Included In Price
Full Halcyon rental fleet included, no extra charge.
Include Core Rentalsi
- Regulator
- BCD
- Computer
- Shorty
- 7mm
- Hood
- Gloves
- Cylinders
All courses
BeginnerSSI certified
Basic Diver
This course is designed for new divers who want a structured introduction to scuba without committing to a full certification. You'll learn fundamental dive theory, equipment use, and core in-water skills in a controlled environment. It's ideal for building confidence, learning proper techniques, and deciding if you want to continue your dive training.
Academic Sessions
1
Pool Sessions
1
Open-Water Dives
2
eLearning
Included
01 · How it runsThree phases.
Three phases.
In order.
You move forward when you’re ready, never before. We teach to mastery, not to a clock.
1
1
Phase 01Academic Sessions
1 session
Online and in-person learning covering theory, planning, and the standards you'll be held to in the water.
2
Phase 02Pool Training
1 session
Confined-water practice at our heated training pool. Skills drilled in a controlled environment before open water.
3
Phase 03Open Water Dives
1 session
Real dives with your instructor where you apply the skills and earn the certification.
02 · What’s includedEvery element.
Every element.
One price.
- Basic Diver Elearning$12
- Scuba Orientation Lecture$10
- Pool / Confined Water Training$50
- Training Dives / Open Water$50
- Pool Rentals$50$33*
- Quarry Rentals$110$72*
Total$282
Included Rentals · Save $55−$55
*prepay price for rentals
**select dates at checkout
03 · EquipmentBring yourself.
Bring yourself.
We bring the rest.
Recommended to own
Personal-fit gear
Personal-fit gear we suggest you start your kit with.
Mask
Snorkel
Boots
Fins
Course only
$227
Include Core Rentalsi
Savings unlocked
$0
Pool and quarry rentals bundled at bundle price. Toggle any time. We will itemize at checkout.
ⓘRequires: Fit to swim, No certification prerequisites
04 · Enroll
Pick your dates.
Upcoming availability for Basic Diver. Select what works and continue to registration, or register now and pick later.
05 · Questions
Still wondering?
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Message a dive pro . We usually reply the same day.
Do I need my own gear to start?
No. We rent everything you need from our Halcyon fleet. Most students buy their personal-fit pieces (mask, snorkel, boots, fins) before day one. Everything else can wait.
What happens if I miss a session?
Tell us as soon as you know. We run these programs on a rolling basis, so makeups are almost always possible. We will slot you into the next available session of the same type.
How long until I'm certified?
Most beginner students finish in a few weeks of calendar time. The pace is yours. We will set a schedule that fits your life.
What do I need before I start?
Fit to swim, No certification prerequisites
Where can I read the SSI standards?
The full agency standards for this course are published by SSI. You can review them before you register if you want the detailed breakdown.
Ready?
Your first breath underwater.
The Basic Diver class is the beginning of every dive you’ll ever take. Pick your dates, we’ll handle the rest.