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The Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The course is broken down into 3 main parts, each described in more detail throughout this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Materials: $150<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The online study material we use is through Scuba Schools International (SSI). This material can be accessed through their online platform or app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pool Sessions: $400<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Typically students finish these in 4 4-hour sessions. They do vary based on student’s comfort. So if you want to take things slower or want an extra pool session before your certification dives, we can do that! That’s the beauty of doing all personalized 1-on-1 schedules and having our own pool. We’re here to help you with your scuba journey! Each additional session is $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certification Dives: $200<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are normally done in 2 4-hour sessions and include 5 open water dives. We usually do these in our local quarry, Fantasy Lake Scuba Park. The other popular option is to get certified during our Key Largo<\/a> trips. We run several throughout the year and can even build custom ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you wish to get certified elsewhere, we can also set up referral paperwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The snorkeling equipment is not available as a rental and you’ll have to have your own when you arrive for the 1st day. Luckily, you can get all that here! Everything fits differently underwater, so if you have any problem with your equipment, let us know! We have demo equipment your instructor can grab during class to really see what works best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The snorkeling equipment includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n