Dive Classes
At Performance Scuba, we offer a full spectrum of scuba courses designed for every level of diver, from beginners looking to explore the underwater world for the first time to experienced divers ready to take on advanced challenges. Whether you’re interested in mastering the basics with Open Water certification, enhancing your skills with specialty courses like Dry Suit or Nitrox diving, or pushing the limits with technical and wreck penetration dives, we have a program to suit your goals. Our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you’re confident and prepared for your next underwater adventure.
Recreational Dive Class Offerings
Pricing subject to change. Payment plans are available for select classes.
Open Water Diver – $600
The Open Water Diver course is your first step into the world of scuba diving. Learn essential skills in a fun and safe environment, covering everything from equipment use to underwater navigation. After completing this certification, you’ll be able to dive up to 60 feet (18 meters) with a buddy anywhere in the world.
Advance Specialties – $Varies
Take your diving skills to the next level by taking advanced specialties! Prerequisites: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent* and minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
Navigation Diver
Advanced Buoyancy Control
Boat Diver
Computer Nitrox Diver
Drift Diver
Many more!
Rescue Diver – $449.00
The Rescue Diver course prepares you to handle emergency situations and look after other divers. You’ll learn rescue techniques, self-rescue, and how to manage stress and prevent accidents. This is an essential course for divers looking to enhance their safety and leadership skills underwater. Prerequisites: minimum age of 18 (or 10 with parental consent), current CPR and first aid certifications, and proof of advanced diving experience. (See us for your CPR/FA class needs!)
Deep Diver Specialty – $Varies
The Deep Diver course allows you to explore depths of up to 130 feet (40 meters) while learning safe practices for deep diving. You’ll gain the skills and confidence to explore wrecks, reefs, and underwater formations at greater depths, with a focus on managing gas supply, buoyancy, and decompression limits.
Nitrox Specialty – $Varies
The Nitrox Diver course teaches you how to dive using enriched air with a higher oxygen content, allowing for extended bottom times and shorter surface intervals. It’s one of the most popular specialties, providing greater flexibility and enhanced safety, especially for repetitive dives.
Divemaster – $1,000
The Divemaster program is the first professional level of scuba certification. Gain leadership skills by assisting instructors, guiding certified divers, and learning to manage dive operations. As a Divemaster, you’ll become a role model and dive professional, opening the door to a career in diving.
Technical Dive Class Offerings
Unlock the next level of underwater exploration with our Technical Scuba Diving Courses. Designed for experienced divers ready to push beyond recreational limits, these classes introduce you to advanced techniques, deeper dives, and specialized equipment like nitrox and dry suits. Whether you’re interested in penetrating deep wrecks or navigating challenging underwater environments, our certified instructors will equip you with the knowledge and skills to dive safely and confidently in technical conditions. Explore the depths like never before with precision and safety as top priorities.
Pricing subject to change. Must be over 18 for all Technical Classes
Intro to Tech – $360
This course is designed for certified open water divers seeking to enhance their skills or explore technical diving. You’ll learn advanced dive planning, buoyancy control, gas management, and proper gear configuration, helping you become a more proficient and confident diver. Whether you’re considering technical training or looking for a refresher, this course will expose you to the fundamentals of technical diving, allowing you to expand your knowledge and master essential skills for safe and effective dive execution.
TDI Sidemount – $360
The TDI Sidemount Diver course is designed to teach divers how to safely configure and use sidemount equipment. Sidemount diving offers improved streamlining, easier equipment management, and increased flexibility for penetration and technical dives. This course covers equipment setup, gas management, buoyancy control, and sidemount-specific techniques. Prerequisites: SDI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and 25 logged dives recommended
Advance Nitrox – $500
The TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver course expands your understanding of nitrox diving, allowing you to use oxygen-rich mixtures beyond 40% (up to 100%) for accelerated decompression and extended bottom times. This course is ideal for divers aiming to progress into technical or decompression diving. Prerequisites: TDI Nitrox Diver (or equivalent), SDI Open Water Diver and 25 logged dives
Deco Procedures – $500
The TDI Decompression Procedures course introduces divers to staged decompression diving, enabling safe planning and execution of dives requiring decompression stops. The course covers dive planning, gas management, decompression theory, and use of multiple gas mixtures. Prerequisites: TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver (can be taken concurrently), SDI Open Water Diver and 25 logged dives
Helitrox – $600
The TDI Helitrox Diver course teaches divers to use helium-enriched trimix (21%-100% oxygen, 20%-30% helium) to reduce narcosis and manage decompression stress on deeper dives. It is an entry-level trimix course suitable for divers wanting to extend depth range while managing oxygen exposure. Prerequisites: TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver, TDI Decompression Procedures Diver and 50 logged dives
Extended Range – $750
The TDI Extended Range course is designed to provide the training required to plan and conduct dives to depths of up to 55 meters (180 feet) using air, nitrox, or trimix. This course focuses on extended bottom times and safe decompression procedures. Prerequisites: TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver, TDI Decompression Procedures Diver and 50 logged dives.
Trimix – $1,000
The TDI Trimix Diver course prepares divers for deep diving using trimix, a mixture of oxygen, helium, and nitrogen, to safely manage narcosis and oxygen toxicity. The course trains divers to depths of up to 60 meters (200 feet) using trimix blends with less than 21% oxygen. Prerequisites: TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver, TDI Decompression Procedures Diver and 100 logged dives.
