SEI Diving Courses

Snorkeling for Families

The underwater world is a fascinating place that can be discovered with a minimal amount of effort and the use of a mask, fins, and a snorkel.

Snorkeling for Families introduces individuals and families to the recreation of exploring underwater magic from above. Because there is no age requirement for snorkeling, it is an activity that can be shared by the whole family.

This course will train you to select proper-fitting skin diving equipment (mask, snorkel and fins), adjust and don equipment, use mask and snorkel at the surface, use proper kicking technique, clearing the snorkel and making shallow surface dives, returning to the surface and clearing the snorkel. In addition, this program increases confidence in water activities for the entire family.

Open Water Diver

The SEI Diving Open Water Diver course is for individuals ages 12 and older. Learning to scuba dive is safe and affordable, and requires a modest amount of training. An entry-level certification course takes approximately 32 hours to complete. Classes may be available during day or evening times, and take from a couple of weekends to several weeks to complete. In order to earn a scuba certification, you will participate in classroom sessions and practice essential diving skills in a pool. Finally, you will test your knowledge on a written exam and apply your skills during training dives in a lake, quarry, spring, or ocean. Upon completion, you will receive a certification card that identifies you as a trained diver, allowing you to rent scuba equipment, participate in advanced training, and explore exotic diving destinations.

Open Water Plus Diver

SEI Diving's Open Water Diver course is designed to give certified scuba divers two additional open water dives. This guided experience is important for new divers who want more training before going out and diving without supervision.

Advanced Open Water Diver

The SEI Advanced Open Water Diver course is for divers who want to expand their knowledge and diving experience to include a variety of diving environments. The course provides an introduction to specialty diving, and features five open water dives, including a night dive. This course is highly recommended for all newly certified Open Water divers, to help them gain experience and comfort in the underwater world.

Advanced Plus Scuba Diver

This course includes additional classroom training and adds ten additional dives to the diver's experience. Open water diving is the primary objective of this course with classroom training designed to augment the knowledge presented to Open Water divers.

Master Scuba Diver

This course and certification is the highest and most prestigious non-leadership rating that may be attained by an SEI Diving diver. It is considered the supreme standard of diving excellence and recognition of expert training. This course of instruction is often offered to students over a period of time rather than in a formal class environment. In this way, students can build knowledge and skills while meeting all the completion requirements including other specialty courses.

Specialty Courses

Scuba diving is a very rewarding activity. Numerous hobbies are integrated into the underwater environment. Our specialty courses permit the diver to gain comprehensive abilities in virtually any field of aquatic endeavor. Please be aware, some instructors may not have the credentials to teach every specialty.

Specialty Certification Courses:

Dry Suit Diver
Equipment Service
Full Face Mask Diver
Ice Diver
Nitrox Diver
Reef Ecology Diver
Search and Rescue - Public Safety Diver
Diver Rescue and Accident Management