NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver Certification

There are 3 sections to the NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver Certification Program and passing all of them is required to earn your NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver Certification.

 1. Academic       

           As with any certification program you will need to acquire a basic understanding and general knowledge about SCUBA before you can begin your confined and open water training portions of the course. We use the comprehensive NAUI Education System (NES) which can be accessed and completed online at your convenience. This award-winning NAUI system exceeds all other training programs on the market. Our overall training program, different than any other dive centers, includes the Nitrox Diver course at no additional charge, a savings of $200. Our program is the most complete format on the market providing you with the best learning experience possible.

1. NAUI Digital Premier NES includes all the academic training materials that you will need to complete both the NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver course and the NAUI Nitrox diver course. The products listed below will help increase your potential for learning.
   • NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver Textbook            
   • NAUI Nitrox Diver Textbook
   • RGBM Dive Tables EANx-32
   • RGBM Dive Tables EANx-36
   • RGBM Air Dive Tables
   • Student Record Folder
   • Scuba/Nitrox Logbook
   • DAN Brochure
   • Scuba Diver Patch
   • Nitrox Patch
   • NAUI Scuba Diver Decal
   • Nitrox Decal
   • NAUI Logo Decal 
   • Scuba Diver Certificate
   • Specialty Diver Certificate
   • Digital Certification Cards
   • Physical Certification Cards

Multiple persons in the same household may share an academic kit but will be required to purchased NAUI Digital Plus NES and a logbook.

*Please note that certification is not guaranteed with purchase. Certification requires completion of additional training including in-water sessions with a NAUI Instructor. Digital certification will be emailed directly to the student upon successful completion of all course requirements.

A passing test grade of 90% is required to pass the final exam. All final exams can be scheduled for most Saturday afternoons and testing starts at 4pm. Late arrivals will need to reschedule their testing, which may affect their ability to participate in your chosen Confined Water Training session. A practice final exam and quizzes are part of your academic online training.

2. Confined Water Training.

          This is both the most fun and most important part of your training program. You will start with a 2-3-hour orientation and fitting at our store. You will be fitted with the appropriately sized rental equipment for use in the pool including a full wetsuit and BCD (Buoyancy Control Device). You will also have a chance to be fitted for, and purchase, your personal snorkeling equipment needed for the course. In the confined water training portion of the course, you will complete approximately 12 hours of in water training over 6 sessions. These are about 2 hours per session and take place in a pool or pool like environment. Here you will learn to handle and use the scuba equipment properly and safely as well as the skills needed to safely enjoy your time underwater. Confined water training is either held 1x or 2x per week and participants are required to attend all the confined water sessions. Please call us to see what schedule will best fit your needs or email us what days are best for you. We will work to put together an appropriate schedule for your training.

 *Please also note that a medical form signed by your physician or physicians is required before the start of the confined water portion of the course to make sure that you are medically fit to participate in scuba diving activities. We require a signature no matter the answers you give on the form itself and we reserve the right to disqualify you from confined water/open water training due to medical concerns. Please check with us if you have any concerns about medical conditions that you may have.

Sample Schedules of Confined Water Training

OPTION 1 Saturdays and Sundays

 OPTION 2 Saturdays Only

  OPTION 3 Sundays Only

3. Open Water Evaluation Dives

     In the 3rd and final part of your training you will perform your skills for us in a freshwater and/or saltwater environment. Four dives over a period of 2 days are required to finish your NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver Certification Program. If you are traveling to another destination we can send you with a referral packet allowing you to do your dives elsewhere. Please see the dive center for more information or speak with your dive instructor.

Please be aware that due to weather conditions we do not do local open water training dives from November till the end of April, and possibly May depending on weather conditions.

Sample Schedules of Open Water Dives

OPTION 1 Freshwater and Saltwater

OPTION 2 Saltwater Only

Dive locations are time and weather dependent. Some scheduling may require both days to be at the ocean, however you have the option of waiting for a freshwater dive. Please note if you are choosing a Saturday and Sunday schedule, the Saturday dive must be attended before you can attend a Sunday dive.

Private Open Water Scuba Diver Course

Don’t have a lot of time? Your private scuba course is only $1900. We work to make this program affordable for you and therefore offer the option of 3 easy payments.

1^st Payment = $300 plus tax for NAUI Digital Premier NES

2^nd Payment = $800 due at the time of registration for confined water portion of the course.

3^rd Payment = $800 due at time of equipment rental pick up or referral paperwork

Semi-Private Open Water Scuba Diver Course

Do you have a friend or 2 who want to get Open Water Scuba Diver Certified with you? Try our semi-private course, which is $1300 per person, also available in 3 easy payments. (Prices are per person)

1^st Payment = $300 plus tax for NAUI Digital Premier NES                                    

2^nd Payment = $500 due at the time of registration for Confined Water portion of the course.

3^rd Payment = $500 due at time of equipment rental pick up or referral paperwork

Group Open Water Scuba Diver Course

If you are working on a budget, you may want to try one of our group courses priced at $900 per person and available in 3 easy payments. Our group course is unique as we limit our course size to 6 students. Other dive centers require a minimum of 6 students and allow up to 15 students per group course. We do require a minimum of 4 people to start a course. If you are working on a time schedule this may not be the choice for you. The confined water portion is scheduled when you have finished your academic training and is also available in 3 easy payments. (Prices are per person)

1^st Payment = $300 plus tax for NAUI Digital Premier NES                                      

2^nd Payment = $300 due at the time of registration for Confined Water portion of the course.

3^rd Payment = $300 due at time of equipment rental pick up or referral paperwork

Other Possible Costs

 * Other required costs include your own personal snorkeling equipment which includes dive quality mask, snorkel, fins and neoprene boots and are available for purchase at our dive center. Let our knowledgeable staff customize a personalized, fitted package based on your wants and needs. If you chose not to purchase equipment from At The Water’s Edge Inc, it must be approved as proper and safe equipment by one of our instructors prior to arrival to the confined water sessions.

Equipment Pricing

• Dive quality mask $70-$250
• Snorkels $30-$70
• Neoprene dive boots $50-$120
• Dive fins $90-$280

 Important Notes

 A minimum age of 15 is required by confined water training portion of the course. Junior Certification is available for 10-14 years old.

A passing test grade of 90% is required for final exam. All final exams can be scheduled for most Saturday afternoons and testing starts at 4pm. Late arrivals will need to reschedule their testing, which may affect your ability to participate in your chosen Confined Water Training session. A practice final exam and quizzes are part of your academic online training