EL MAR DIVING CENTER

SCUBA Training

SCUBA Diver Training at El Mar Diving Center
SCUBA Diver Training
Become A SCUBA Diver©
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Become A SCUBA Diver

OWD

Welcome to Your New Adventure! Becoming a SCUBA Diver!

"Exploration, exotic locations, amazing color and beauty... these are just a few of the things you will experience in the spectacular underwater world. Welcome to your new adventure, innerspace. Congratulations! Scuba diving is a wonderful sport for everyone! You can look forward to many memorable diving adventures in the years to come."

Open Water SCUBA Diver Certification, Start Your Adventure!©

Your ticket to the underwater world, The Open Water Diver Certification. Beginning with Your Student Materials, Your SCUBA Instructors Experience, Your Pool Training Sessions and Your Certifications Dives, You will learn everything You need to know to Start your Adventure©, the fun and correct way. The student materials have study guide questions at the end of each section to help you retain your new knowledge, and test your retention. With Our Instructors "Never Let Them Quit" Philosophy during Your pool training sessions, in Our heated pool, you will learn all of the necessary skills and safe diving procedures, so that during Your Certification Dives, You will have become a Safe, Comfortable, and Confident SCUBA Diver.

Prerequisites

What El Mar Diving Center provides:

  • Classroom Training*
  • Pool Training*
  • Lake Certification Dives*
  • Student Digital Materials
  • Instructor Fee
  • Open Water Diver Certification Card
  • Total Diving System for Pool Training & Certification Dives
    (Tank, Weights, Buoyancy System, Air Delivery System & Information System)
*with a Max of 4 Students per class and Our "Never Let Them Quit" Philosophy / Guarantee

Required Equipment

  • Personal Snorkeling System ($150+)*
    • Mask
    • Fins
    • Snorkel
    • Boots
    • Mesh Bag
    • Safety Tube
    • Whistle
    • Underwater Slate
*Students receive a 10% Discount on Equipment(excluding sale items)

Recommended Equipment

  • Total Diving System (Air Delivery System, Buoyancy System, & Information System)
  • Exposure System
  • Reef Saver Kit
  • Divers Gear Bag
  • Divers Save-A-Dive Kit

Open Water Training Dates

Group Class, One Week Class/Pool

"Our One Week course starts with classroom Monday, Tuesday & Friday, with pool training on Saturday & Sunday. After the Class & Pool Training, you will continue to an open water destination, to complete Your certification."

Course Fee: $449.00

Class
6pm-10pm		 Pool
6pm-10pm		 Class
6pm-10pm		 Pool
8am-5pm		 Pool
8am-5pm		  
Mon, Aug 16th Tue, Aug 17th Fri, Aug 20th Sat, Aug 21st Sun, Aug 22nd OWD, 1 Week
Tue, Sep 7th Wed, Sep 8th Fri, Sep 10th Sat, Sep 11th Sun, Sep 12th OWD, 1 Week
Mon, Oct 11th Tue, Oct 12th Fri, Oct 15th Sat, Oct 16th Sun, Oct 17th OWD, 1 Week
Mon, Nov 8th Tue, Nov 9th Fri, Nov 12th Sat, Nov 13th Sun, Nov 14th OWD, 1 Week
Mon, Dec 6th Tue, Dec 7th Fri, Dec 10th Sat, Dec 11th Sun, Dec 12th OWD, 1 Week

Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Aug 16th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Aug 17th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Aug 20th 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Aug 21st 8am - 5pm
Sun, Aug 22nd 8pm - 5pm
OWD, 1 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Tue, Sep 7th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Sep 8th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Sep 10th 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Sep 11th 8am - 5pm
Sun, Sep 12th 8pm - 5pm
OWD, 1 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Oct 11th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Oct 12th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Oct 15th 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Oct 16th 8am - 5pm
Sun, Oct 17th 8pm - 5pm
OWD, 1 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Nov 8th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Nov 9th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Nov 12th 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Nov 13th 8am - 5pm
Sun, Nov 14th 8pm - 5pm
OWD, 1 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Dec 6th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Dec 7th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Dec 10th 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Dec 11th 8am - 5pm
Sun, Dec 12th 8pm - 5pm
OWD, 1 Week

Group Class, Two Week Class/Pool

"Our Two Week course Class meets on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, for 2 consecutive weeks. After the Class & Pool Training, you will continue to an open water destination, to complete Your certification."

