Seattle Scuba School

read moreWe have reduced size class happening weekly. All of our classes have been reduced in numbers and are abiding by all requested pandemic mitigation procedures. Both Hawaii and Mexico are now open for travelers. We can assist you in beginning your training here and finishing in either location. Get more information on our Tropical Referral page. Beginner through Instructor Courses. For over 21 years Seattle Scuba Schools has been offering the most personalized diving classes you will find anywhere!

read moreWe have full rental gear available, and the use of it is included in the cost of our Tropical Referral Program, our Open Water Certification class AND our Advanced Open Water class. We do not require you to buy any of your own equipment for our beginner classes and Advanced Open Water. Mask, snorkel, fins, you know name it, it is included! By using our gear first it allows you to become acquainted with diving before deciding what gear is best suited for your diving needs. When joining our beginner class you will receive half price rentals for 2 months following your class, and 10% off any gear purchases for a month after your class.

read moreMake the adventure dry! Special: Sign up for this class with the Advanced Open Water class and get free rental during both classes and $50 off the tuition. Contact us for more info. Prerequisite: We must require that you have cold water diving experience here in Puget Sound before we can allow you to join our drysuit training program. Modern dry suits have opened the door to diving in even the coolest water. A dry suit lets you venture into sites far from the tropical dive resorts to which many people limit their diving.

read moreWe offer private classes for individuals or small groups who can't, or don't wish to, join our regularly scheduled group training sessions. We will work with you to find pool and open water training dates that fit your schedule, and there will be an instructor dedicated just to you. Our PADI Open Water Diver Course is the entry level program through which most people begin the adventure of diving. The course begins with Home Study program. You should plan to spend 15 to 20 hours on the home studies.

read moreThat's OK too! Trying to get a little deeper and or stay a little longer? Carrying two tanks is easier than you think. In this course you will be introduced to the equipment setup and techniques for diving sidemount rigs. We will work on both single and double tank setups. Double tank setups are the perfect redundant system if you are doing deeper dives. Single tank setup is great for all your normal diving. You don't have to be a technical diver to dive sidemount. Many recreational divers are finding the sidemount setups to be more comfortable and easier to handle than the traditional backmount tanks.

read moreJoin us at the beautiful Turquoise Bay Resort on the Caribbean island of Roatan. The coral reefs around Roatan offer some of the best diversity of life in the Caribbean. Turquoise Bay Resort is located in a remote corner of the island and offers uncrowded, pristine dive sites as well as a private beach.

read moreThis program is designed for divers and non-divers alike. Accidents and illnesses happen every day. Some people need only a helping hand while others may suffer serious permanent injuries without help. By mastering Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (first aid) course skills you can render important care to those in need. You'll also know that you're learning state of the art skills, based on the consensus view of the Basic Life Support (BLS) Working Group of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).

read moreOver the years the worlds mountains have become synonymous with recreation, a place to escape civilization and commune with nature. Not surprisingly, more and more divers are heading for the hills to pursue their recreation. Mountain lakes are often cool, clean, clear and full of interesting aquatic life. Altitude diving is your key to diving opportunities inland, away from the ocean. All other gear can be rented at half price for the class.