PADI Advanced Diver Course

$350.00 USD

Advanced Open Water Course Details

Special Offer: Free Advanced Course

We offer a FREE Advanced Course to anyone who buys their BCD and Regulator in our shop. Call us for more details at (323) 641-7416.

Course Overview

This course can be taken after completing the PADI Open Water Diver certification. It's titled PADI Advanced Open Water Diver because it advances your diving knowledge & skills.

Why Take This Course?

Build confidence and expand your scuba skills.
Experience different specialties under the supervision of a PADI Instructor.
Log dives and develop new capabilities.
Gain credit towards PADI Specialty Diver Courses.

Course Structure

Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver, at least 12 years old.
Certification Requirements: Complete 5 Specialty Dives within two ocean trips (boat fee not included).

Academic Plan

Required Dives: Deep Dive, Underwater Navigation and Peak Performance Buoyancy
Elective Dives: Choose two from a variety of Adventure Dives like photography, buoyancy control, fish identification, and exploring wrecks.

Course Materials

Advanced Manual: $77.58
ADV E-learning fee: [call for details]

Fees and Additional Costs

Base Fee: $350 (excluding course materials)
Boat Trips: 2 trips, each costing $200
Required Equipment Purchases: Compass, Knife, Flashlight
Personal Gear:
- Purchase your mask, snorkel, fins, boots, and gloves from us for 15% off and free rental of remaining gear.
- Rental cap of $95 per boat trip if personal gear is not purchased.

Equipment Needed

Beyond basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a compass and dive knife. Specialized gear depends on chosen Adventure Dives. Your instructor will guide you on additional gear like a lift bag for Search and Recovery diving.

Special Offer: Invest in Your Gear

Invest in your own BCD and Regulator, and we will waive the $350 base fee for the Advanced Course. Practice with your own gear during all 6 ocean dives with your instructor.

Benefits

Enhance your diving experience.
Build comfort and confidence with your own equipment.

Getting Started

Call us at (323) 641-7416 or visit our shop to get started. Purchase the Adventures in Diving manual and watch the Adventures in Diving video. Once enrolled, you’ll receive your materials and start learning. Your instructor will schedule knowledge review sessions and specialty dives.

PADI Rescue Diver Training + EFR Included

PADI Rescue Diver Training + EFR Included

$590.00 USD

PADI Rescue Diver Course

Why Take This Course?

Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, becoming more confident in your diving skills. This challenging yet rewarding course will enhance your ability to help others and improve your self-rescue skills.

Course Highlights

Age Requirement: 12 years and older
Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Adventure Diver with Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive
Includes: Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training

What You'll Learn

Self-rescue techniques
Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
Emergency management and equipment use
Rescuing panicked divers
Rescuing unresponsive divers

Course Structure

Knowledge Development
- Understand dive emergency management and prevention.
Rescue Exercises
- Practice problem-solving skills in the pool and open water.
Rescue Scenarios
- Apply your skills in realistic scenarios.

Course Schedule

Pool Session: Saturday morning
Boat Trips: 2 full-day trips on Sundays
Classroom Session: Emergency First Responder training

Required Equipment

Basic Scuba Gear
Specialized Gear: Pocket mask, flashlight
Additional Gear: Oxygen unit, floats, marker buoys, CPR mannequins (provided during the course)

Pricing Breakdown

Course Fee: $590 (Includes instructor fees and EFR training)
Not Included:
- Boat Trips: 2 trips at $200 each
- Pool Fee: $35
- Course Materials:
  - Rescue Diver Course Book: $86.37
  - EFR Course Book: $32.37
- Personal Gear: Pocket mask, flashlight

Total Estimated Cost: ~$1'200 to $1'400

Getting Started

Purchase the Course: Add the PADI Rescue Diver course to your cart.
Reserve Your Sessions: Visit our Calendar page to book your pool session and boat trips.
Visit the Shop: Stop by to sign paperwork, purchase your course books, and get any personal gear you need.

Contact Us

Phone: (323) 641-7416
Address: 3636 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-4PM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What makes the PADI Rescue Diver course special? A: This course is both challenging and rewarding, providing you with essential skills to manage and prevent dive emergencies.

Q: What additional costs should I expect? A: Besides the course fee, budget for 2 boat trips, a pool session, course materials, and any personal gear like a pocket mask and flashlight.

Q: Can I get college credit for this course? A: You may be eligible for college credit—ask your instructor for more details.

PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course

$250.00 USD

Dive Deeper With Confidence

The PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course is designed for certified divers who want to safely explore deeper dive sites—down to 40 meters / 130 feet—with improved planning, awareness, and control.

