EL MAR DIVING CENTER

SCUBA Training

SCUBA Diver Training at El Mar Diving Center
SCUBA Diver Training
Become A SCUBA Diver©
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Become A SCUBA Diver

OWD

Welcome to Your New Adventure! Becoming a SCUBA Diver!

"Exploration, exotic locations, amazing color and beauty... these are just a few of the things you will experience in the spectacular underwater world. Welcome to your new adventure, innerspace. Congratulations! Scuba diving is a wonderful sport for everyone! You can look forward to many memorable diving adventures in the years to come."

Open Water SCUBA Diver Certification, Start Your Adventure!©

Your ticket to the underwater world, The Open Water Diver Certification. Beginning with Your Student Materials, Your SCUBA Instructors Experience, Your Pool Training Sessions and Your Certifications Dives, You will learn everything You need to know to Start your Adventure©, the fun and correct way. The student materials have study guide questions at the end of each section to help you retain your new knowledge, and test your retention. With Our Instructors "Never Let Them Quit" Philosophy during Your pool training sessions, in Our on-site heated pool, you will learn all of the necessary skills and safe diving procedures, so that during Your Certification Dives, You will have become a Safe, Comfortable, and Confident SCUBA Diver.

Prerequisites

  • Minimum Age, 18
  • Completed Medical Statement w/ Doctors(MD) Signature if required
  • Students must be comfortable in the water and able to swim 200 yards and float for 10 min.
  • Students must create a DiveSSI profile
  • Students must complete the digital academic materials before the 1st night of class
  • Children 10 Thru 14 years old can take the Junior SCUBA Diver Course
  • Children 15 Thru 17 years old, Please Contact Tonia, (480) 833-2971

What El Mar Diving Center provides:

  • Classroom Training*
  • Pool Training*
  • Lake Certification Dives*
  • Student Digital Materials
  • Instructor Fee
  • Open Water Diver Certification Card
  • Total Diving System for Pool Training & Certification Dives
    (Tank, Weights, Buoyancy System, Air Delivery System & Information System)
*with a Max of 6 Students per class and Our "Never Let Them Quit" Philosophy / Guarantee

Required Equipment

**We offer a "Student Personal SCUBA Snorkeling Equipment Package" that includes the following items when you sign up for Your Open Water Course online for $295.99+tax, with a retail value of $422.85.**

  • Personal Equipment*
    (*Students receive a 10% Discount on Equipment(excluding sale/package items))
    • SCUBA Mask
    • SCUBA Fins
    • SCUBA Snorkel
    • SCUBA Boots
    • Mesh Bag
    • Safety Tube
    • Whistle
    • Mask Defog
    • Mask Scrub
    • Smart Phone w/ DiveSSI app DiveSSI Android App
    • Smart Phone w/ DiveSSI app DiveSSI Apple App

    Recommended Equipment

    • Total Diving System (Air Delivery System, Buoyancy System, & Information System)
    • Exposure System
    • Reef Saver Kit
    • Divers Gear Bag
    • Divers Save-A-Dive Kit
    • Underwater Slate

    El Mar Diving Center On Site Heated Pool

    Open Water Training Dates

    2023/2024 Group Classes, One Week Class/Pool

    "Our One Week course starts with classroom Monday, Tuesday & Friday, with pool training on Saturday & Sunday. After the Class & Pool Training, you will continue to an open water destination, to complete Your certification."

    Course Fee: $499.00

    Class
    6pm-10pm
    Class
    6pm-10pm
    Class/Pool
    6pm-10pm
    Pool
    8am-5pm
    Pool
    8am-5pm
     
    Mon, Oct 7th Tue, Oct 8th Fri, Oct 11th Sat, Oct 12th Sun, Oct 13th, 2024 OWD, 1 Week
    Mon, Nov 4th Tue, Nov 5th Fri, Nov 8th Sat, Nov 9th Sun, Nov 10th, 2024 OWD, 1 Week
    Mon, Dec 9th Tue, Dec 10th Fri, Dec 13th Sat, Dec 14th Sun, Dec 15th, 2024 OWD, 1 Week

