Scuba Diving Lessons in Florida

All Scuba Diving Lessons in One Place

Explore our full range of scuba diving lessons — from beginner classes to advanced training. Whether you’re earning your first scuba certification or upgrading your skills, our instructors will guide you every step of the way.

Choose flexible scuba lessons designed to fit your schedule and experience.

BEGINNER COURSES

Get started with scuba diving lessons designed for beginners. You can choose between a quick, easy first-time experience or a full certification course. Both options are led by certified instructors and include all equipment. Whether you’re just curious or ready to commit, our flexible scuba lessons are perfect for you. Ready to go further? Join a full scuba diving certification course and become a confident, certified diver.

Underwater scene with sea turtle at a South Florida reef — perfect for Open Water Certification training dives

No Experience Needed

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Open Water Certification Course in South Florida

Become a certified diver in just 3 days!
✔ No experience needed
✔ Online theory + ocean dives
✔ Small groups, expert guidance
✔ Family-friendly and fun atmosphere

You’ll be certified as:

SDI/PADI Open Water Diver

From $495.00
Beginner trying scuba diving with instructor in South Florida ocean – Discover Scuba Diving

No Experience Needed

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Discover Scuba Diving in Florida

Your first dive starts here!
✔ No pressure, just pure fun
✔ Safe and easy underwater intro
✔ Explore the ocean with a pro
✔ Ideal for curious first-timers

You’ll be certified as:

Non-certification experience

From $179.00
ADVANCED COURSES

Take your skills further with advanced scuba diving lessons designed to build confidence and control underwater. These scuba lessons focus on navigation, buoyancy, deeper dives, and safety. If you want to feel more comfortable underwater, navigate with ease, and dive deeper with confidence, advanced training is the next step. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a structured program that leads to scuba certification or upgrades your existing scuba diving certification.

Scuba diver practicing buoyancy control with a weight during Peak Performance Buoyancy training

Must be Open Water Certified

Gold Coast, Florida

Peak Performance Buoyancy Training

Boost your trim and buoyancy skills
✔ Feel lighter and more in control
✔ Improve air use and dive longer
✔ Train in pool or ocean with pro
✔ Optional SDI or PADI certificate

You’ll be certified as:

Optional

From $150.00
Refresher scuba diving course for certified divers

Must be Open Water Certified

Gold Coast, Florida

PADI/SDI Refresher Dive

Return to diving with confidence!
✔ Review skills with your instructor
✔ 1–2 ocean dives to refresh safely
✔ All levels of experience welcome
✔ Flexible and stress-free training

You’ll be certified as:

Non-certification experience

From $149.00
Scuba diver with sidemount configuration diving along cave wall – Sidemount Diver Course

Must be Open Water Certified

Gold Coast, Florida

SDI/TDI Sidemount Diver Course

Master sidemount diving with SDI!
✔ Master sidemount skills
✔ Optimize gas management
✔ Learn equipment setups
✔ Boost dive confidence

You’ll be certified as:

SDI/TDI SIDEMOUNT DIVER

From $480.00
CAVE COURSES

If you’re ready to explore the hidden beauty of cenotes and caves, this advanced training will teach you how to move with precision, stay calm in overhead environments, and plan dives with confidence. You’ll develop strong awareness, control, and focus in places where natural light fades and exits are limited.

TDI Full Cave Diver student exploring underwater cave with guideline and light

Must be Intro to Cave Certified

Mexico

TDI Full Cave Diver Course

Master advanced cave diving skills
✔ Learn to plan and execute cave dives
✔ Use jump reels and stage bottles
✔ Train in complex cave environments
✔ TDI Full Cave Diver certification

You’ll be certified as:

TDI Full Cave Diver

From $1,080.00
Diver practicing skills in overhead environment during TDI Intro to Cave Diver course

Must be a Certified Cavern Diver

Mexico

TDI Intro to Cave Diver Course

Enter the world of cave diving
✔ Learn stress-tested cave skills
✔ Includes theory + 4 cave dives
✔ Cavern certification required
✔ Next step before full cave training

You’ll be certified as:

TDI Intro to Cave Diver

From $840.00
Diver following a guideline during TDI Cavern Diver Course training.

Must be Sidemount Diver Certified

Mexico

TDI Cavern Diver Course

Learn to dive in Florida caverns
✔ Explore safely with clear limits
✔ No cave diving experience needed
✔ Includes eLearning + 4 dives
✔ TDI Cavern Diver certification

You’ll be certified as:

TDI Cavern Diver

From $840.00
Scuba diver with sidemount configuration diving along cave wall – Sidemount Diver Course

Must be Open Water Certified

Gold Coast, Florida

SDI/TDI Sidemount Diver Course

Master sidemount diving with SDI!
✔ Master sidemount skills
✔ Optimize gas management
✔ Learn equipment setups
✔ Boost dive confidence

You’ll be certified as:

SDI/TDI SIDEMOUNT DIVER

From $480.00

Frequently Asked Questions About Scuba Lessons

Do you need a license to scuba dive?
Yes, in most cases you need to be certified before diving independently. While it’s possible to try scuba diving under instructor supervision without prior experience, full access to dive sites and rental gear typically requires a recognized certification. This ensures that divers have the skills and knowledge to dive safely. Certification is earned by completing scuba lessons that include theory, confined water practice, and open water dives.
Scuba diving is the activity of exploring underwater environments using a self-contained breathing system. It allows people to stay underwater for extended periods and experience marine life, reefs, wrecks, and caves firsthand. Through structured scuba lessons and training, divers learn how to move safely underwater, manage their buoyancy, communicate without speaking, and handle various conditions.
Scuba courses range from beginner-level programs to advanced and specialized training. New divers usually start with a course that leads to their first certification. Certified divers can then continue with advanced training, such as deep diving, navigation, night diving, or even professional-level programs. Each course focuses on different skills and dive environments, so there’s always something new to learn.