how much is a diving course

How much does it cost to become a scuba diver?

Scuba Diving E-courses PADI SDI NAUI; Open Water: $195: $129.95: $108.60: Advanced Open Water: $183: $139.95: $108.60: Rescue Diver : $189 : $139.95: $108.60: Enriched Air / Nitrox: $180: $139.95: $108.60: Deep Diver (Specialty Course) $125: $139.95: $49.43: Divemaster: $259: $399.95: $169.96

How much does it cost to go scuba diving?

Oct 07, 2018 · Breaking your course up will mean that your course takes longer too. Dive centers located in holiday destinations typically schedule courses over 4-5days. You Can Expect To Pay Between US$300-600 Depending On Location. Do remember that you can still lighten the load by taking your theory online before you jet off on holiday.

How much does scuba diving lessons cost?

PADI dive course prices normally include PADI instructor, study manual (except Phi Phi courses and Krabi Divemaster course), use of all scuba equipment (except Divemaster) and training materials, log books for entry-level certifications, certification costs, pool training and entrance fees to parks etc. Exact details of inclusions will be sent to you when you submit your inquiry.

How much does a scuba diving certification cost?

May 13, 2015 · How much do scuba diving lessons cost is a hot question among students and dive centers alike. Scuba diving allows you to go places that are outside of our normal biological means, it allows us to breathe underwater. It is a truly magical feeling and you can partake in this sport pretty much anywhere that there is water.

Do you need a certification to dive?

For sure you need a certification if you are going to get the most out of diving and you are most likely to want to take further training too. A comfortable set of mask, snorkel, and fins would be your minimum investment in gear. What you buy next depends on where you are going to dive.

Do you need medical clearance to dive?

Regulations do differ, but for any scuba course, you will be required to complete a medical form. If you have any of the conditions listed on the form, then you will need medical clearance to dive.

Is scuba diving cheap?

It will pay for itself in rental cost savings and ensure a greater level or comfort and confidence due to the familiarity you have with it. While scuba diving is not cheap, none of us choose a hobby based on its cost. We choose based on our interest and desire.

Why is scuba diving important?

Scuba diving allows you to go places that are outside of our normal biological means, it allows us to breathe underwater. It is a truly magical feeling and you can partake in this sport pretty much anywhere that there is water.

What is underwater life support?

At the end of the day scuba equipment is underwater life support. You want equipment that has been maintained to the highest of standards, which has been tried and tested to keep you safe. One way that dive centers can cut corners is to not maintain their equipment.

What does "no bubbles no troubles" mean?

There is a great saying in diving: “ no bubbles – no troubles”. This refers to the equipment not leaking: Your BCD should hold air and the hoses that feed us our air supply should not leak.. For example: you want a regulator that delivers air to you without any effort. Each inhalation should be fluid and steady.

Is a filter expensive?

Filters are expensive. Filters are essential and more centers than I care to admit cut corners by “squeezing” too many hours out of a filter that has gone past its safe limit. The open water course teaches us to test our air before heading into the water. Air should taste of nothing but air, very dry, very clean air.

Access to diver training gear

One of the great things about learning to dive with a BSAC club or centre is that you have access to gear. This allows you to get some experience before you decide whether to buy your own scuba diving equipment.

Getting your own diving gear

When you are ready to buy, there is a lot of great quality gear available at reasonable prices, and you should be able to get kitted out with new gear for approximately £2,400. As part of BSAC club membership, we will teach you how to look after your equipment properly so that it will last you years.

I'm interested in learning to dive, how do I get started?

You can either do a Try Dive taster session (Covid restrictions permitting) with a local BSAC club or a BSAC Diver Training Centre first or get started straight away from the comfort of your own home with BSAC eLearning! If you’d like to talk through your options, call us on 0151 350 6201 (Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00) for a chat!

What are the medical requirements for scuba diving?

More Info. Medical Requirements. Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.

Does a PADI certification expire?

Your PADI certification never expires, but after a long period of inactivity, you may want to brush up on diving fundamentals and safety procedures. Contact your PADI Dive Center or Resort for more information.

DIVE COURSE COST COMPONENTS

01 Wages – The course will be conducted by a PADI Dive Instructor who earns around $140 to $210 a day in our area. This will add up to at least $420 for 3 days. On top of this comes the need for a qualified surface watch that will keep an eye on you and your instructor whilst in the water.

WHAT DOES THIS SUM UP TO?

Let’s sum this up! Assuming there is only one student in the course, the total cost would add up to $970. The dive centre has now not earned any money yet as the above outline purely covers the direct costs and ongoing maintenance due to wear and tear of equipment.

HOW EXPENSIVE IS DIVING AS A HOBBY?

Finally, please bear in mind that diving is not the cheapest hobby. If you believe that you can’t afford $595 to $645 for a personalised dive course, then chances are you will not be able to afford diving as a regular hobby.

WHERE FROM HERE?

We hope you found this information useful and it provided you a basic understanding why dive course prices vary in between dive centres. If you like to find out more about Gold Coast Dive Adventures 3 day PADI Learn to Dive Experience, simply click on the link below.

theod Registered

Anyone that has been through the PADI dive master course can you give me an idea of how long it took you and what your total cost was. I see that PADI has a $200 fee for the online portion but I can't find any solid pricing. I'm thinking about doing my masters this summer.

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When I did it, it ran me 1,099. That was 5 years ago, though, and outside the US. I don't know if that is competitive or not.

belairbrian Divemaster

I'm finishing mine up now. Cost were minimal. I found a PADI Instructor willing to take me on as an intern. I have done 8 OW classes and 5 AOW classes observing and assisting. I did the academics as self study and when I didn't understand something we sat and talked through it.

azchipka Captain

Dive Master courses can run any where from free (internship) to around $1500.00 and can take any where from 5 days (assuming you do theory online) to multiple sessions spread out over six months. Best bet is find an instructor who you trust in providing you with quality education and go from there.

Islandheart HSA Instructor

The DM course costs are usually in the $600 to $1500 range. DM crewpak is around $200.

hypertech Divemaster

Most tend to run in the $500-800 range. You don't need to buy the online thing if you just want to study the books on your own. You can do the course in as little as a week or up to a year (I think). I took about 6 months by the time I got the book work done and had enough time to get the pool work and all of the interns in.

bracko Divemaster Candidate

in Australia where everything is more expensive, even though the dollar is now higher....

What is a PADI reactivate?

Haven't been diving lately and want a quick scuba refresher? The PADI ReActivate™ program is the perfect way to update your dive knowledge and review basic scuba skills. Whether you just need a few reminders or want a more comprehensive review, this program provides an engaging, prescriptive refresher of scuba principles and procedures.

How many sections are there in Reactivate?

ReActivate eLearning has 20 main sections with scenarios that help you recall and apply what you know and want to refresh in an integrated manner. You'll answer several questions and either move on to the next section, or review additional background information for more detail. It's intuitive and interesting.