    Class Dates Class Times
    Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Sat, Oct 12th, 2024 8am - 5pm
    Sun, Oct 13th, 2024 8pm - 5pm
    OWD, 1 Week
    Class Dates Class Times
    Mon, Nov 4th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Sat, Nov 9th, 2024 8am - 5pm
    Sun, Nov 10th, 2024 8pm - 5pm
    OWD, 1 Week
    Class Dates Class Times
    Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Tue, Dec 10th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Sat, Dec 14th, 2024 8am - 5pm
    Sun, Dec 15th, 2024 8pm - 5pm
    OWD, 1 Week

    2024 Group Classes, Two Week Class/Pool

    "Our Two Week course Class meets on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, for 2 consecutive weeks. After the Class & Pool Training, you will continue to an open water destination, to complete Your certification."

    Course Fee: $499.00

    Class
    6pm-10pm
    Pool
    6pm-10pm
    Class
    6pm-10pm
    Pool
    6pm-10pm
    Class
    6pm-10pm
    Pool
    6pm-10pm
     
    Mon, Oct 7th Tue, Oct 8th Wed, Oct 9th Mon, Oct 14th Tue, Oct 15th Wed, Oct 16th OWD, 2 Week
    Mon, Nov 4th Tue, Nov 5th Wed, Nov 6th Mon, Nov 11th Tue, Nov 12th Wed, Nov 13th OWD, 2 Week

    Class Dates Class Times
    Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    OWD, 2 Week
    Class Dates Class Times
    Mon, Nov 4th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Mon, Nov 11th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Tue, Nov 12th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 6pm - 10pm
    OWD, 2 Week

    Group Open Water Certification Weekends

    Lake
    7am-2pm
    Lake
    7am-2pm
    Sat, Oct 26th, 2024 Sun, Oct 27th, 2024

    Lake Dates Lake Times
    Sat, Oct 26th, 2024 7am - 2pm
    Sun, Oct 27th, 2024 7am - 2pm

    Private Training, Class/Pool

    "Private SCUBA Classes are available if wish to have "One on One training", or if your schedule doesn't allow you to participate in one of Our group classes."

    Course Fee: $699.00, includes Your Class Training, Pool Training & Referral Fee

    Please contact Tonia, (480)833-2971 to schedule Your Private Class

    Private Local Open Water Certification Dives

    "Private Local Open Water Certification Dives are available if wish to have "One on One training", if your schedule doesn't allow you to participate in one of Our group certification dives or You are coming to us with a referral to finish your certification dives."

    Course Fee: $299.00, Private Local Open Water Certification Dives

    Please contact Tonia, (480)833-2971 to schedule Your Private Class

    Referral Local Open Water Certification Dives

    "Referral Local Open Water Certification Dives are available for Students wishing to complete their SSI SCUBA Certification with El Mar Diving Center"

    Course Fee: $299.00, Referral Local SSI Open Water Certification Dives

    What El Mar Diving Center provides:

    • Lake Certification Dives
    • SCUBA Rental Equipment

    Customer needs to provide:

    • Personal Equipment
      • SCUBA Mask
      • SCUBA Fins
      • SCUBA Snorkel
      • SCUBA Boots
      • Mesh Bag
      • Safety Tube
      • Whistle
      • Underwater Slate
    • Completed Medical Statement w/ Doctors(MD) Signature if required
    • Referral form (Your local SSI Dive Facility will be able to provide this form for you.)

    Please call Tonia, (480) 833-2971 or email tonia@elmar.com, to schedule your referral.

