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 digital materials will teach you the academic part of the course at your own pace, continuing into the pool training sessions, at 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. DiveSSI app DiveSSI Android App / DiveSSI Apple App
  • 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

Required Personal Equipment

"Students receive a 10% Discount on Equipment(excluding sale/package items)
OR
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 $328.90*. Retail value of $469.86*.(*taxes included)"

  • SCUBA Mask
  • SCUBA Fins
  • SCUBA Snorkel
  • SCUBA Boots
  • Mesh Bag
  • Safety Tube
  • Whistle
  • Mask Defog
  • Mask Scrub

Students must also have a Smart Phone w/ DiveSSI app DiveSSI Android 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

2026 Group Classes, Accelerated Class/Pool

"Our Accelerated course starts with Thursday classroom, and pool training on Saturday & Sunday. After the Class & Pool Training, you will continue to the lake*, to complete Your certification." (*Upgrade your certification to San Carlos Mexico for $299.00, See dates below.)

"We recommend that only strong swimmers/active persons take the Accelerated courses."

“All scheduled class/pool dates must be attended; failure to attend any session will result in a missed training fee of $100.”

Course Fee: $549.00

Class
6pm-10pm
Pool
8am-5pm
Pool
8am-5pm
Lake Certification
7am-1pm
Lake Certification
7am-1pm
 
Thu, Apr 9th, 2026 Sat, Apr 11th Sun, Apr 12th Sat, Apr 25th Sun, Apr 26th, 2026 OWD, Accelerated
Thu, May 28th, 2026 Sat, May 30th Sun, May 31st Sat, Jun 27th Sun, Jun 28th, 2026 OWD, Accelerated
Thu, Jun 11th, 2026 Sat, Jun 13th Sun, Jun 14th Sat, Jun 27th Sun, Jun 28th, 2026 OWD, Accelerated
Thu, Jul 16th, 2026 Sat, Jul 18th Sun, Jul 19th Sat, Jul 25th Sun, Jul 26th, 2026 OWD, Accelerated
Thu, Aug 13th, 2026 Sat, Aug 15th Sun, Aug 16th Sat, Aug 29th Sun, Aug 30th, 2026 OWD, Accelerated
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 Sat, Sep 12th Sun, Sep 13th Sat, Sep 26th Sun, Sep 27th, 2026 OWD, Accelerated
Thu, Oct 8th, 2026 Sat, Oct 10th Sun, Oct 11th Sat, Oct 24th Sun, Oct 25th, 2026 OWD, Accelerated
Thu, Nov 12th, 2026 Sat, Nov 14th Sun, Nov 15th Sat, Nov 21st Sun, Nov 22nd, 2026 OWD, Accelerated
Thu, Dec 10th, 2026 Sat, Dec 12th Sun, Dec 13th OWD, Accelerated

Class Dates Class Location Class Times
Thu, Apr 9th, 2026 Class 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Apr 11th, 2026 Pool 8am - 5pm
Sun, Apr 12th, 2026 Pool 8am - 5pm
Sat, Apr 25th, 2026 Lake 7am - 1pm
Sun, Apr 26th, 2026 Lake 7am - 1pm
OWD, Accelerated
Class Dates Class Location Class Times
Thu, May 28th, 2026 Class 6pm - 10pm
Sat, May 30th, 2026 Pool 8am - 5pm
Sun, May 31st, 2026 Pool 8am - 5pm
Sat, Jun 27th, 2026 Lake 7am - 1pm
Sun, Jun 28th, 2026 Lake 7am - 1pm
OWD, Accelerated
Class Dates Class Location Class Times
Thu, Jun 11th, 2026 Class 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Jun 13th, 2026 Pool 8am - 5pm
Sun, Jun 14th, 2026 Pool 8am - 5pm
Sat, Jun 27th, 2026 Lake 7am - 1pm
Sun, Jun 28th, 2026 Lake 7am - 1pm
OWD, Accelerated
Class Dates Class Location Class Times
Thu, Jul 16th, 2026 Class 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Jul 18th, 2026 Pool 8am - 5pm
Sun, Jul 19th, 2026 Pool 8am - 5pm
Sat, Jul 25th, 2026 Lake 7am - 1pm
Sun, Jul 26th, 2026 Lake 7am - 1pm
OWD, Accelerated

2026 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 the lake*, to complete Your certification." (*Upgrade your certification to San Carlos Mexico for $299.00, See dates below.)