Adv. Trimix – $1,250
The TDI Advanced Trimix Diver course is the pinnacle of technical diving training, allowing divers to explore depths of up to 100 meters (330 feet) using advanced trimix blends with less than 18% oxygen. The course focuses on deep dive planning, gas management, and decompression strategies. Prerequisites: TDI Trimix Diver and 100 logged dives (25 deeper than 40 meters/130 feet)
Full Face – $350
The SDI Full Face Mask Diver course trains divers to safely use full face masks, which provide benefits like greater comfort, protection from cold water, and the option for underwater communication systems. The course covers equipment use, emergency procedures, and basic maintenance. Prerequisites: SDI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and 10 logged dives
Drysuit – $260
This course is for certified divers seeking advanced training in dry suit diving, focusing on equipment selection and techniques. By mastering dry suit skills, you can extend your diving season, dive comfortably in cooler environments, and enhance your overall experience by staying warm and dry during your dives. Prerequisites: SDI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and 10 logged dives
Solo Diver – $400
The SDI Solo Diver course trains divers to safely plan and execute dives independently, focusing on self-reliance and problem-solving. Divers will learn about redundant equipment, dive planning, gas management, and emergency protocols. This course is ideal for underwater photographers or advanced divers seeking more autonomy. Prerequisites: Minimum age 21, SDI Advanced Diver (or equivalent) and 100 logged dives
SDI Sidemount – $Varies
The SDI Sidemount Diver course teaches divers to safely configure and dive using a sidemount system. Sidemount offers advantages like improved streamlining and better access to cylinders. The course covers equipment setup, buoyancy, and underwater management. Prerequisites: SDI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and 10 logged dives
Rebreather – $1500
The TDI Intro to Rebreather Diver course introduces divers to the use of closed-circuit rebreathers (CCR), which allow longer dives with minimal gas consumption and bubbles. This course covers basic operation, gas management, and emergency procedures. Prerequisites: TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver (or equivalent) and 50 logged dives
Cavern (Overhead Class) – $460
The TDI Cavern Diver course introduces divers to the overhead environment of caverns while staying within the light zone. Divers will learn proper line handling, navigation, emergency procedures, and gas management in a confined overhead environment. Prerequisites: SDI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and 25 logged dives
Intro to Cave – $750
The TDI Intro to Cave Diver course trains divers to safely penetrate cave systems, staying within the first third of their gas supply. This course focuses on line handling, cave navigation, buoyancy control, and emergency procedures. Prerequisites: TDI Cavern Diver (or equivalent) and 50 logged dives
Full Cave – $750
The TDI Full Cave Diver course takes cave training to the next level, allowing divers to explore beyond the light zone and deeper into the cave system. Divers will learn advanced cave diving techniques, including complex navigation, line management, and emergency scenarios. Prerequisites: TDI Intro to Cave Diver (or equivalent) and 100 logged dives (including experience in overhead environments)
Advanced Wreck – $800
The TDI Advanced Wreck Diver course trains divers in wreck penetration techniques, allowing them to safely enter and explore the interior of shipwrecks. The course focuses on line laying, buoyancy, equipment configuration, and emergency procedures. Prerequisites: TDI Nitrox Diver (or equivalent) and 50 logged dives
Professional Training
Pursuing professional diving courses is a significant milestone in any diver’s career, offering the opportunity to turn your passion into a profession. Whether you’re aiming to become a dive guide, instructor, or technical expert, these courses equip you with the skills, knowledge, and certifications necessary to advance in the dive industry. It’s crucial to find an instructor you connect with, as the right mentor will not only teach you the technical aspects but also help shape your personal diving style and approach. Building a strong instructor-student relationship ensures you’re prepared for the challenges and rewards of professional diving. Many of these courses are eligible for funding through the GI Bill, allowing veterans and active-duty military members to leverage their benefits for career advancement in diving.
Pricing subject to change.
Divemaster – $1,000
The SDI Divemaster course is the first step toward becoming a dive professional. It prepares divers to supervise and assist in dive training activities, lead certified divers, and ensure their safety. The course covers dive leadership, group management, problem-solving, and in-depth dive theory, including physics, physiology, and equipment. Divemasters are the foundation of dive operations, acting as mentors and guides for less experienced divers. Prerequisites:
40 logged dives to start the course, 60 upon certification
Minimum age: 18
SDI Advanced Diver (or equivalent)
SDI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Assistant Instructor – $1,000
The SDI Assistant Instructor course is designed for those who want to play a more active role in dive education. As an Assistant Instructor, you will be able to teach portions of open water courses under the supervision of an Instructor, conduct classroom presentations, assist in confined water training, and independently teach certain SDI specialty courses. This course enhances your knowledge of dive theory and teaching techniques, preparing you to progress to a full Instructor role.
Prerequisites:
Recommendation letter from an instructor
Minimum age: 18
SDI Divemaster (or equivalent)
Current First Aid and CPR certification
60 logged dives
Instructor – $3,300
The SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course is the gateway to becoming a professional dive educator. As an Instructor, you will be certified to teach SDI courses, conduct open water training dives, and certify divers. The course emphasizes teaching methods, course structure, dive theory, risk management, and practical skill development. This is the final step before joining the ranks of professional instructors who help new divers explore the underwater world.
Prerequisites:
Current Divemaster insurance
Minimum age: 18
SDI Assistant Instructor (or equivalent)
Current First Aid and CPR certification
100 logged dives