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SCUBA Cert cost
Posted on 6/6/16 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 6/6/16 at 12:36 pm
I'm gonna take the plunge (pun intended) and go get my SCUBA cert and was curious to know (before I start calling around) what the going price is for just the basic SCUBA cert (Open Water Cert). I'll work on the other ones as I feel the need. I've researched it a little and it appears that there is classroom/testing setup plus pool time and then 4 open water dives minimum.
The amount I'm curious about is just instruction/open water. Not concerned about gear (that's variable by what I want). I've seen anything from $300-$500 ranges, but I've also seen questionable reviews on those outfits, so it makes me question if I'm getting the right price or getting gouged.
TIA.
The amount I'm curious about is just instruction/open water. Not concerned about gear (that's variable by what I want). I've seen anything from $300-$500 ranges, but I've also seen questionable reviews on those outfits, so it makes me question if I'm getting the right price or getting gouged.
TIA.
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Posted on 6/6/16 at 1:00 pm to NASA_ISS_Tiger
I've done a lot of research here in Baton Rouge because I am also wanting to get basic certified.
Basically, if you have all the gear, it's about $750-1000 depending on where you do your check out dives. Vortex springs is cheaper than Florida.
Basically, if you have all the gear, it's about $750-1000 depending on where you do your check out dives. Vortex springs is cheaper than Florida.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 1:03 pm to TulaneUVA
Ok. Yeah I just called the local dive shop here and was quoted $399 including 4 OW dives (likely down in Pelham.
Gear is variable ($300-500 likely) but that's separate cost in my book and I control that depending on how wild I want to go for first gear.
Gear is variable ($300-500 likely) but that's separate cost in my book and I control that depending on how wild I want to go for first gear.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 1:07 pm to NASA_ISS_Tiger
Class room, plus the cost to travel to Florida for your check-out dives will run you around $1,000. You will do one day at Vortex springs (likely) then dive the gulf, weather permitting.
Rent your gear for the check out dives, it's a good way to figure out what type of equipment is best for you. I do recommend buying your own wetsuit, mask, fins, and snorkel however.
I used Underwater Adventures in BR and would recommend them.
Rent your gear for the check out dives, it's a good way to figure out what type of equipment is best for you. I do recommend buying your own wetsuit, mask, fins, and snorkel however.
I used Underwater Adventures in BR and would recommend them.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 1:20 pm to NASA_ISS_Tiger
Mine was $300, but that was in 2002.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 1:33 pm to TulaneUVA
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Vortex springs is cheaper than Florida.
vortex is in florida. its NNE from destin. mack jr #1 made his check out dives there 6 weeks ago. its MUCH better run than what it was 10+ years ago. good diving = no. better than sitting on the bench = yes.
be prepared for a lot of full-arm tats and piercings in the swim area.
7-seas is still the go-to shop in BR imo.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 5:12 pm to mack the knife
You're right. I was thinking Florida beach.
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