This course focuses on managing depth-related risks, refining buoyancy at depth, and building confidence in deeper environments common in Southern California.

Course Details

Dives Required: 4
Course Fee: $250
Prerequisite: PADI Adventure Diver (or equivalent)
Minimum Age: 15 years
Certification: PADI Deep Diver Specialty

Dive locations vary based on conditions and scheduling.

Where This Course Is Conducted

Deep Diver training is completed in open water and may take place in several environments:

Boat Dives

Most deep dives are conducted on scheduled boat trips, allowing access to deeper reefs, walls, and wrecks.

Offshore Oil Rigs (By Demand)

Some deep training dives may be conducted at Southern California oil rigs, focusing on depth awareness, gas management, and controlled ascents rather than penetration.

Wreck or Wall Sites

When conditions allow, dives may include wrecks or wall-style sites where depth changes quickly and buoyancy control is critical.

Your instructor will select locations appropriate for your experience level and conditions.

What You’ll Learn

During four deep dives, you’ll focus on:

Deep dive planning and personal depth limits
Gas supply management and monitoring
Buoyancy control at depth
Buddy contact procedures
Recognizing and managing nitrogen narcosis
Safety stops and ascent procedures

The first dive of this specialty may count as an Adventure Dive toward the Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Gear Requirements

Required Gear

Mask, snorkel, fins
BCD and regulator
Exposure protection suitable for Southern California (7mm recommended)
Dive computer (required)
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)

Recommended Gear

Dive light
Slate or wet notes

Additional equipment may be recommended depending on dive location.

Specialty Bundle Option

This course is included in our Specialty Diver Bundle.

Complete any two PADI Specialty courses for $350 and receive:

2 PADI Specialty certification cards
Credit toward Master Scuba Diver

Available specialties include:
Peak Performance Buoyancy, Deep Diver, Underwater Navigation, Fish Identification, Night Diver, Wreck Diver, and Enriched Air (Nitrox).

Note:

PADI eLearning / course materials are not included
Boat trips, site fees, and gear rentals are not included

Ask us if bundling fits your diving goals.

Course Flow

After purchase:

An instructor will contact you by email or phone
You’ll coordinate dive locations and scheduling
Orientation and planning are completed before diving

Exact dates and locations vary. Please refer to our Dive Calendar.

Eco-Conscious Diving

Deep environments are sensitive and often host slow-growing marine life. This course emphasizes controlled buoyancy, awareness, and responsible diving practices to protect these ecosystems.

How to Book

Ready to explore deeper dive sites with confidence?

📞 Call us at +1 (323) 641-7416 to:

confirm prerequisites
discuss dive location options
coordinate scheduling
learn more about specialty bundling

PADI Rescue Diver Training w/o EFR

$490.00 USD

PADI Rescue Diver Course

Why Take This Course?

Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, becoming more confident in your diving skills. This challenging yet rewarding course will enhance your ability to help others and improve your self-rescue skills.

Course Highlights

Age Requirement: 12 years and older
Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Adventure Diver with Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive

What You'll Learn

Self-rescue techniques
Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
Emergency management and equipment use
Rescuing panicked divers
Rescuing unresponsive divers

Course Structure

Knowledge Development
- Understand dive emergency management and prevention.
Rescue Exercises
- Practice problem-solving skills in the pool and open water.
Rescue Scenarios
- Apply your skills in realistic scenarios.

Course Schedule

Pool Session: Saturday morning
Boat Trips: 2 full-day trips on Sundays

Required Equipment

Basic Scuba Gear
Specialized Gear: Pocket mask, flashlight
Additional Gear: Oxygen unit, floats, marker buoys, CPR mannequins (provided during the course)

Pricing Breakdown

Course Fee: $490 (Includes instructor fees)
Not Included:
- Boat Trips: 2 trips at $200 each
- Pool Fee: $35
- Course Materials:
  - Rescue Diver Course Book: $83.37
- Personal Gear: Pocket mask, flashlight

Total Estimated Cost: ~$1'010 - $1'250

Getting Started

Purchase the Course: Add the PADI Rescue Diver course to your cart.
Reserve Your Sessions: Visit our Calendar page to book your pool session and boat trips.
Visit the Shop: Stop by to sign paperwork, purchase your course book, and get any personal gear you need.

Contact Us

Phone: (323) 641-7416
Address: 3636 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-4PM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What makes the PADI Rescue Diver course special? A: This course is both challenging and rewarding, providing you with essential skills to manage and prevent dive emergencies.

Q: What additional costs should I expect? A: Besides the course fee, budget for 2 boat trips, a pool session, course materials, and any personal gear like a pocket mask and flashlight.

