May 2026
Learn to SCUBA (Academics & Pool)
Special Price: $650 with purchase of mask, snorkel, fins and boots This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Ready? Fill out the contact form to get on the list for class and get started with your adventure! Book…
Find out more »Cavern Diving Certification Weekend
Must have completed all mandatory class and pool training prior to attending the trip, or must be already certified in Cavern Diving or have higher level equivalent. Please see our list of dates for class/pool sessions. Cavern certification dives will be conducted in Florida at one of the freshwater springs. Location will be discussed with the class at a later date. Students must complete at least 2 cavern training dives for certification. All students must provide their own means of…
Find out more »Try SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. If you decide to sign up for SCUBA classes within…
Find out more »Learn to SCUBA (Academics & Pool)
Special Price: $650 with purchase of mask, snorkel, fins and boots This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Ready? Fill out the contact form to get on the list for class and get started with your adventure! Book…
Find out more »Extended Range Diving
The SSI Extended Range training program is the core program that all other open-circuit programs build on. This program is the start of your exciting journey to become an accomplished tech diver. Using either a sidemount or twinset configuration, this program prepares you to plan and conduct trimix decompression dives to a maximum depth of 150 feet. You will learn the techniques and procedures for using Nitrox mixtures of up to 100% oxygen for decompression. You will earn the SSI…
Find out more »Extended Range Diving
The SSI Extended Range training program is the core program that all other open-circuit programs build on. This program is the start of your exciting journey to become an accomplished tech diver. Using either a sidemount or twinset configuration, this program prepares you to plan and conduct trimix decompression dives to a maximum depth of 150 feet. You will learn the techniques and procedures for using Nitrox mixtures of up to 100% oxygen for decompression. You will earn the SSI…
Find out more »Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will have the opportunity to try out 5 different SSI specialties during this course: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Perfect Buoyancy. This is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you…
Find out more »Recreational Sidemount Diving
In this sidemount diving course, you’ll learn all you need to go single or two-cylinder recreational sidemount diving up to a maximum depth of 100 feet / 30 meters or to your certification depth, whichever is deeper. Sidemount diving is already common practice for wreck, mine, and cave divers, but now the benefits are being discovered by more recreational divers. With no heavy tank on your back, you’ll be more comfortable in the water and find your streamlining and trim…
Find out more »Navigation Course
In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the…
Find out more »Night / Limited Visibility Diving
Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives,…
Find out more »Divemaster Course
The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your…
Find out more »Extended Range Diving
The SSI Extended Range training program is the core program that all other open-circuit programs build on. This program is the start of your exciting journey to become an accomplished tech diver. Using either a sidemount or twinset configuration, this program prepares you to plan and conduct trimix decompression dives to a maximum depth of 150 feet. You will learn the techniques and procedures for using Nitrox mixtures of up to 100% oxygen for decompression. You will earn the SSI…
Find out more »Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will have the opportunity to try out 5 different SSI specialties during this course: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Perfect Buoyancy. This is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you…
Find out more »Extended Range Diving
The SSI Extended Range training program is the core program that all other open-circuit programs build on. This program is the start of your exciting journey to become an accomplished tech diver. Using either a sidemount or twinset configuration, this program prepares you to plan and conduct trimix decompression dives to a maximum depth of 150 feet. You will learn the techniques and procedures for using Nitrox mixtures of up to 100% oxygen for decompression. You will earn the SSI…
Find out more »June 2026
Learn to SCUBA (Academics & Pool)
Special Price: $650 with purchase of mask, snorkel, fins and boots This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Ready? Fill out the contact form to get on the list for class and get started with your adventure! Book…
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Extended Range Diving
The SSI Extended Range training program is the core program that all other open-circuit programs build on. This program is the start of your exciting journey to become an accomplished tech diver. Using either a sidemount or twinset configuration, this program prepares you to plan and conduct trimix decompression dives to a maximum depth of 150 feet. You will learn the techniques and procedures for using Nitrox mixtures of up to 100% oxygen for decompression. You will earn the SSI…
Find out more »Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will have the opportunity to try out 5 different SSI specialties during this course: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Perfect Buoyancy. This is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you…
Find out more »Try SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. If you decide to sign up for SCUBA classes within…
Find out more »Extended Range Diving
The SSI Extended Range training program is the core program that all other open-circuit programs build on. This program is the start of your exciting journey to become an accomplished tech diver. Using either a sidemount or twinset configuration, this program prepares you to plan and conduct trimix decompression dives to a maximum depth of 150 feet. You will learn the techniques and procedures for using Nitrox mixtures of up to 100% oxygen for decompression. You will earn the SSI…
Find out more »Search & Recovery Class
In this fascinating program, you will learn all the skills you need to safely and confidently conduct search and recovery dives. You will be taught how to use search patterns, specialized dive plans and equipment such as lift bags, lines and reels. By developing your search and communication techniques and practicing searches in a dive team, you will become a confident search and rescue diver in no time. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification.
Find out more »Deep/Wreck Diving Class
SSI Deep Diving Course The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach how to dive safely at depths between 80 and 130 feet, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever…
Find out more »Learn to SCUBA (Academics & Pool)
Special Price: $599 with purchase of mask, snorkel, & fins This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Ready? Fill out the contact form to get on the list for class and get started with your adventure! Book Now…
Find out more »Scuba Explorers Camp
Choo Choo Dive Center is hosting a week long SCUBA camp for kids in summer 2026, starting at age 8 and up! The SSI Explorers program provides kids with the opportunity to experience scuba diving in a safe and fun environment. Program consists of 5 days classroom and pool training with a certified instructor - no equipment or experience needed! Class begins at 10am each day and will end around 12:30pm. Contact us to sign up! Space is very limited.
