservationists. The insight and training you gain during this program will broaden your awareness and take your diving skills to a new level. You'll learn to observe and explore like an underwater scientist.

Click to view the Diver Intro Program video.
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Your experience begins with the PADI Open Water Diver program, enhanced with adventures unique to the National Geographic Diver program. You will learn to explore with detail, identify important underwater features and navigate with certainty. You will have the diving knowledge and practice to maneuver with poise along the reef ’s ecosystems.

Whether you’re new to scuba diving, or an experienced diver, the National Geographic Diver program will give you new tools to understand and safely explore the underwater world.

Your adventure begins with the National Geographic Diver certification, where you’ll gain the knowledge and practical experience to live the diving life.

• You’ll learn basic dive skills and safety information through the PADI Open Water Diver course.
• You’ll be introduced to worldwide dive environments and opportunities by interacting with the National Geographic Diver Almanac and DVD.
• You’ll learn to fine-tune your buoyancy to hover easily and maneuver carefully through delicate aquatic habitats.
• You’ll learn how to observe your surroundings in order to get the best experience from each dive. You’ll gain practical experience by gathering information and collecting images to create a visual representation of a dive site, detailing what you’ve discovered through your observations.
• You’ll improve your navigation skills and ability to find your way around underwater by using a compass as well as natural references.
• You’ll be introduced to a multitude of aquatic species and be able to identify local plants and animals.

Click to view the testimonial of National Geographic diver, Eva Moore.
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How long will it take?

• Classroom; 4 Hours
• Open Water Training: One dive

What is Included?

• PADI National Geographic Manual
• PADI National Geographic DVD
• PADI National Geographic Leatherette Binder

What Does the Course Cost?

• $149.00 per person

When is the Next Class?

• see the Events Calendar or call 480-833-2971

To start your National Geographic adventure, stop by El Mar Diving Center.

El Mar Diving Center
2245 West Broadway
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Phone (480) 833-2971
Fax (480) 898-0194
elmar@elmar.com

Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Closed Sundays

For questions regarding scuba instruction, diving activities,
scuba diving equipment, equipment repair, gear rental, etc.
E-mail to: elmar@elmar.com
For Travel related questions E-mail: tierramar@elmar.com