Course Fee: $449.00

Class
6pm-10pm		 Pool
6pm-10pm		 Class
6pm-10pm		 Pool
6pm-10pm		 Class
6pm-10pm		 Pool
6pm-10pm		  
Mon, Aug 9th Tue, Aug 10th Wed, Aug 11th Mon, Aug 16th Tue, Aug 17th Wed, Aug 18th OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Sep 13th Tue, Sep 14th Wed, Sep 15th Mon, Sep 20th Tue, Sep 21st Wed, Sep 22nd OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Oct 4th Tue, Oct 5th Wed, Oct 6th Mon, Oct 11th Tue, Oct 12th Wed, Oct 13th OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Nov 8th Tue, Nov 9th Wed, Nov 10th Mon, Nov 15th Tue, Nov 16th Wed, Nov 17th OWD, 2 Week

Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Aug 9th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Aug 10th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Aug 11th 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Aug 16th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Aug 17th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Aug 18th 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Sep 13th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Sep 14th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Sep 15th 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Sep 20th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Sep 21st 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Sep 22nd 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Oct 4th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Oct 5th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Oct 6th 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Oct 11th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Oct 12th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Oct 13th 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Nov 8th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Nov 9th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Nov 10th 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Nov 15th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Nov 16th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Nov 17th 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week

Group Open Water Certification Weekends

Lake
7am-2pm		 Lake
7am-2pm
Sat, Jun 26th Sun, Jun 27th
Sat, Jul 31st Sun, Aug 1st
Sat, Aug 28th Sun, Aug 29th
Sat, Sep 25th Sun, Sep 26th
Sat, Nov 20th Sun, Nov 21st
Sat, Dec 18th Sun, Dec 19th

Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Jun 26th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Jun 27th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Jul 31st 7am - 2pm
Sun, Aug 1st 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Aug 28th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Aug 29th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Sep 25th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Sep 26th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Nov 20th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Nov 21st 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Dec 18th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Dec 19th 7am - 2pm

Private Training, Class/Pool

"Private SCUBA Classes are available if wish to have "One on One training", or if your schedule doesn't allow you to participate in one of Our group classes."

Course Fee: $549.00, includes Your Class Training, Pool Training & Referral Fee

Please contact Tonia, (480)833-2971 to schedule Your Private Class

Private Local Open Water Certification Dives

"Private Local Open Water Certification Dives are available if wish to have "One on One training", if your schedule doesn't allow you to participate in one of Our group certification dives or You are coming to us with a referral to finish your certification dives."

Course Fee: $299.00, Private Local Open Water Certification Dives

Please contact Tonia, (480)833-2971 to schedule Your Private Class

Referral Local Open Water Certification Dives

"Referral Local Open Water Certification Dives are available for Students wishing to complete their SSI SCUBA Certification with El Mar Diving Center"

Course Fee: $259.00, Referral Local SSI Open Water Certification Dives

What El Mar Diving Center provides:

  • Lake Certification Dives
  • SCUBA Rental Equipment

Customer needs to provide:

  • Personal Snorkeling System
    • Mask
    • Fins
    • Snorkel
    • Boots
    • Mesh Bag
    • Safety Tube
    • Whistle
    • Underwater Slate
  • Current Medical
  • Referral form (Your local SSI Dive Facility will be able to provide this form for you.)

Please call Tonia, (480) 833-2971 or email tonia@elmar.com, to schedule your referral.

Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Jun 26th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Jun 27th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Jul 31st 7am - 2pm
Sun, Aug 1st 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Aug 28th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Aug 29th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Sep 25th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Sep 26th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Nov 20th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Nov 21st 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Dec 18th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Dec 19th 7am - 2pm

Upgrade Your Certification

San Carlos Mexico SCUBA Diving

San Carlos, Mexico!
Open Water SCUBA Diver Certification Caravan Trips

"San Carlos Mexico offers the most Amazing Diving situated on the Sea of Cortez, a unique natural wonder, dubbed the "Galapagos of North America" by Jacques Cousteau. Offering something for everyone, Scuba Diver or not. There are many optional activities for your non-diving buddy, Including: Kayaking, Snorkeling, hiking, shopping, mountain bike riding, horse back riding and golfing, Making this a Great location for Completing Your Adventure!©"

$219.00 additional per person, dbl occ.
Transportation NOT Included

Additional Fee Includes:

  • 3 Nights Lodging @ Sawari
  • 1 Day of 3 Tank Boat Diving
  • 1 Day of 2 Tank Boat Diving
  • Snacks & Water on Boat
  • Taxes
  • Rental Total Diving System
    (Tank, Weights, Buoyancy System, Air Delivery System, Information System, & Exposure Suit)

"Our San Carlos Mexico caravan trips depart from El Mar Diving Center on Thursday morning, Diving on Friday & Saturday, and driving back Sunday."