    Lake Dates Lake Times
    Sat, Oct 26th 7am - 2pm
    Sun, Oct 27th 7am - 2pm

    Upgrade Your Certification

    San Carlos Mexico SCUBA Diving

    San Carlos, Mexico!
    Open Water SCUBA Diver Certification Caravan Trips

    "San Carlos Mexico offers the most Amazing Diving situated on the Sea of Cortez, a unique natural wonder, dubbed the "Galapagos of North America" by Jacques Cousteau. Offering something for everyone, Scuba Diver or not. There are many optional activities for your non-diving buddy, Including: Kayaking, Snorkeling, hiking, shopping, mountain bike riding, horse back riding and golfing, Making this a Great location for Completing Your Adventure!©"

    $299.00 additional per person, dbl occ.
    Transportation NOT Included

    Additional Fee Includes:

    • 3 Nights Lodging @ Sawari
    • 1 Day of 3 Tank Boat Diving
    • 1 Day of 2 Tank Boat Diving
    • Snacks & Water on Boat
    • Taxes
    • Rental Total Diving System
      (Tank, Weights, Buoyancy System, Air Delivery System, Information System, & Exposure Suit)

    Trip Dates

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    SCUBA Specialties at El Mar Diving Center
    Specialty SCUBA Training
    Specialty SCUBA Training
    Snorkel Diver Training at El Mar Diving Center
    Snorkel Diver Training
    Snorkel Diver Training
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    Snorkel Diver Training

    snorkel diver training

    The SSI Snorkeling program may be your first step in becoming a Freediver or even a SCUBA diver. Most people enjoy it so much that they enroll in a SCUBA training or BASIC Freediver program afterwards.

    What El Mar Diving Center provides

    • Classroom Training
    • Pool Training
    • Digital Materials
    • Instructor Fee
    • Digital Certification Card

    Prerequisites

    Required Equipment

    • Snorkeling System

    Class Dates

    Course Fee: $149.00

    Contact El Mar Diving Center, (480) 833-2971 to Schedule

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    SCUBA Pool Refresher at El Mar Diving Center
    SCUBA Pool Refresher
    Get Ready for Your Adventure
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    SCUBA Pool Refresher

    scuba pool refresher

    Are you a certified diver, but haven't been in the water in the last year? Are you looking to refresh your dive skills? Have you purchased new Diving Equipment and "want to check it" out before going on that dive trip, then the SCUBA Pool Refresher is for You.
    During the SCUBA Pool Refresher, Two of El Mar Diving Centers Professional Staff will have you complete a skill review, including 21 fundamental skills, giving you a refresher on the skills that you first learned in your Open Water training, helping you get comfortable once again and help you with any issues you may have.

    SCUBA Pool Refresher

    Prerequisites

    • Minimum Age, 15
    • Snorkeling System*
    • Total Diving System*
    • Logbook(Digital or Paper)

    Includes

    • 2.5 Hours Pool Time
    • Tanks, Weights, Weightbelt

    NOT Included

    • Snorkel System(Mask, Fins, Snorkel & Boots)
    • Total Diving System(Regulator, Alternate, BCD & Instruments)*
    • *Snorkel System available for rent, $5 and Total Diving System available for rent, $10

    We recommend you bring all your SCUBA equipment

    Group Pool Refresher Dates

    Course Fee: $99.00

    Class Date Class Time Sign Up
    Sat, Oct 5th 9am - 11:30pm Group Pool Refresher
    Wed, Oct 16th 5pm - 7:30pm Group Pool Refresher
    Sat, Nov 2nd 9am - 11:30pm Group Pool Refresher
    Sat, Dec 7th 9am - 11:30pm Group Pool Refresher

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    Try SCUBA Diving at El Mar Diving Center
    Try SCUBA Diving
    Try SCUBA Diving
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    Try SCUBA Diving

    try scuba diving

    Our Try SCUBA, lets you experience the thrill of SCUBA Diving in the comfort of Our heated pool, you will learn some basic SCUBA concepts and skills, find out how fun and easy SCUBA Diving is, discover the excitement, adventure, freedom and serenity that only SCUBA Diving can provide you. Experience the wonderful underwater world.

    Prerequisites

    • Minimum Age, 12
    • Swimsuit and Towel
    • Completed Medical Statement w/ Doctors(MD) Signature if required

    Course Fee: $99.00

    Class Date Class Time Sign Up
    Contact El Mar to schedule Your class, (480) 833-2971

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