Fundamentals & Certifications

Start Your PADI Open Water Certification Today!

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Part I: Online Academics
Register online to begin your scuba journey. Within 24 hours, you'll receive electronic medical and liability waivers, followed by an email to create your PADI account and begin eLearning. Complete your 15–18 hours of academic training at your own pace, covering scuba gear, underwater environments, and diving science.

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Part II: In-Water Training
Next, join our in-water sessions:

• Orientation (Webinar) – Meet your instructor, fellow students, and review key concepts.

• Gear Familiarization – Learn how to assemble, use, and care for your scuba gear.

• Confined Water Dives – Practice diving skills in a pool environment.

• Open Water Checkout Dives – Complete four dives over two days, applying your skills in real ocean conditions.

Begin your underwater adventure today!

Elevate Your Diving Skills with Our Advanced Open Water Diver Course!

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Ready to take your diving adventure to the next level? Our Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed for certified Open Water Divers who want to expand their diving knowledge, enhance their skills, and explore new underwater environments. Dive deeper, go farther, and experience the thrill of advanced scuba diving with our expertly crafted course.

Extend Your Bottom Time with the Nitrox Diver Course!

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Maximize your dives with the PADI Enriched Air Nitrox course—perfect for certified divers wanting longer dive times and shorter surface intervals. Learn to safely use enriched air (EANx) to reduce nitrogen absorption and enhance your underwater adventures.

Course Highlights:

• Complete eLearning at your own pace (delivered within 24 hours of registration)

• No dives required—ideal before your next trip or during scuba training

• In-shop practical session covers oxygen exposure, tank analysis, and dive computer setup

Stay down longer, explore more, and dive smarter with Nitrox!

The Ultimate Dive Adventure Bundle – Dive into adventure and master the ocean with our comprehensive package! This bundle includes the PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Nitrox certifications, designed to equip you with essential skills, confidence, and knowledge for deeper, longer, and safer dives. Start your journey as a certified diver, advance your skills to explore new depths, and learn to safely extend your dive times with enriched air. Perfect for divers ready to elevate their underwater experience and explore more of what the ocean has to offer!

ReActivate is the engaging, efficient way to refresh your dive knowledge and scuba skills. Move quickly through topics you know well, dive deeper on topics where your knowledge may have lapsed.

To get a “ReActivated” card, schedule inwater practice with a dive professional.

The PADI Open Water Referral program provides a flexible and convenient way to earn your scuba certification by completing the initial phases of the course—knowledge development and confined water (pool) training—at one location and finishing the open water dives at another. This option is perfect for those who want to start their training close to home and then travel to an exciting destination to complete the certification.

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Join us in the Florida Keys and dive with the Kraken's Lair to complete your open water dives. Known as the "Diving Capital of the World," the Keys offer a range of dive sites, including shallow coral reefs, fascinating shipwrecks, and marine sanctuaries, making it an ideal spot for new divers to gain confidence and experience.

The PADI Divemaster course is a professional-level scuba diving program designed to develop leadership skills and prepare participants to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. The course includes advanced water skills, dive theory, safety management, rescue scenarios, and hands-on practical training in leading dives and teaching techniques. It serves as the first step in a diving career, offering opportunities to work worldwide as a dive guide or assistant instructor. Participants must be certified rescue divers, have a minimum of 40 logged dives to begin (60 to complete), and meet specific medical and fitness requirements.

Become a Hero Underwater: Join Our Rescue Diver Course!

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Ready to take your diving skills to the next level and be prepared for emergencies? Our Rescue Diver course is designed for certified divers who want to gain essential rescue skills and confidence in managing emergency situations underwater. Whether you're looking to enhance your safety awareness or prepare for more advanced diving challenges, this course offers comprehensive training that could make all the difference in critical situations.

From Pool to Ocean: Capture Every Moment with Kraken’s Lair Diving

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Create unforgettable memories with our one-of-a-kind photo and video package that follows your journey from first pool session to final ocean dive.

Highlights Include:

• Pool Session: Photos of your first dive skills, laughter, and bonding with classmates

• Ocean Transition: Group shots on the boat and the excitement of gearing up

• First Dive: Stunning underwater images of marine life and your first plunge

• Final Dive: Celebrate your achievement with candid, joy-filled moments

• Post-Dive Celebration: Smiles, high-fives, and your certification moment

• Digital Keepsakes: A highlight video and full photo gallery to relive and share your adventure

Every shot captures the thrill, friendship, and beauty of your Kraken’s Lair experience.