Discover
Scuba
Diving
See if this is the right adventure for you
Want to find out what scuba diving is like before deciding to get your scuba diving certification? During a Discover Scuba experience, you can try scuba diving for the first time in a pool. A highly trained dive professional will provide scuba gear, explain basic scuba diving skills and answer any questions you may have. Minimum 10 years of age.
If you’re interested in scuba diving, but unsure if you want to enroll in a scuba certification class, Discover Scuba is the perfect way to test the waters. In a very short time, you’ll learn basic scuba skills and take your first breaths underwater.
What’s Involved?
Step 1: E-learning
Prepare for your Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experience with PADI DSD eLearning™. Use your computer or mobile device to learn diving safety fundamentals before you get in the water.
When: Self-study
Where: Your device
Time: 20-30 minutes
Prerequisite: Complete a medical questionnaire – be physically fit – physician’s clearance may be required for water training
Step 2: Pool Session
A PADI Professional will fit you with scuba gear and explain how to use it. In a pool you’ll practice basic diving skills followed by free time to play underwater.
When: 7 days a week – April 15 thru November 15
Where: Instructor’s Pool in Chula Vista
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Prerequisite: Complete PADI DSD eLearning™.
Please fill out Medical Questionnaire
Cost :$175
The cost of Discover Scuba includes your instructor, full gear head to toe, and e-learning.
Add-on: Ocean Dive $150*
A PADI Professional takes you on a guided one-tank scuba tour around the world famous La Jolla Cove & Underwater Park. Get a chance to dive among California Sea Lions, Giant Kelp Forests, Garibaldi fish and other wildlife only found on the Pacific Coast.
When: 7 days a week – April 15 thru November 15
Where: Meet at 1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Time: 7:00 am – 2 hour session – 30-40 minute dive
Prerequisite: Complete PADI DSD pool session with one of our instructors.