SHOP HOURS: Monday-Friday 10am - 5:30pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm. Other hours call first.
627 US Hwy 64, Manteo, NC 27954, us
(252) 473-1356 phone/(252) 423-1257 text.
Scuba Classes
TRY SCUBA
$100 pp. Private classes available ($200pp) Ages 10 and up. This is a perfect activity for children or adults. If you want to try scuba diving in the warm, calm waters of our pool, this is for you. This 2-3 hour course introduces you to the rules of scuba diving, fits your for equipment then gets you into the pool where you can try breathing underwater. Ages 10 and up. Must be a swimmer, be comfortable in the water, able to equalize (pop) your ears and be free of asthma, diabetes, or other chronic lung, heart of other respiratory disease.
RESORT DIVE
Ages 15 and up.
Once you complete a TRY SCUBA, you may opt to add a dive in the ocean.
Dive portion is $125 - Beach dive to shipwreck.
First you meet and shop and we fit you for gear and go over some information,
Next, we take you to our pool and get you used to the equipment and basic scuba skills.
Then we take you to a shipwreck off the beach in 20 ft. of water. You must be in good physical health, a swimmer, VERY comfortable in the water and able to carry 50 lbs. You must also be able to equalize your ears, be free of any chronic heart, lung or other resp. disease, asthma, diabetes or any seizure disorder. If this sounds like some thing you would be interested in, give us a call to book. Class takes @ 2-3 hours.
REFERRAL DIVES
$225.00 Complete your scuba training with us after having completed academic and pool portions at home. Includes SCUBA gear and 4 open-water dives over 2 days. We are a Universal Referral Facility, meaning we can complete dives with you for a NAUI, PADI, SSI, YMCA etc. certification. (You must have personal gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots), or you can purchase it here. @ 3 hours per day for 2 days.
If we are providing C-card there is a $30 fee for the card)
RUSTY DIVER CHECK-OUT
$175.00 @ 3 hours.
Has it been more than a year since your last dive? Choose a Rusty Diver Check-out Dive. An Instructor or Divemaster will cover the basics and get you ready for your next diving adventure. Includes dive with instructor in our training quarry, includes equipment. Scuba Gear package which includes tank, BC, regulator w/octo, gauge, wetsuit and weight. Personal Gear Package, if needed is additional: $25 include, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, gloves and hood.
NAUI SCUBA DIVER
$495 Regular Schedule
$695 Compressed Class (5-6 days)
$895 Private (just you and your friends/family)
Step 1 - Sign up and get your on-line code and get started
Step 2 - Schedule your in person classroom sessions.
Step 3 - Schedule your 3 pool classes
Step 4 - Schedule your 4 open water dives over 2 different days.
Step 5 - Go Diving!!!!
Entry level open-water diving class for ages 10+. The regular course includes all instruction, textbook, pool fees and skills, log book, certification card, 4 open water dives and scuba gear associated with dives. (Students will need to purchase their own personal gear; mask, snorkel, fins, booties. The class involves: 3 classroom session of @ 3 hours each, 3 pool sessions of @3 hours each , where you learn to use gear and SCUBA skills, and 4 open-water dives of @3-4 hours per day over 2 days (dives will be completed in our private quarry located on Roanoke Island, NC.
Notes: You must be a good swimmer and in good physical condition with no breathing problems (asthma, diabetes, heart, lung illness or seizure disorders). You must be able to swim underwater for a short difference and be able to equalize your ears. You must be very comfortable in the ocean. Students will need to purchase their own mask, snorkel fins, booties and gloves. Do NOT purchase them before class starts as we discuss types of equipment required for scuba diving. We also offer a compressed class ($695) that takes 4 straight days of pool and dives, plus home study before you arrive. The fee includes classroom materials, all instruction, pool fees, and 4 open-water dives and certification card. (Does not have to be continuous days but all dives must be completed within 3 months of finishing pool work).
NAUI BREATH-HOLD SKIN DIVING CERTIFICATION COURSE (40 ft. maximum depth)
$225.00
One day or 2 half days
Learn breath-hold (freediving) diving techniques. This is an introduction course and is necessary if you wish to start freediving (breath hold diving). You will learn proper breathe hold techniques, the science behind freediving and pool skills such as equalizing, finning, diving, weighting yourself properly and safety skills. Students must be 12 years old and up. Class includes classroom and dives You must be a good swimmer, very comfortable in the water. Students need to own, purchase or rent their own personal gear (long fins, mask, snorkel). Course includes classroom and pool time. Fees include instruction, openwater dives. Certification card included.
SPEARFISHING COURSE
Includes: Classroom and in-water training portion - $225
Add Spearfishing charter: $130
Want to learn all about spearfishing? We offer a intro to spearfishing course for ages 12 and up. We go over all the equipment needed including guns, wetsuits, fins, masks, weights, etc. We show you how to choose your gear, types of guns and how to rig them and go over safety and etiquette. The lecture portion takes place at our shop. If you sign up for the in-water portion, we go to our private training quarry located close to our shop and teach you the basics of equipment use, weighting and freediving.
You will need to own, purchase or rent your equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, weights and belt, wetsuit).
NAUI SCUBA SPECIALITES
SPECIALTIES:
Fees include all instruction and certification card or certificate.
