Welcome to the world of SCUBA diving!

Lazy Diver and Diver Dan's is looking forward to helping you get started into the exciting world of SCUBA diving. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up contact us today.

I want to learn to scuba dive, how can I?
Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.

Why PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

When does the next class Start?
Check out the Class Schedule Page.

How much is it going to cost me?
This class includes the works -- classroom & pool sessions, your ocean dives in Monterey, all the needed rental gear and of course your PADI Open Water certification card!

The total training fee is $295.00 and the fee is broken down in order to provide many training options. The breakdown is as follows:

• $145.00 Classroom/Pool/Rental Fee

• $150.00 Instructor & Certification Fee

When you sign up for a class, the classroom, pool and rental fee will be collected. The instructor will collect the instructor and certification fee during the first class.

How long are the classes?
The PADI Open Water SCUBA Course is offered in two schedule formats. A Weeknight Format or a Weekend Accelerated Format.

The Weeknight Format is a three and a half week course consisting of seven classroom/pool sessions (twice a week), and ocean dives on the final weekend of the class.

The Weekend Accelerated Format is the exact same course except that it is done in just two weekends! The first weekend consists of all the class and pool sessions, then the ocean dives are done on the second weekend of the class.

The ocean dives consist of four SCUBA dives and one snorkeling dive (optional) over 2 days.

What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.

If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is the PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.

What will I need to buy?
Before the class begins you will need the PADI Open Water Student Kit (Manual) and either the PADI Open Water DVD or VHS Video. A PADI Open Water CD ROM Kit is also available. Either version includes the PADI Open Water dive manual, dive tables, logbook and a student record file.

Before your first pool session, you will need to purchase your own personal gear which includes a mask, snorkel, fins, boots and gloves.

What do I need to rent?
The rest of your SCUBA diving equipment is included in the Classroom/Pool/Rental Fee listed above. The rentals include your wetsuit, hood, regulator (primary with octopus, pressure gauge, depth gauge & compass), weight belt, buoyancy control device (BCD), and tanks.

Medical Concerns or Questions?
If you are currently under the care of a Medical Doctor, or have a pre-existing medical condition that requires permission from a Physician, you will need to have a signed Medical Release form from your doctor before you can participate in any in-water activities.

To obtain a medical release form and view some conditions that would require a doctors release, download the PADI Medical Release Form to review before coming to class.