Dive Courses
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Scuba diving courses offer an exhilarating journey into the underwater world, providing enthusiasts with the skills and knowledge to explore the depths safely and confidently. These courses typically blend theoretical learning with practical hands-on experience, covering essential topics such as equipment usage, dive planning, buoyancy control, and underwater communication. Experienced instructors guide students through each step, fostering a deep understanding of dive theory while emphasizing safety protocols. From beginner programs that introduce novices to the fundamentals of diving to advanced courses that refine techniques and expand horizons, scuba diving courses cater to individuals of all skill levels. Whether embarking on a lifelong passion or seeking thrilling adventures beneath the waves, these courses serve as the gateway to a mesmerizing realm awaiting exploration.
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Open Water Diver
$875
Open Water Diver is the entry level scuba certification, which allows you to rent gear and air most places around the world. It also opens the doors to many unique dive sites and experiences. It includes online academics, confined water sessions held in a pool and open water sessions which are usually held at Lake Phoenix. Generally, an Open Water Diver class is planned for two weekends learning in the pool and one weekend completing the open water sessions. Because of our individualized approach, we work to accommodate students that may need more time…
Discover Scuba Diving
$85
Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. We offer this experience in our personal pool. While not a scuba certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. This is a particularly great class to take if you are interested in a full Open Water Diver Course, but are unsure if scuba diving is for you. If you enroll….
Advanced Open Water
$550
Advanced open water training takes scuba divers to new depths, both literally and figuratively, as they refine their skills and expand their underwater horizons. This level of certification builds upon the fundamentals learned in basic courses, challenging divers to push their limits and explore more diverse aquatic environments. Participants delve into specialized areas such as deep diving, navigation, underwater photography, and buoyancy control, honing their abilities under the guidance of seasoned instructors. Beyond skill development, advanced open water training…
Rescue Diver
$550
The PADI Rescue Diver course is an exhilarating and empowering experience that takes diving skills to a whole new level. It’s designed to expand divers’ knowledge and confidence, teaching them how to prevent and manage diving emergencies both in and out of the water. Through a combination of classroom sessions, practical scenarios, and role-playing exercises, participants learn essential rescue techniques, emergency management, and how to recognize and respond to diver stress, panic, and unconsciousness. The course not only enhances…
ReActivate Scuba Refresher Course
$175
ReActivate is the engaging, efficient way to refresh your scuba skills. Move quickly through topics you know well and dive deeper into topics where your knowledge may have lapsed. We focus on the topics you need most. If there are any particular skills you feel you need extra work on, let us know and we can assist you! If you haven’t been diving in a while and want to be ready for that next vacation…
Consultation Diving
Fee Varies
There may or may not be a fee, depending on the assistance requested. To learn more about our Consultation Diving offering, please call (434-981-2454), send us an email (fluvannadivecenter@gmail.com), or contact us here. We will provide you the environment and opportunity to practice or try out whatever you need to maintain your comfort level in the water…
Master Scuba Diver
Join the best of the best in recreational scuba diving and live the dive life as a PADI Master Scuba Diver. The Master Scuba Diver rating places you in an elite group of respected divers who have earned this rating through both significant experience and scuba training. Fewer than two percent of divers ever achieve this rating. When you show your Master Scuba Diver card, people know that you’ve spent time underwater in a variety of environments and had your share of dive adventures. To earn this rating, you need to complete 50 dives as well as an Advanced Open Water…
Divemaster
Share your passion for scuba diving by becoming a PADI Divemaster. As a divemaster you’ll supervise scuba diving activities and assist with scuba classes. While learning how to best assist scuba instructors, you also increase your own diving abilities along the way. This is a fun course that does require significant time commitment and effort from the student. Most people will find that it is well worth the time and the experience is amazing. PADI Divemaster is the first step in your diving career. Prior to starting this course, you must be a Rescue Diver, have completed CPR and…
Snorkeling
Snorkel training is a crucial step for anyone eager to explore the vibrant underwater world with simplicity and ease. These courses provide essential skills and techniques necessary for snorkeling safely and enjoying the marine environment to the fullest. From mastering the art of proper breathing techniques to efficiently using snorkeling equipment such as masks, snorkels, and fins, participants gain confidence and comfort in the water. Experience dinstructors lead sessions that cover topics like water safety, marine life awareness, and…
Adaptive Diving
Adaptive scuba diving is a transformative experience that breaks barriers and empowers individuals of all abilities to explore the underwater world. This specialized form of diving is tailored to accommodate a wide range of physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the wonders beneath the waves. Through adaptive techniques and equipment modifications, certified instructors adapt dive plans to suit the specific needs and capabilities of each diver. From custom buoyancy devices to communication aids and…