Find out more »React Right Class – First Aid, AED, CPR, O2 Delivery
React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this…
Find out more »Stress & Rescue Course
The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification. Must…
Find out more »Navigation Course
In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the…
Find out more »Night / Limited Visibility Diving
Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives,…
Find out more »July 2026
Learn to SCUBA (Academics & Pool)
Special Price: $650 with purchase of mask, snorkel, fins and boots This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Ready? Fill out the contact form to get on the list for class and get started with your adventure! Book…
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Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will have the opportunity to try out 5 different SSI specialties during this course: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Perfect Buoyancy. This is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you…
Find out more »Try SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. If you decide to sign up for SCUBA classes within…
Find out more »Learn to SCUBA (Academics & Pool)
Special Price: $650 with purchase of mask, snorkel, fins and boots This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Ready? Fill out the contact form to get on the list for class and get started with your adventure! Book…
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Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will have the opportunity to try out 5 different SSI specialties during this course: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Perfect Buoyancy. This is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you…
Find out more »August 2026
Try SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. If you decide to sign up for SCUBA classes within…
Find out more »Extended Range Foundations
The SSI Extended Range Foundations program provides you with an opportunity to enhance your advanced diving skills in a workshop environment. Learn more about using tec diving gear with any total diving system you are certified to use and build upon your basic skill set to master buoyancy, trim, finning techniques, positioning, and communication. The Extended Range Foundations program provides supplementary training to existing certifications to increase your confidence and in-water control. All in-water sessions are completed in a pool/confined…
Find out more »Recreational Sidemount Diving
n this sidemount diving course, you’ll learn all you need to go single or two-cylinder recreational sidemount diving up to a maximum depth of 100 feet / 30 meters or to your certification depth, whichever is deeper. Sidemount diving is already common practice for wreck, mine, and cave divers, but now the benefits are being discovered by more recreational divers. With no heavy tank on your back, you’ll be more comfortable in the water and find your streamlining and trim…
Find out more »Learn to SCUBA (Academics & Pool)
Special Price: $650 with purchase of mask, snorkel, fins and boots This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Ready? Fill out the contact form to get on the list for class and get started with your adventure! Book…
Find out more »Decompression Diving
The SSI Decompression Diving Specialty will teach you how to dive beyond the no-decompression limits. You will learn to plan and conduct dives to a maximum depth of 130 feet / 40 meters with up to a maximum accumulated decompression time of 15 minutes, using your recreational total diving system and a single decompression cylinder. You will learn and practice how to effectively use your dive computer features, including switching gases, gas integration, time-to-reserve, and time-to-surface. Using these computer functions…
Find out more »Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will have the opportunity to try out 5 different SSI specialties during this course: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Perfect Buoyancy. This is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you…
Find out more »Recreational Sidemount Diving
n this sidemount diving course, you’ll learn all you need to go single or two-cylinder recreational sidemount diving up to a maximum depth of 100 feet / 30 meters or to your certification depth, whichever is deeper. Sidemount diving is already common practice for wreck, mine, and cave divers, but now the benefits are being discovered by more recreational divers. With no heavy tank on your back, you’ll be more comfortable in the water and find your streamlining and trim…
Find out more »Cavern Diving Course
The cavern zone is determined as the area of the cave where daylight from the entrance is still visible. The moment daylight disappears, you have left the cavern zone and entered into the cave. With the SSI Cavern & Cenote Diving class, you will be introduced into the realm of diving in overhead environments and how to navigate these areas safely. Proper trim and bouyancy control are key skills for cavern and cave diving. This course will challenge you to…
Find out more »Learn to SCUBA (Academics & Pool)
Special Price: $650 with purchase of mask, snorkel, fins and boots This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Ready? Fill out the contact form to get on the list for class and get started with your adventure! Book…
Find out more »September 2026
Try SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. If you decide to sign up for SCUBA classes within…
Find out more »Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will have the opportunity to try out 5 different SSI specialties during this course: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Perfect Buoyancy. This is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you…
Find out more »Learn to SCUBA (Academics & Pool)
Special Price: $650 with purchase of mask, snorkel, fins & boots This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Ready? Fill out the contact form to get on the list for class and get started with your adventure! Book…
Find out more »React Right Class – First Aid, CPR, AED, O2 Delivery
React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this…
Find out more »Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will have the opportunity to try out 5 different SSI specialties during this course: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Perfect Buoyancy. This is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you…
Find out more »Stress & Rescue
The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification. Must…
Find out more »October 2026
Learn to SCUBA (Academics & Pool)
Special Price: $599 with purchase of mask, snorkel, & fins This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification. Ready? Fill out the contact form to get on the list for class and get started with your adventure! Book Now…
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Advanced Open Water Diver
If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will have the opportunity to try out 5 different SSI specialties during this course: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Perfect Buoyancy. This is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you…
Find out more »November 2026
Try SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. If you decide to sign up for SCUBA classes within…
Find out more »December 2026
Try SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to try scuba diving for the first time. You will be in confined water and well looked after by your instructor, so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and undoubtedly want to go diving again. If you decide to sign up for SCUBA classes within…
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