“All scheduled class/pool dates must be attended; failure to attend any session will result in a missed training fee of $100.”

Course Fee: $549.00

Class
6pm-10pm
Pool
6pm-10pm
Class
6pm-10pm
Pool
6pm-10pm
Class
6pm-10pm
Pool
6pm-10pm
 
Mon, Apr 27th Tue, Apr 28th Wed, Apr 29th Mon, May 4th Tue, May 5th Wed, May 6th OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Jun 8th Tue, Jun 9th Wed, Jun 10th Mon, Jun 15th Tue, Jun 16th Wed, Jun 17th OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Jul 13th Tue, Jul 14th Wed, Jul 15th Mon, Jul 20th Tue, Jul 21st Wed, Jul 22nd OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Aug 3rd Tue, Aug 4th Wed, Aug 5th Mon, Aug 10th Tue, Aug 11th Wed, Aug 12th OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Sep 14th Tue, Sep 15th Wed, Sep 16th Mon, Sep 21st Tue, Sep 22nd Wed, Sep 23rd OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Oct 12th Tue, Oct 13th Wed, Oct 14th Mon, Oct 19th Tue, Oct 20th Wed, Oct 21st OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Nov 9th Tue, Nov 10th Wed, Nov 11th Mon, Nov 16th Tue, Nov 17th Wed, Nov 18th OWD, 2 Week

Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Apr 27th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Apr 28th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Apr 29th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Mon, May 4th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Tue, May 5th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Wed, May 6th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Jun 8th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Jun 9th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Jun 10th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Jun 15th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Jun 16th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Jun 17th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Jul 13th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Jul 14th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Jul 15th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Jul 20th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Jul 21st, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Jul 22nd, 2026 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Aug 3rd, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Aug 4th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Aug 5th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Aug 10th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Aug 11th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Aug 12th, 2026 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week

Group Open Water Certification Weekends

Lake
7am-1pm
Lake
7am-1pm
Sat, Apr 25th, 2026 Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
Sat, May 16th, 2026 Sun, May 17th, 2026
Sat, Jun 27th, 2026 Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
Sat, Jul 25th, 2026 Sun, Jul 26th, 2026
Sat, Aug 29th, 2026 Sun, Aug 30th, 2026
Sat, Sep 26th, 2026 Sun, Sep 27th, 2026
Sat, Oct 24th, 2026 Sun, Oct 25th, 2026
Sat, Nov 21st, 2026 Sun, Nov 22nd, 2026

Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Apr 25th, 2026 7am - 1pm
Sun, Apr 26th, 2026 7am - 1pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, May 16th, 2026 7am - 1pm
Sun, May 17th, 2026 7am - 1pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Jun 27th, 2026 7am - 1pm
Sun, Jun 28th, 2026 7am - 1pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Jul 25th, 2026 7am - 1pm
Sun, Jul 26th, 2026 7am - 1pm

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.

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
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)
  • Completed Medical Statement is required for participants age 45 or older. A doctor’s (MD) signature may be required if indicated.

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, $10 and Total Diving System available for rent, $20

We recommend you bring all your SCUBA equipment

Group Pool Refresher Dates

Course Fee: $99.00

Class Date Class Time Sign Up
Saturday, April 4th 9am - 11:30am Group Pool Refresher
Saturday, May 2nd 9am - 11:30am Group Pool Refresher
Saturday, June 6th 9am - 11:30am Group Pool Refresher

Class Date Class Time
Saturday, Apr 4th 9am - 11:30am
Group Pool Refresher
Saturday, May 2nd 9am - 11:30am
Group Pool Refresher
Saturday, Jun 6th 9am - 11:30am
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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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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