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

  • Min. Age, 15
  • Clear or Doctor Signed Medical Statement
  • Students must be comfortable in the water and able to swim 200 yards and float for 10 min.
  • Children 10 Thru 14 years old can take the Junior SCUBA Diver Course

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 6 Students per class and Our "Never Let Them Quit" Philosophy / Guarantee

Required Equipment

  • Personal Snorkeling System ($200+)*
    • 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: $529.00

Class
6pm-10pm		 Pool
6pm-10pm		 Class
6pm-10pm		 Pool
8am-5pm		 Pool
8am-5pm		  
Mon, Jun 6th Tue, Jun 7th Fri, Jun 10th Sat, Jun 11th Sun, Jun 12th OWD, 1 Week
Mon, Jul 18th Tue, Jul 19th Fri, Jul 22nd Sat, Jul 23rd Sun, Jul 24th OWD, 1 Week
Mon, Aug 15th Tue, Aug 16th Fri, Aug 19th Sat, Aug 20th Sun, Aug 21st OWD, 1 Week
Tue, Sep 6th Wed, Sep 7th Fri, Sep 9th Sat, Sep 10th Sun, Sep 11th OWD, 1 Week
Mon, Nov 7th Tue, Nov 8th Fri, Nov 11th Sat, Nov 12th Sun, Nov 13th OWD, 1 Week
Mon, Dec 5th Tue, Dec 6th Fri, Dec 9th Sat, Dec 10th Sun, Dec 11th OWD, 1 Week

Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Jun 6th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Jun 7th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Jun 10th 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Jun 11th 8am - 5pm
Sun, Jun 12th 8pm - 5pm
OWD, 1 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Jul 18th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Jul 19th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Jul 22nd 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Jul 23rd 8am - 5pm
Sun, Jul 24th 8pm - 5pm
OWD, 1 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Aug 15th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Aug 16th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Aug 19th 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Aug 20th 8am - 5pm
Sun, Aug 21st 8pm - 5pm
OWD, 1 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Tue, Sep 6th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Sep 7th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Sep 9th 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Sep 10th 8am - 5pm
Sun, Sep 11th 8pm - 5pm
OWD, 1 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Nov 7th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Nov 8th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Nov 11th 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Nov 12th 8am - 5pm
Sun, Nov 13th 8pm - 5pm
OWD, 1 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Dec 5th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Dec 6th 6pm - 10pm
Fri, Dec 9th 6pm - 10pm
Sat, Dec 10th 8am - 5pm
Sun, Dec 11th 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: $529.00

Class
6pm-10pm		 Pool
6pm-10pm		 Class
6pm-10pm		 Pool
6pm-10pm		 Class
6pm-10pm		 Pool
6pm-10pm		  
Mon, Jun 13th Tue, Jun 14th Wed, Jun 15th Mon, Jun 20th Tue, Jun 21st Wed, Jun 22nd OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Jul 11th Tue, Jul 12th Wed, Jul 13th Mon, Jul 18th Tue, Jul 19th Wed, Jul 20th OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Aug 8th Tue, Aug 9th Wed, Aug 10th Mon, Aug 15th Tue, Aug 16th Wed, Aug 17th OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Sep 12th Tue, Sep 13th Wed, Sep 14th Mon, Sep 19th Tue, Sep 20th Wed, Sep 21st OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Oct 3rd Tue, Oct 4th Wed, Oct 5th Mon, Oct 10th Tue, Oct 11th Wed, Oct 12th OWD, 2 Week
Mon, Nov 7th Tue, Nov 8th Wed, Nov 9th Mon, Nov 14th Tue, Nov 15th Wed, Nov 16th OWD, 2 Week

Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Jun 13th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Jun 14th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Jun 15th 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Jun 20th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Jun 21st 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Jun 22nd 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Jul 11th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Jul 12th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Jul 13th 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Jul 18th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Jul 19th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Jul 20th 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Aug 8th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Aug 9th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Aug 10th 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Aug 15th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Aug 16th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Aug 17th 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Sep 12th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Sep 13th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Sep 14th 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Sep 19th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Sep 20th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Sep 21st 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Oct 3rd 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Oct 4th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Oct 5th 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Oct 10th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Oct 11th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Oct 12th 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week
Class Dates Class Times
Mon, Nov 7th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Nov 8th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Nov 9th 6pm - 10pm
Mon, Nov 14th 6pm - 10pm
Tue, Nov 15th 6pm - 10pm
Wed, Nov 16th 6pm - 10pm
OWD, 2 Week

Group Open Water Certification Weekends

Lake
7am-2pm		 Lake
7am-2pm
Sat, Jun 25th Sun, Jun 26th
Sat, Jul 30th Sun, Jul 31st
Sat, Aug 27th Sun, Aug 28th
Sat, Sep 24th Sun, Sep 25th
Sat, Oct 22nd Sun, Oct 23rd
Sat, Nov 19th Sun, Nov 20th
Sat, Dec 17th Sun, Dec 18th

Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Jun 25th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Jun 26th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Jul 30th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Jul 31st 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Aug 27th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Aug 28th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Sep 24th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Sep 25th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Oct 22nd 7am - 2pm
Sun, Oct 23rd 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Nov 19th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Nov 20th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Dec 17th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Dec 18th 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: $699.00, 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: $299.00, 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 25th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Jun 26th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Jul 30th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Jul 31st 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Aug 27th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Aug 28th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Sep 24th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Sep 25th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Oct 22nd 7am - 2pm
Sun, Oct 23rd 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Nov 19th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Nov 20th 7am - 2pm
Lake Dates Lake Times
Sat, Dec 17th 7am - 2pm
Sun, Dec 18th 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!©"

$229.00 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)

Trip Dates

Thursday, May 26th - Sunday, May 29th, 2022
Thursday, June 16th - Sunday, June 19th, 2022
Thursday, July 14th - Sunday, July 17th, 2022
Thursday, August 25th - Sunday, August 28th, 2022
Thursday, September 22nd - Sunday, September 25th, 2022
Thursday, October 27th - Sunday, October 30th, 2022
Thursday, November 10th - Sunday, November 13th, 2022
Thursday, December 8th - Sunday, December 11th, 2022

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SCUBA Specialties at El Mar Diving Center
Specialty SCUBA Training
Specialty SCUBA Training
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Dive Professional Training
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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
  • Digital Materials
  • Instructor Fee
  • Certification Card

Required Equipment

  • Snorkeling System

Class Dates

Course Fee: $149.00

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

All of Our Try SCUBA experiences are scheduled individually.

Course Fee: $99.00

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

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