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To become a certified SCUBA diver, the successful completion of two phases of training and testing is required. As a certified diver, you will receive a certification card from PADI- the worlds largest dive training organization; entitling you to rent scuba equipment and purchase air for SCUBA tanks. Students enrolled in SCUBA, through LAKE SUPERIOR DIVERS, benefit from our over 50 years of dive training education in the Duluth-Superior area. We have the largest number of certified instructors on staff and the largest quantity of equipment of any training facility in the region. Classes have student/instructor ratios. each student is individually outfitted with SCUBA equipment during all phases of training. All students must be at least 12 years old. Only average swimming skills are required for SCUBA diving. All of our instructors and divemasters are certified. |
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Phase I: Classroom and Pool Training Learn the basic skills and knowledge necessary to go out into open water. Satisfactory completion of this phase requires passing a written examination and successfully demonstrating basic SCUBA skills in a pool. Phase I costs are as follows:* |
| Community Ed. Fees | $25.00 | ||||
| Instructor Fee | $69.02 | ||||
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Instructional Materials
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$59.30 | ||||
| Sales Tax | $4.45 | ||||
| Total Phase I Costs | $157.77** |
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Phase II: Open Water Dives Open water dives are a demonstration of Phase I pool skills in an open water environment, usually Lake Superior. It consists of four 20 minute (or 1/2 tank) dives and one snorkel dive on two separate days. Phase II costs are as follows:* |
| Instruction/Equipment Fee | $126.46 |
| Certification Card | $28.50 |
| Divers Log Book | $15.00 |
| Sales Tax | $3.26 |
| Total Phase II Costs | $173.22** |
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Total Combined Costs** |
| Phase I | $157.77 |
| Phase II | $173.22 |
| Combined Total | $330.99** |
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Some students may wish to complete only Phase I with us and obtain a referral to complete Phase II (within 12 months) on their next tropical vacation. |
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Personal equipment required for both Phase I & II!
* Prices subject to minor change without notice. ** Sorry, no refunds.
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Phase I Scuba Classes Start: Come to the shop to have your scheduling needs met and get the exact dates. *To reserve your spot, there is a $15 deposit! Come to the shop to register.
Phase II Open-Water Dives Start: Come to the shop to have your scheduling needs met and get the exact dates. *To reserve your spot, there is a $20 deposit!
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