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MY JOURNEY IN DIVING
Courses for all levels of diving


We offer world-class scuba training for all experience levels — from Open Water certification to advanced technical diving and instructor development. Whether you're seeking specialty certifications, technical expertise, or personalized coaching to elevate your skills, we’re here to turn your underwater dreams into reality.

SDI RECREATIONAL COURSES

SDI's core recreational courses provide a progressive learning path for divers. Open Water Diver introduces foundational skills and safety practices for independent diving. Advanced Adventure Diver expands experience with specialty dives, while Rescue Diver focuses on emergency response, problem-solving, and enhancing diver safety awareness.

SDI OPEN WATER DIVER

SDI Open Water Diver is the foundational course that introduces new divers to essential skills, safety practices, and dive theory for safe and independent underwater exploration. The training includes academic sessions, confined water practice, and open water dives. Upon completion, divers are certified to explore underwater environments up to a recommended depth of 60 feet (18 meters). 

SDI ADVANCED ADVENTURE DIVER

SDI Advanced Adventure Diver training introduces divers to five specialty areas, enhancing their skills and confidence underwater. The course includes adventure dives such as deep, navigation, and night diving, providing a foundation for further specialty certifications.

SDI RESCUE DIVER

The SDI Rescue Diver Course is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills to effectively perform diver rescues and assist and administer the necessary first aid in the event of an emergency. You will learn skills such as how to perform self rescues, buddy rescues, recognize and calm potential panic divers, administer proper first aid to divers that have experienced dive related injuries, conduct effective search patterns and manage accident scenes.

SDI SPECIALTY COURSES

We offer the full range of SDI specialty courses. Our most popular courses include: computer nitrox, dry suit diver,  ice, navigation, solo, sidemount, night limited visibility, advanced buoyancy control. If you are interested in any of these or any other specialty courses, please contact us.

SDI COMPUTER NITROX

SDI Computer Nitrox training teaches divers how to safely plan and execute dives using enriched air nitrox with dive computers. The course covers topics such as oxygen exposure limits, best gas mixes, and proper dive planning. By reducing nitrogen absorption, divers can enjoy longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals when diving within safe limits.

SDI DRY SUIT

SDI Drysuit Training prepares divers to safely and comfortably dive in colder water environments by using a drysuit to stay warm and dry. The course covers proper drysuit selection, buoyancy control techniques, emergency procedures, and maintenance. Divers gain the skills to extend their diving season and explore a wider range of underwater environments.

SDI SIDEMOUNT DIVER

SDI Sidemount Training teaches divers how to safely configure and dive with cylinders mounted at their sides rather than on their backs. This course improves buoyancy control, streamlining, and dive flexibility, making it ideal for extended or confined environment dives.

 


PROFESSIONAL COURSES

SDI DIVEMASTER

SDI Divemaster training develops leadership skills by training divers to supervise underwater activities and assist with diver education. The program includes advanced dive theory, water skills assessment, and practical experience guiding dives and supporting instructors.

INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE

The SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC) prepares experienced divers to become certified scuba diving instructors through comprehensive training in teaching techniques, academic presentations, and in-water skills. It focuses on developing leadership abilities and instructional skills, enabling candidates to confidently teach and certify divers across a range of SDI courses.