Q: Can I get college credit for this course? A: You may be eligible for college credit—ask your instructor for more details.

Boat Diver Specialty Course

$250.00 USD

Boat Diver Specialty Course

About Boat Diver Specialty Course

This course helps you expand your knowledge about boats from small inflatables to large liveaboards. You'll gain experience scuba diving by completing two dives from a boat.

Description

Much of the world’s best scuba diving is accessible only by boat. Whether you’ve never made a boat dive or you’ve logged dozens, the PADI Boat Diver Specialty course will benefit you because boats in various parts of the world do things differently. Scuba diving from a boat is fun and relatively easy because you usually descend directly onto your dive site.

If you’re a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 10 years old, you can enroll in the Boat Diver course.

Academic

The PADI Boat Diver course will expand your knowledge about boats from small inflatables to large liveaboards. You’ll gain experience scuba diving by completing two dives from a boat in your local area and learn:

Boat terminology.
Boat diving procedures and etiquette, including how to enter and exit, and where to stow your gear.
Boating safety, including how to locate safety equipment.

Get credit! The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.

Equipment

Beyond using basic scuba equipment, you’ll want to have a surface signaling device, such as an inflatable signal tube. Having a complete spare parts kit is also a good idea. Your PADI Instructor may suggest additional equipment depending on what type of boat and where your boat diving adventures take you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What do I do after purchasing the Boat Diver Specialty Course?

After you purchase the Specialty Course, an instructor will contact you according to your account via email or phone call. Then, you will schedule for meeting.

You will come to our dive shop on the scheduled day and will go through orientation, instructions, and you will schedule further appointments for swimming pool and ocean dive sessions.

PADI Adventure Diver

$200.00 USD $150.00 USD

Complete three Adventure Dives (underwater photography, fish identification, etc.) and earn the Adventure Diver certification, a subgroup of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course.

Description

The Adventure Diver course is a subset of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course. Have you always wanted to try digital underwater photography, fish identification or dry suit diving? There’s a long list of scuba adventures you can take part in during this program. Complete three Adventure Dives and you earn the Adventure Diver certification. It’s a great opportunity to work with your instructor to build your scuba skills and gain more confidence. Get a taste of what you like and enjoy scuba diving more than ever.

Get credit! Each Adventure Dive may credit toward the first dive of the corresponding PADI Specialty Diver Course. If you’ve already taken a specialty diver course, ask your instructor if you’ve earned credit for an Adventure Dive.

PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old and want to take the next step should enroll in an Adventure Diver course. Young divers may only participate in certain Adventures Dives – check with your PADI Instructor.

Academic

You can choose what you’re most interested in learning. Need to work on your buoyancy skills? Try the Peak Performance Buoyancy Adventure Dive. Want to know what you’re looking at down there? Try the AWARE - Fish Identification or Underwater Naturalist Adventure Dives. You’ll plan your path with your instructor, go over what you need to know and dive in quickly.

Equipment

Beyond using basic scuba equipment, you’ll learn to use specialized gear depending on the Adventure Dives you choose. For example you will need a dry suit for the Dry Suit Adventure Dive or a sidemount configuration for the Sidemount Adventure Dive. Your PADI Instructor will explain the equipment that you need and may suggest additional gear, such as a dive light for night diving or a lift bag for search and recovery diving.

Getting Started

You can also choose to read the Adventures in Diving manual and watch the Adventures in Diving video (a book and DVD package). Stop by our shop to enroll in the course, get your materials and start learning. Your PADI Instructor will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your Adventure Dives.

Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Course

$250.00 USD

About Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Course

Description

Everyone likes to scuba dive or snorkel in warm, clear water on a vibrant coral reef, yet many people know little about what they’re seeing or the importance of reef ecosystems. The Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course helps you appreciate the complexity of these habitats and teaches you how you can help conserve these vital systems.

Anyone who has an interest in the aquatic world can take this course. There are no prerequisites or age restrictions and no water sessions are required to earn this non-diving certification.

Academic

Through classroom discussions, you learn:

How coral reefs function and the complex nature of life on a reef.
Why coral reefs are so important.
Why many coral reefs are in serious trouble.
What you can do to prevent further decline.
How Project AWARE unites divers and water enthusiasts to make a difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What do I do after purchasing the Coral Reef Conservation Diver Specialty Course?

After you purchase the Specialty Course, an instructor will contact you according to your account via email or phone call. Then, you will schedule for meeting.

You will come to our dive shop on the scheduled day and will go through orientation, instuctions, and you will schedule further appointments for swimming pool and ocean dive sessions.