Why Choose Pacific Wilderness?

Why Choose PADI Dive Training?

  The fun and adventure in diving starts as soon as you begin your OpenWater SCUBA Class at PACIFIC WILDERNESS.

  The PADI OpenWater Diver Course is the most popular SCUBA course in the world and we teach it here at PACIFIC WILDERNESS!

  Your PADI OpenWater Diver Course is divided into three segments: 

• Lecture - Class Session (s) (Approximately 8 Hours Covering Five Chapters)
• Confined Water - Pool Session (s) (Approximately 6-8 Hours)
• Open Water - Open Water Ocean Dives (4 Dives over a Two Day Period)

  Each segment is designed to ensure that you learn the skills needed to enjoy diving to the fullest. Listed below are our PADI Open Water Program Options conveniently offered on a year-round basis; this course is your key to an unforgettable underwater adventure you'll treasure for a lifetime!

ENTRY LEVEL CLASS REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITE

REQUIRED GEAR

(Minimum age 12 to Register)

• Silicone Dive Mask (Properly fitted)
• Snorkel
• Dive Fin with Heel Strap (Properly fitted to your Boots)
• Neoprene Boots (5mm thickness or more)
• Neoprene Gloves (2mm thickness or more)

Note, this Equipment is Required "Basic" Gear at ALL Dive Shops and is not included in the Class.  However, if you Purchase this Gear here you get an Instant $25 Rebate on your Course and a 30 Day Low Price Guarantee on ALL Items!

We offer this incentive because we know - When we fit you, it's done properly and we'll avoid problems during class...

FOR COMPLETION

• Attend All Class Sessions and Complete Assignments.
• Attend All Pool Sessions and Demonstrate Water Skills.
• Demonstrate Water Skills in Ocean.
• Fulfill Written Exam.

TRAINING OPTIONS

  GROUP - WEEK NIGHT / WEEKEND CLASSES

 This is our most Popular program and also your Best Value. The beach and boat dives program incorporates 30 hours of Instruction with two Local Beach dives and two final Certification dives off Catalina Island (On a Dive Boat, not the "Express"). Your tuition even includes the Catalina Boat dives to make your learning experience more fun and exciting!

We recommend this Course to most Students for Several Reasons:

1. It's the Best Value
2. It gives you both Beach & Boat Diving Experience.
3. You don't want to miss out on Diving Catalina Island - it really is Fantastic!
4. This Course has the Most Varied Schedule Available.

To View Class Schedules Click Here and look for "OpenWater" then choose the Shop Location ("San Pedro" or "Orange").

Also...Don't Forget - Buy your "Basic" Equipment from Pacific Wilderness and we'll give you an INSTANT $25 REBATE on your Class!

Classes Limited to Eight People

COMPLETE!

• Tuition Fee
• All Necessary Books, Log Book, Dive Table & Forms.
• All Rental Gear Including; Wetsuit, Hood, Weight Belt, Weights, B.C., Regulator System & Tanks.
• PADI Open Water Certification Card.
• (4) Open Water Dives
• Catalina Island Boat Dives
• FREE 1 Year Membership in Pacific Wilderness Dive Club ($30 Value)

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This is our Accelerated program for those of you limited on time. The beach dives program incorporates about 15 hours of Instruction in Class and Pool Sessions only. Once you Complete all Class and Pool Work your Instructor can sign you off as completing This Course runs the same as our most Popular Course above, but does not include a Boat Trip because of its accelerated format.

We recommend this Course for those Students who:

1. Do not have week-nights available for Classes.
2. Wish to complete the Course as Quickly as Possible.
3. Have Excellent Study Habits and will come to the First Class with ALL Chapters Completed.
4. Have Good Watermanship Skills and feel they will Excel in an Accelerated Program.

To View Class Schedules Click Here and look for "OpenWater" then choose the Classes showing Location as "Both".

Also...Don't Forget - Buy your "Basic" Equipment from Pacific Wilderness and we'll give you an INSTANT $25 REBATE on your Class.

Classes Limited to Eight People

COMPLETE!

• Tuition Fee
• All Necessary Books, Log Book, Dive Table & Forms.
• All Rental Gear Including; Wetsuit, Hood, Weight Belt, Weights, B.C., Regulator System & Tanks.
• PADI Open Water Certification Card.
• (4) Open Water Beach Dives
• FREE 1 Year Membership in Pacific Wilderness Dive Club ($30 Value)

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Our Referral program is for those of you limited on time or not wishing to Dive in our Beautiful (although Slightly Colder) Local Waters.

The Referral Program incorporates about 15 hours of Instruction focusing only on Class Room and Pool Skills.  You may complete the Final Four Open Water Dives in more Tropical Waters. 

Although this class costs less, be aware you will incur expenses at the other end to complete your PADI Open Water Certification.  We would be happy to provide you with the names of PADI Dive Centers located at your destination should you choose this option or you may Click Here for a listing of PADI Resorts.

(It's our experience you will pay approximately $175 to $350 to finish your dives elsewhere -  (note "approximately" means just that - whomever you deal with for completion is free to charge any amount).

We recommend this Course for those Students who:

1. Do not want to Dive Locally (Though you're missing out)
2. Are Limited on time and are unable to complete the Regular Class prior to a trip you may have already planned.

To View Class Schedules Click Here and look for "OpenWater" then choose the Class Best fitting your Schedule. 

