Class Information

The underwater world in unlike anything you have ever experienced before. To experience this world we need the proper skills and equipment. Underwater Excursions offers many options to help you start your very rewarding experience of becoming an Open Water Diver. To learn more, see our class options and descriptions below. Once you find the class that suits you best please visit our Calendar to see when the next class starts.
 
Introductory Courses
Open Water Certification Courses
Open Water Referral Courses
 
We take pride in every class that we offer through SSI. Not only do we feel that repetition is the key to comfort but also experience as well. This is why we can guarantee you the best Scuba Instruction, because we will take the time necessary to make your scuba experience the best it can be. Our team of Instructors and Dive Control Specialists are as good as they get and we all have the same ideas of keeping Scuba a safe and fun experience for everyone.

Introductory Courses
COURSE DESCRIPTION INCLUDES NOT INCLUDED COST DATE
Snorkeling Lessons

A snorkeling lesson is great just before your vacation, so that you can become comfortable or fine tune your snorkeling skills.

  1 - Pool training session.     $60 upon request
COURSE DESCRIPTION INCLUDES NOT INCLUDED COST DATE
Try Scuba Program

The Try Scuba Program allows you to try out scuba diving in a swimming pool before you commit to an entire course. Here you can see if Scuba Diving is for you.

 1 - Pool training session.     $50 will be applied to your scuba course, if you sign up within 3 months  

Scuba Certification Courses
COURSE DESCRIPTION INCLUDES NOT INCLUDED COST DATE
Group Open Water Diver

We have 2 different formats. A weekend and an evening schedule.

The weekend schedule meets Saturday and Sunday from 8am-5pm. This course requires a high degree of comfort in and around the water.

If you want a course that offers more hands on attention, then the evening course is for you. This course meets 2 Wednesday nights from 6pm-10pm and Saturdays from 1pm-4pm.

Our courses are all limited to a maximum number of 6 students. We feel that this offers that best environment for you to learn and become comfortable with your scuba skills.
2 - Academic Training Sessions
2 - Pool Training Sessions
1 - Open Water Snorkel Dive
4 - Open Water Scuba Dives
 

 
Diver Home Study Kit
۰SSI Textbook and Dive Tables
۰Select Video or DVD version
 
۰SSI Certification Card
Rental of Scuba Package for pool and Open Water
۰Tanks/Weights
۰Wetsuit/Hood
۰BC/Regulator w/Alt Air, ۰Gauges & Compass
2 Days of Open Water Diving
2 days of Beach Diving in Monterey.
Make-up fees for missed sessions
Additional sessions for skills development
Snorkeling Equipment
۰Mask
۰Snorkel
۰Boots (min 5mm thick)
۰Strap Fins
۰Gloves (min 3mm thick)
۰Total Zipper Dive Log Levels 1-2
 
 $229.95  
COURSE DESCRIPTION INCLUDES NOT INCLUDED COST DATE
Semi-Private Open Water Diver

Our semi-private course works around your schedule, wants and needs. You have the freedom to complete your classroom training at your convenience.

You tell us what you want and we will find an instructor for you.

A course requires approximately 4-8 hours of academic instruction, 6-12 hours of pool instruction and 2 days of open water training. The minimum number of days required to complete the training, would be 4 days. Additional time may be needed for children and for those individuals overcoming certain fears.

 2 - Academic Training Sessions
2 - Pool Training Sessions
1 - Open Water Snorkel Dive
4 - Open Water Scuba Dives
  		Private Instruction
Diver Home Study Kit
۰SSI Textbook and Dive Tables
۰Select Video or DVD version
۰SSI Certification Card
Rental of Scuba Package for pool and Open Water
۰Tanks/Weights
۰Wetsuit/Hood
۰BC/Regulator w/Alt Air, ۰Gauges & Compass
2 Days of Open Water Diving
2 days of Beach Diving
 
Snorkeling Equipment
۰Mask
۰Snorkel
۰Boots (min 5mm thick)
۰Strap Fins                ۰Gloves (min 3mm thick)
۰Total Zipper Dive Log Levels 1-2
 
 

 
1 student = $400
 
2 students = $350 / person
 
3 students = $300 / person
 
4 or more students = $250 / person
 
 upon request

Scuba Referral Courses

Open Water Referral
Referrals are where a portion of your training is conducted in one place and the remaining portion is completed elsewhere. We can accommodate both cases for you. You must have a completed referral form from an accepted training agency that has not expired. Additional fees can be incurred if referral form has expired or time since last training has exceeded 6 months.
 
 

 
 

 

    
COURSE DESCRIPTION INCLUDES NOT INCLUDED COST DATE
Class & Pool only Group

We have 2 different formats. A weekend and an evening schedule.

The weekend schedule meets Saturday and Sunday from 8am-5pm. This course is for those with a high level of comfort in and around the water.

If you want a course that offers more hands on attention, then the evening course is for you. This course meets 2 Wednesday nights for 2 weeks from 6-10pm.

Our courses are all limited to a maximum number of 6 students. We feel that this offers that best environment for you to learn and become comfortable with your scuba skills.

 3 Academic Training Sessions
3 Pool Training Sessions
 
Diver Home Study Kit
۰SSI Textbook and Dive Tables
۰Select Video or DVD version
 
Rental of Scuba Package for pool
۰Tanks/Weights
۰Wetsuit/Hood
۰BC/Regulator w/Alt Air
۰ Gauges & Compass
Letter of Referral

 
Make-up fees for missed sessions
Additional sessions for skills development

Snorkeling Equipment
۰Mask
۰Snorkel
۰Fins

 

 $179.95 Can be scheduled with any ongoing group open water course
COURSE DESCRIPTION INCLUDES NOT INCLUDED COST DATE
Class & Pool only Semi-Private

A private course works around your schedule and your wants and needs.

You tell us when you want class and we will find an instructor for you.

A course requires approximately 4-8 hours of academic instruction, 6-12 hours of pool instruction. The minimum number of days required to complete the training, would be 2 days. Additional time may be needed for children and for those individuals overcoming certain fears.

 2 Academic Training Sessions
2 Pool Training Sessions
Semi-Private Instruction
 
Diver Home Study Kit
۰SSI Textbook and Dive Tables
۰Select Video or DVD version
 
Rental of Scuba Package for pool
۰Tanks/Weights
۰Wetsuit/Hood
۰BC/Regulator w/Alt Air
۰ Gauges & Compass
Letter of Referral
Snorkeling Equipment
۰Mask
۰Snorkel
۰Fins                           ۰Total Zipper Dive Log

 

 1 student = $300
2 students = $250 /person
3 students = $200 / person
4 or more = $150 / person		 upon request
COURSE DESCRIPTION INCLUDES NOT INCLUDED COST DATE
Open Water only Group

You will have the opportunity to sit in on 1 academic session and 1 pool session, to refresh your skills and to become introduced to the instructor's training practices.

1 Academic Training Session
1 Pool Training Session
1 Open Water Snorkel Dive
4 Open Water Scuba Dives
1 - Optional Open Water Experience Dive  
Rental of Scuba Package for pool and Open Water
۰Tanks/Weights
۰Wetsuit/Hood
۰BC/Regulator w/Alt Air, ۰Gauges & Compass
2 Days of Open Water Diving
2 days of Boat Diving -or-
1 day of Beach Diving and 1 day of Boat Diving
Make-up fees for missed sessions
Additional sessions for skills development
Snorkeling Equipment
۰Mask
۰Snorkel
۰Boots (min 5mm thick)
۰Strap Fins
۰Gloves (min 3mm thick)


 
 $200 Can be scheduled with any ongoing group open water course

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