Not Yet Certified: What's Diving Like?

SCUBA diving is a wonderful sport that gives us the opportunity to explore an exquisite underwater world in which we could not survive unless we had certain adaptations (equipment & skills). In this exploration we move differently than we do on land where we're caught by gravity. Underwater we move horizontally and in three dimensions (it's like flying underwater). So, as you can see, just being underwater is fun, and when combined with the oceans beauty it becomes phenomenal! For some diving is a thrill, for others its calming and relaxing. Exact experiences are never repeated - the ocean realm is wonderful and mysterious. From beautiful shallow reefs with tropical fish to magnificent vertical walls and pelagic encounters, diving offers something for everyone, and endless possibilities in your search for recreation, relaxation, or adventure.

Taking the Plunge

Since SCUBA's early days, over 50 years ago, diving has become safer, easier and more accessible to all through better equipment, better training and lots of experience in the ocean! The worldwide SCUBA community includes over 3 million active certified divers in the U.S. alone, and statistically diving is about as safe as bowling! So what are you waiting for - come join us on the adventure of a lifetime!

For those of you who have never been diving before, there are two possible experience options from which to choose. If you just want to try SCUBA diving and experience an underwater reef ecosystem, then an Introductory Dive would be the way to go. However, if SCUBA diving is something you know you want to do and you are willing to put in the time and energy for training, then consider the option of Certification.

With either of these two options it is important to make sure that you are medically fit to dive, so please review the medical statement.