Note, you will not need to attend the Final Two Sessions in the Referral Program.

Also...Don't Forget - Buy your "Basic" Equipment from Pacific Wilderness and we'll give you an INSTANT $25 REBATE on your Class.

Classes Limited to Eight People

COMPLETE!

• Tuition Fee
• All Necessary Books, Log Book, Dive Table & Forms.
• All Rental Gear for Pool; Weight Belt, Weights, B.C., Regulator System & Tanks in Pool.
• FREE 1 Year Membership in Pacific Wilderness Dive Club ($30 Value)

Does NOT INCLUDE:

• Certification Card
• Four Open Water Dives
• Rental Gear at Destination
• Any Applicable Boat Fees

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Private - Beach Dives Program

 Our most Popular Private Program. The Private Beach Dives program incorporates 30 hours of Instruction Customized to your Schedule with Four Local Beach dives to Complete your Certification. (You may Substitute a Catalina Island Boat Dive at a Cost of $80 per person if a Boat is Available).

We recommend this Course to Students for Several Reasons:

1. It gives you more Personalized Attention.
2. It allows those with Difficult or Varying Work Schedules to take Classes.
3. It gives your Group the ability to take a Private OpenWater Class with just your Friends at the same Price as Standard "Pre-Scheduled" Courses (Based on 4 or More Students)
4. This Course has the Most Varied Schedule Available because you set it!
5. Smaller Class Size

To View How to Build a Class Schedules See Below.

Also...Don't Forget - Buy your "Basic" Equipment from Pacific Wilderness and we'll give you an INSTANT $25 REBATE on your Class!

Classes Size of One up to Eight

• Customized Course Schedule for you or your Group Only.
• Tuition Fee (PRIVATE)
• All Necessary Books, Log Book, Dive Table & Forms.
• All Rental Gear Including; Wetsuit, Hood, Weight Belt, Weights, B.C., Regulator System & Tanks.
• PADI Open Water Certification Card.
• (4) Open Water Dives
• FREE 1 Year Membership in Pacific Wilderness Dive Club ($30 Value)

• Class Time  - Dedicate 6-8 Hours total time. This may be done in One Full Day of 6-8 Hours or two to Three Days/Evenings of about 3 Hours each. In either case, all Book Work and quizzes must be completed PRIOR to each session.
• Pool Time - Dedicate 6-8 Hours total time. This may be done in One Full Day of 6-8 Hours or two to Three Days/Evenings of about 3 Hours each. (If you are planning to take Classes through the Orange Store Location then we suggest Scheduling all your Pool Work to be in One Day since our pool is in San Pedro. We usually meet at 9am and work till noon - take a lunch break – then complete pool skills at about three or Four o’clock.)
• Beach Dives - Dedicate 3-4 Hours total time. Two Beach Dives may be done in One Morning usually from 7 am till 11 am. Orange County residents will dive from Laguna Beach, LA County residents will dive from Redondo Beach.  Beach Dives One & Two are typically on Saturday the day before the Final Two Beach Dives on Sunday.  This makes picking up your Rental Gear (Included with Class) easier – you only have to do it once.
• Boat Dives - Should you Choose, you will need to Dedicate a Full Day. Our Boat Trips are scheduled a Year in Advance and can be Viewed Here. Look up any "Shop Boat Dive" and use those dates in planning your Schedule.  (Boat Fee is a Flat Rate of $80 per person extra for all Private Classes)

If you need help or have any questions on how to schedule Your Group Private Class Please call or e-mail us and we’ll be happy to walk you through it! 

Note, Final Schedules will be determined jointly between Student (s) and Dive Shop based on Boat and Instructor Availability.

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The Private Referral Program incorporates about 15 hours of Instruction focusing only on Class Room and Pool Skills.  You may complete the Final Four Open Water Dives in more Tropical Waters. 

Although this class costs less than the Regular Private Class above, be aware you will incur expenses at the other end to complete your PADI Open Water Certification.   We would be happy to provide you with the names of PADI Dive Centers located at your destination should you choose this option or you may Click Here for a listing of PADI Resorts.

(It's our experience you will pay approximately $175 to $350 to finish your dives elsewhere -  (note "approximately" means just that - whomever you deal with for completion is free to charge any amount).

We recommend this Course for those Students who:

1. Do not want to Dive Locally (Though you're missing out).
2. Are Limited on time and are unable to complete the Regular Class prior to a trip you may have already planned.
3. Wish to have Individualized Attention
4. Desire Smaller Class Sizes

To View Class Schedules Click Here and look for "OpenWater" then choose the Class fitting your Schedule. 

Note, you will not need to attend the Final Two Sessions in the Referral Program.

Also...Don't Forget - Buy your "Basic" Equipment from Pacific Wilderness and we'll give you an INSTANT $25 REBATE on your Class.

Classes Size of One up to Eight

• Customized Course Schedule for you or your Group Only.
• Tuition Fee (PRIVATE)
• All Necessary Books, Log Book, Dive Table & Forms.
• All Rental Gear Including; Weight Belt, Weights, B.C., Regulator System & Tanks for Pool.
• FREE 1 Year Membership in Pacific Wilderness Dive Club ($30 Value)

Does NOT INCLUDE:

• Certification Card
• Four Open Water Dives
• Rental Gear at Destination
• Any Applicable Boat Fees

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