At Pacific Ocean Sports, we cater to all levels of experience and needs, ranging from the beginning diver to the professional
Going on a dive trip and haven't been in the water recently? This course allows you to review all your dive skills in the classroom and pool. An instructor will go over gear set-up and an in-water review all of the skills of the PADI Open Water Course.
We do offer additional refresher courses if these dates/times do no not work with your schedule
If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email! We look forward to helping you with your SCUBA journey!
PADI Advanced Open Water Certification - $400.00 + $150 Boat Fee
This course allows you to further your fundamental dive skills that you learned in the beginning class and expand your comfort level. This course consists of a classroom session and (5) five dives, included a Deep Dive and Navigational Dive. The other three dives might consist of a Night Dive, Boat Dive, Underwater Photography Dive, Underwater Recovery Dive, or a Fish Identification Dive.
PADI Enriched Air Certification (Nitrox)- $175.00 - Class time is scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time with the instructor and student, during store hours
Ocean Dives are conducted at Monterey, CA at San Carlos Beach (Breakwater Beach) Check out the video below to get an idea of what you will see in Monterey!
Instructor Staff:
Ryan Smith
Mycol Holton
Jeff Bullock
Julie Holton
PADI Dry Suit Certification- $399.00 (Includes Dry Suit Rental for the weekend)
Anton Dold
Trish and Sean
Michael de Manicor
Evan Sheehy
Michael Newman
Brandon Mart
Rich Henderson
Downloadable Student Forms
Open Water Course Requirements:
Academic: Complete online coursework prior to first day of class (About 6-8 hours)
Swim Test: 200 Yard Swim and 10 Min Tread/Float
Pool Training
4 Open Water Dives
Maximum Depth for Training Dives:
- Dives 1/2 - 40 ft
- Dives 3/4 - 60 ft
Age Requirements:
- Min age: 10 Years old
- Age 10-13 required to book custom course
Equipment:
- All equipment is provided for the course
Open Water Class: Standard Format
Cost: $750 (All-inclusive. You are not required to buy anything)
**Upgraded Rental Gear Option and Dry Suit Available
Schedule:
Friday 6:00 - 9:00PM (Academic work at the shop)
Saturday 11:00 - 4:00PM (Pool in Walnut Creek) (Times subject to change)
Sunday 7:00 - 12:00PM (Pool in Walnut Creek) (Times subject to change)
Following Weekend
Saturday in Monterey (7AM-2PM)
Sunday in Monterey (7AM-12PM)
Open Water Class: Semi-Custom Format
This course format allows you to schedule your academic/pool sessions with us. We are flexible and can accommodate mid week, day/night, or weekend. You would still complete your Ocean dives in Monterey on a scheduled weekend.
Cost: $925 (All-inclusive. You are not required to buy anything)
Open Water Class: Full Custom Format
Limited on time but would like to get certified before your trip? This is the course option for you! We schedule the class/pool dates and times around your schedule and then you will complete your dives at Aquatic Park in San Francisco.
Typically, you can complete the academic work/pool in one day, and two additional mornings for the certification dives.
Cost: $1000 (All-inclusive. You are not required to buy anything)
Dates/Times: Scheduled with our Instructor Staff
Open Water Class: Referral (Complete your dives on your trip)
Cost: $650 (All-inclusive. You are not required to buy anything)
**Upgraded Rental Gear Option
Schedule:
Friday 6:00 - 9:00PM (Academic work at the shop)
Saturday 11:00 - 4:00PM (Pool in Walnut Creek) (Subject to change)
Sunday 7:00 - 12:00PM (Pool in Walnut Creek) (Subject to change)
Open Water Class: Custom Referral
Cost: $775 (All-inclusive. You are not required to buy anything)
**Upgraded Rental Gear Option
Schedule: Scheduled with our Instructor Staff (Typically can be done in one full day)
Open Water Class: Full Custom Format with Dives in Monterey
This is a complete customized course to fit your scheduling needs. This format is usually less than 4:1. You will schedule dates/times for the academic/pool/Monterey dives
Cost: $1350 (All-inclusive. You are not required to buy anything)
Dates/Times: Scheduled with our Instructor Staff
We offer various class formats to fit your scheduling needs.
Don't want to dive in Monterey? Leaving for a trip and want to complete your academic/pool training here and then complete your dives on vacation? You can complete your dives at any PADI dive shop (Worldwide) after you complete the Open Water Referral.
Try Scuba- $75.00
Not sure if Scuba is for you? Try a 30 minute pool session.
Prerequisites:
- Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
- Must have proof of 20 or more logged dives
- Minimum age: 12 years or older
- Depth: Maximum depth depends on your age, maximum depth is up to 30 metres/100 feet
Ocean Dives
January 21 & 22
February 18 & 19
March 18 & 19
April 22 & 23
May 20 & 21
June 10 & 11
July 8 & 9
August 26 & 27 in Tahoe Dives
September 23, 24
October 21, 22
November 18 & 19
December 9 & 10
Academics/Pool/Pool
January 13, 14, 15
February 10, 11, 12
March 10, 11, 12
April 14, 15, 16
May 12, 13, 14
June 2, 3, 4
June 30, July 1, 2
August 18, 19, 20
September 15, 16, 17
October 13, 14, 15
November 10, 11, 12
December 1, 2, 3
Academics/Pool/Pool
January 13, 14, 15
February 10, 11, 12
March 10, 11, 12
April 14, 15, 16
May 12, 13, 14
June 2, 3, 4
June 30, July 1, 2
August 18, 19, 20
September 15, 16, 17
October 13, 14, 15
November 10, 11, 12
December 1, 2, 3
Ocean Dives
Ocean - April 1 & 2 - Monterey
Ocean - July 29 & 30 - Tahoe
Ocean - August 26 & 27 - Tahoe
Pool Dates:January 14 - February 11 - March 11 - April 15 - May 13 - June 3 - July 1 - August 19 - September 16 - October 14 - November 11 - December 2
Pool Dates: January 15, February 12, March 12, April 16, June 4, July 2, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 12, December 3
Pool/Ocean Dates: January 15 & 21, February 12 & 18, March 12 & 18, April 16 & 22, May 14 & 20, June 4 & 10, July 2 & 8, August 20 & (26 - Tahoe Dives), September 17 & 23, October 15 & 21, November 12 & 18, December 3 & 9
PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy- $199.00
PADI Navigation- $199.00
Course Dates: January - Orientation January 14 (9-2pm), Pool January 15 (7am - 11am), Ocean January 21 (12pm - 2pm)