Get SCUBA Certified!
If you have always wanted to learn to scuba dive so you can experience the unparalleled adventure of the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. The entry course to learn to scuba dive is called Open Water Scuba Diver. In just a few short online classroom sessions, pool lessons, and open water dives you can take on this great new hobby. Are you still a little hesitant? Then stop by a Force-E Scuba Center and talk to one of our highly trained instructors.
Academics:
Before you jump in the water you will need to learn basic principles of diving. The academics are done online at your own pace and is designed to teach you everything you need to succeed. Once you are with your instructor, they will review what you have learned.
Pool:
The Confined Water Dives is where you get acquainted with all your dive gear and learn basic diving skills. Your Force-E instructor will take you to a pool and help prepare you for the open ocean. The pool is shallow and safe, and your instructor will be right beside you the entire time.
Open Water:
Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for! Your Force-E Instructor will take you out on the boat or from shore and guide you through the required skills so you can become scuba certified as you dive into the great Atlantic Ocean. Here you can put your new skills to the test in a safe instructor lead adventure!
Open Water Plus Group Course 2023
August 2-6
September 13-17
October 11-15
November 15-19
December 13-17
Orientation Day is Wednesdays from 5-8pm
Pool 1 is Thursdays 8 am-3pm
Pool 2 is Fridays 8 am-3pm
Dives 1 & 2 Saturdays (times vary)
Dives 3 & 4 Sundays (morning boat trip)
Open Water Plus Group Course 2023
July 19-23
August 2-6 or 16-20
September 13-17
October 11-15
November 15-19
December 13-17
Orientation Day is Wednesdays from 5-8pm
Pool 1 is Thursdays 8 am-3pm
Pool 2 is Fridays 8 am-3pm
Dives 1 & 2 Saturdays (times vary)
Dives 3 & 4 Sundays (morning boat trip)
Open Water Plus Group Course 2023
July 8, 9, 15, 16 (FULL, waitlist avail)
August 19, 20, 26, 27
September 9, 10, 16, 17
October 7, 8, 14, 15
November 4, 5, 11, 12
December 2, 3, 9, 10
Orientation Day & Pool 1 is first Saturday 8 am-4pm
Dives 1 & 2 first Sunday (times vary)
Pool 2 is second Saturday 8 am-3pm
Dives 3 & 4 Sundays (morning boat trip)
Open Water Plus Group Course 2023
July 4-9
August 1-6 or 15-22
September 5-10 or 12-17
October 4-9 or 18-23
November 15-20
December 13-18
Orientation Day is Tuesdays from 5-8pm
Pool 1 is Thursdays 5-8pm
Pool 2 is Fridays 5-8pm
Dives 1 & 2 Saturdays (times vary)
Dives 3 & 4 Sundays (morning boat trip)
Open Water Plus Group Course 2023
July 11-16
August 8-13 or 22-27
September 12-17 or 22-27
October 10-15 or Oct 26-Nov 1
November 7-12
December 12-17
Orientation Day is Tuesdays from 5-8pm
Pool 1 is Thursdays 5-8pm
Pool 2 is Fridays 5-8pm
Dives 1 & 2 Saturdays (times vary)
Dives 3 & 4 Sundays (morning boat trip)
Shore Dive Only Course Schedule 2023
July 18-22 or 25-29
August 1-5 or 8-12
August 15-19 or 22-26
August 29-September 2
September 5-9 or 12-16
September 19-23 or 26-30
Academic Review Sessions are Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5pm-8pm
Pool Session 1 Mondays at 5pm-8pm
Pool Session 2 Wednesdays at 5pm-8pm
Beach Dives Fridays at 10am-2pm
Beach Dives Saturday at 7am-11am
In the Force-E Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear including a regulator, buoyancy control device, dive computer and tank. We recommend students use or purchase their own mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit for the course to assure comfort and familiarity with your gear. When you enroll in a Force-E course, students receive a 10% discount towards any purchase in store while they are training.
