Here at Mission Scuba, we dive for the love of the sport and not for profit, but we do offer private and semi-private recreational and technical scuba classes and instruction for discerning individuals looking to truly learn and earn their certification, and not just "buy" it. Does this mean you can't get good training from a local dive shop or sporting goods chain? Absolutely not. They offer perfectly good scuba training. We just take it to the next level.
That's a pretty bold statement, but it's very true. Because we're teaching simply because we enjoy it and not because it's our primary revenue source allows us to really take our time and do it right. Other dive shops may argue that it's not realistic to spend the extra time with each class to add that extra level of comfort and experience, but for us, it works, we like it, so we do it. You'll see that our class pricing is higher than you may see advertised elsewhere, but remember, our classes are private and extremely thorough.
| A common misconception is to assume that someone who has logged a ton of dives must be a good diver. Not true! Just like someone that has been driving every day for years can still be a crappy driver. We've met plenty of people that have been diving far longer than us who just simply are not good divers. With that in mind, remember that just because someone is an instructor doesn't mean they're a good instructor, and in fact, being an instructor does not even guarantee they are a good diver. |
Here are some of the advantages of learning to scuba dive with Mission Scuba:
- We teach because we love it! Making money is not our motivator, but providing the best instruction we reasonably can is.
- Private or Semi-Private Instruction. Great for busy people with tough schedules, or people needing more of a one on one environment.
- All class dives are boat dives. No murky shore diving!
- Classroom and water portions are easy paced and geared towards your comfort. Since our classes are private or semi private, you won't be stuck with people in your class that either slow the whole class down, or rush the whole class along. We move forward at your pace, and when you're ready.
- Classes are worked around your schedule. Weekdays, weekends, holidays. No problem!
- Rush classes available. Leaving next week for your trip to the Bahamas and need to earn your scuba certification before you leave? No worries! If you can handle back to back days of class, we can squeeze you in. Please note, we will NOT shorten the necessary class hours or omit skills to finish in a shorter amount of time. We will simply do longer days to finish quicker..
- Great for families. We have 13 year old twins that both learned to dive at age 10, so we know first hand what makes kids tick and how to work with them to keep them busy and happy. Additionally, we know all too well how expensive it is to get the whole family diving, so we offer $100 off per child under 16 with each paying adult. Every little bit helps!
- Perfect for the not-yet-diving significant other. If you're one of those who's partner has been bugging you to dive for years but you're just not sure if diving is right for you (or if you're right for diving), we're a perfect fit! We'll take our time addressing your issues, lowering your anxiety, and getting you to where you're comfortable diving.
Course
(All prices are per student)
Tanks, weights, BCDs, regulators, snacks and drinks included for all courses. |
Single
Diver |
2
Divers |
3
Divers |
4 Divers |
PADI Open Water Diver
This is the full open water scuba certification course..
Kids under 16 are $100 off. 1 child discount per paying adult. |
$500 |
$350 |
$325 |
$300 |
PADI Open Water Diver Referral
You will do your classroom and pool work with us, and do your open water dives with a dive shop while on vacation. Great for people that just don't want to get in the lake. |
$400 |
$300 |
$250 |
$225 |
| Scuba Review 1 - A little bit of classroom + pool refresher |
$125 |
$100 |
$85 |
$75 |
| Scuba Review 2 - A little bit of classroom + Lake dive (boat entry) |
$200 |
$125 |
$100 |
$90 |
| Scuba Review 3 - Classroom + Pool + Lake Dive (boat entry) |
$400 |
$225 |
$175 |
$150 |
PADI Discover Local Diving (2 lake boat dives)
The PADI Discover Local Diving class is a supervised introduction to our local diving environment. This class includes a short manual, brief discussion, tanks, weights, BCD, and regulator rental. Perfect for folks that have not yet been diving in our local area. |
$200 |
$125 |
$100 |
$90 |
| PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty |
$250 |
$155 |
$120 |
$110 |
| PADI Adventure Diver |
$325 |
$250 |
$200 |
$175 |
| PADI Advanced Open Water |
$425 |
$325 |
$275 |
$250 |
CPR & AED
Primary Care Only - No first aid training. |
$200 |
$125 |
$115 |
$110 |
PADI Emergency First Response
Primary Care (CPR & AED) + Secondary Care (First Aid)
Great course for employees, babysitters, etc. as well as a prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course. |
$225 |
$150 |
$135 |
$125 |
PADI Rescue Diver (Includes PADI Emergency First Response)
We require that our Rescue Diver students take the Emergency First Response course with us even if you have already fulfulled the requirement through another agency. We do this because we want to insure that you have been properly exposed to, and trained for, this material considering how important this class is. |
$750 |
$550 |
$450 |
$425 |
PADI or IANTD Divemaster |
$850 |
$595 |
$550 |
$500 |
IANTD Deep Diver Specialty
Training for no stop dives to 130' on air. This ain't your wimpy PADI Deep Diver class. This is a serious workout consisting of 1 pool session and 4 open water dives conducted over at least 3 days. Trust us, you *will* swim away from this class a much better diver.
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$475 |
$350 |
$300 |
$275 |
IANTD Nitrox / EANx
Training for dives using 21%-40% oxygen mixes. 1 day of lecture and 2 boat dives. |
$325 |
$250 |
$200 |
$175 |
Recreational Trimix
No stop dives to 130' with helium and oxygen mixes. |
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IANTD Advanced Nitrox
A precursor to technical diving, Advanced Nitrox trains the diver on the safe use of oxygen mixes up to 100% and to a depth of 140'. Training includes handling of decompression stops not to exceed 15 minutes. 1 day class, 1 pool session, and 4 boat dives. |
$525 |
$425 |
$375 |
$350 |
IANTD Technical Diver
This is it, folks. Full training for decompression dives with mixed gasses up to 180'. If you want to be a tech diver, this is the class for you. Prerequisites are Advanced Nitrox and 100 logged dives. Course includes 2-4 days of classroom, 1 pool session, and a minimum of 6 boat dives. This course is best when combined with Advanced Nitrox, so the prices here reflect the price of the IANTD Technical Diver course WITH IANTD Advanced Nitrox. O2, Nitrox, and air fills are not included, but all course materials, pool fees, and certification fees are. |
$1250 |
$850 |
$750 |
$650 |
Destination Divemaster or Instructor
You take us wherever you would like the training or divemaster services. i,e: Personal yacht, Caribbean resort, etc. Customer is responsible for our travel, housing, and meal expenses, with some exceptions dependant on the arrangements. We can provide pre-scouting and initial contact with destination shops and charters. |
$400 per day |
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We realize that sometimes "life happens" and you may have to add or move a dive training day which results in us having to make an additional trip to the lake or pool, add a classroom day, etc. For example, you have 4 people in your group, and one of you has to miss the 2nd lake day for a personal emergency. To make up that 2nd lake day we would schedule a make up day for that person. Another example would be an otherwise happy couple taking the class together but to save their relationship they ask to be split up partway through to complete their training as individuals. Additionally, if you or your group requires additional training days to properly master the required skills, there will be an additional charge as well. The following fees will be charged for add-on and make up training days:
- Additionally classroom instruction - $25 per hour
- Additional pool time - $30 per hour plus $12.50 per hour per lane rental. Minimum 2 hours.
- Additional lake day - $120
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