Trip Dates

Thursday, July 15th - Sunday, July 18th, 2021
Thursday, August 26th - Sunday, August 29th, 2021
Thursday, September 23rd - Sunday, September 26th, 2021
Thursday, October 7th - Sunday, October 10th, 2021
Thursday, October 21st - Sunday, October 24th, 2021
Thursday, November 11th - Sunday, November 14th, 2021

Jul 15th - Jul 18th, 2021
Aug 11th - Aug 15th, 2021
Aug 26th - Aug 29th, 2021
Sep 23rd - Sep 26th, 2021
Oct 7th - Oct 10th, 2021
Oct 21st - Oct 24th, 2021
Nov 11th - Nov 14th, 2021

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SCUBA Specialties at El Mar Diving Center
Specialty SCUBA Training
Specialty SCUBA Training
Dive Professional Training at El Mar Diving Center
Dive Professional Training
Become A SCUBA Professional
Snorkel Diver Training at El Mar Diving Center
Snorkel Diver Training
Snorkel Diver Training
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Snorkel Diver Training

snorkel diver training

The SSI Snorkeling program may be your first step in becoming a Freediver or even a SCUBA diver. Most people enjoy it so much that they enroll in a SCUBA training or BASIC Freediver program afterwards.

What El Mar Diving Center provides

  • Classroom Training
  • Pool Training
  • Instructor Fee
  • Certification Card

Required Equipment

  • Student Digital Materials
  • Snorkeling System

Class Dates

Course Fee: $99.00

Class Date Class Time Open Water Dives
Contact El Mar to schedule Your class, (480) 833-2971

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Kids SCUBA Training at El Mar Diving Center
Kids SCUBA Training
Kids SCUBA Training
SCUBA Skills Refresher at El Mar Diving Center
SCUBA Skills Refresher
Get Ready for Your Adventure
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SCUBA Skills Refresher

group refresher

Are you a certified diver, but haven't been in the water in the last year? Are you looking to refresh your dive skills? Have you purchased new Diving Equipment and "want to check it" out before going on that dive trip, then the SCUBA Skills Refresher is for You.
During the SCUBA Skills Refresher, Two of El Mar Diving Centers Professional Staff will have you complete a skill review, including 21 fundamental skills, giving you a refresher on the skills that you first learned in your Open Water training, helping you get comfortable once again and help you with any issues you may have.

SCUBA Skills Refreshers

Prerequisites

  • Minimum Age, 12
  • Snorkeling System
  • Total Diving System*
  • Logbook(Digital or Paper)

Includes

  • 3 Hours Pool Time
  • Tanks, Weights, Weightbelt

NOT Included

  • Snorkel System(Mask, Fins, Snorkel & Boots)
  • Total Diving System(Regulator, Alternate, BCD & Instruments)*

    • *Total Diving System available for rent, $10

We recommend you bring all your SCUBA equipment

Course Fee: $99.00

Call today to sign up, (480)833-2971

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Try SCUBA Diving at El Mar Diving Center
Try SCUBA Diving
Try SCUBA Diving
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Try SCUBA Diving

try scuba diving

Our Try SCUBA, lets you experience the thrill of SCUBA Diving in the comfort of Our heated pool, you will learn some basic SCUBA concepts and skills, find out how fun and easy SCUBA Diving is, discover the excitement, adventure, freedom and serenity that only SCUBA Diving can provide you. Experience the wonderful underwater world.

Prerequisites

  • Minimum Age, 12
  • Swimsuit and Towel

Try SCUBA Dates

Course Fee: $59.00

Class Date Class Time Sign Up
Contact El Mar to schedule Your class, (480) 833-2971

Sign Up Online or Call Us, (480)833-2971

Private Try SCUBA

"Private Try SCUBA experiences are available if wish to have "One on One training", or if your schedule doesn't allow you to participate in one of Our group Try SCUBA dates."

Course Fee: $99.00

Call today to sign up, (480)833-2971

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