Boat Fees, if required, are additional and Rental gear is not included
NAUI ADVANCED SCUBA DIVER
$395
Don't just get advanced certified, get advanced qualified. Next level up from beginner. Must be 15+ years old, hold a scuba diver certification from any agency (Padi, SSI, SDI, etc.), and all personal gear (including mask, snorkel, fins, booties, slate, compass, flashlight, and wreck reel). Course consists of review of skills and equipment and 6 dives with an instructor: one dive will be deeper than 60 ft (not to exceed 130 ft), one night or low-visibility, one navigation, 3 others of choice by you and your instructor. Fees include textbook, all instruction and Naui certification card. Boat fees are additional for all scuba classes, spearfishing classes.. You must own your own or rent all your diving equipment from our dive shop
NAUI NITROX DIVER
$225
Required for the purchase of Nitrox gas for tanks. Must be 15+ years old, have a NAUI advanced certification or equivalent, and all personal gear. Includes classroom materials, certification card, 6 hours of instruction (classroom or online), and 2 dives using Nitrox. Learn the physics behind oxygen and nitrogen, while studying safe Nitrox practices. Fees include textbook and classroom materials, all instruction,and Naui certification card. Boat fees are additional. You must own your own or rent all your diving equipment.
NAUI RESCUE DIVER
$295
Rescue skills and self-rescue skills to manage risks and handle diving emergencies and rescues. Must be 15+ years old, have a NAUI advanced certification or equivalent, CPR and First Aid certifications, and all personal gear. Includes textbook, all instruction and Naui certification card.
NAUI MASTER SCUBA DIVER
$595
Meant for honing recreational diving skills or for those wishing to proceed to a leadership course. Must be 15+ years old, have a NAUI advanced certification or equivalent, and all personal gear. Includes all instruction (classroom or online), 8 dives, and a certification card. Dives will test your skills to the limit and expand your capabilities and experience. You must own your own gear or rent it. Text book is additional. Required dives: Emergency procedures / rescue, deep / simulated decompression diving, night / low-vis, navigation, search & recovery (light salvage) Elective dives (choices): skin diving, environmental study, air consumption, boat diving, shore diving, hunting & collecting, etc.
LEADERSHIP COURSES
Must be 18+ years old, have a NAUI master diver certification or equivalent, rescue certification, CPR and First Aid certification. Must have completed a NAUI FIT course and have all scuba and personal gear. Must also acquire medical approval and proof of good physical condition within 12 months of taking classes, and purchase all required classroom materials. Prices listed do not include any books, certificate fees, boat fees or equipment.
NAUI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR - $795
As an Assistant Instructor, you will be authorized to teach all aspects of skin and scuba diving under the supervision of a NAUI Instructor. This is the best possible way to develop your instructional skills. The rating can be a step toward full Instructor, or an end in itself. Match your time, talent and interests with the NAUI programs near you, and enjoy the adventure of personal and professional enhancement as a NAUI leader.
Overview:
The NAUI Assistant Instructor rating is a Naui Leadership Level. The program is designed to introduce students to diving instruction basics. It also tests individuals in fundamental water skills needed to be capable assistants. Certification authorizes individuals to assist active-status NAUI Instructors in the conduct of dive training. NAUI Assistant Instructor certification is a highly recommended step in the progression to NAUI Instructor.
Qualifications of graduates:
- A current NAUI Assistant Instructor is qualified to assist active-status NAUI Instructors in teaching skin and scuba diving during sanctioned diving courses provided the activities and locale are similar to those of the training. Additional training or experience is to be obtained by the Assistant Instructor who desires to assist in highly specialized training activities, such as deep, wreck penetration, cavern or ice dives.
- A NAUI Assistant Instructor can be counted toward student-instructor ratios.
- An active-status NAUI Assistant Instructor who completes a NAUI-DAN First Aid Instructor orientation, who has completed all required NAUI-DAN orientation modules and is using the NAUI-DAN training and support materials, may teach the NAUI-DAN First Aid programs.
- After assisting an active-status NAUI Instructor with at least one complete NAUI Scuba Diver course, a current NAUI Assistant Instructor is qualified, if all other prerequisites are met, to enter a NAUI Divemaster Training Course (DMC) and/or Instructor Training Course (ITC).
Prerequisites for entering course:
- Minimum age is 18 years by the water phase of the course.
- Current registration as a NAUI FIT Program graduate.
- Current certification in NAUI First Aid for the Diving Professional or equivalent.
- Current certification in NAUI Oxygen Provider or equivalent.
- A minimum of 50 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 25 hours bottom time. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.
- Medical Approval - Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months.
- Materials – Contact the NAUI Training Department for current requirements.
NAUI DIVEMASTER - $895
Qualifies for leading trips, lots of employment options, may enter an instructor training course (ITC) once certified as a Divemaster. Must have 60 logged dives, Books / Certificate Fees and Travel and Boat Expenses are additional from the $895.00 Tuition.
This course is for those who are in good health and have proof of current physical exam and approval by your doctor. Pre - Requisites include Rescue Diver and a current CPR card.
NAUI INSTRUCTOR CROSS-OVER - $995
Are you an instructor for another agency and want to earn your Naui Instructor rating? Give us a call.
NAUI INSTRUCTOR COURSE (ITC) - $1500 + $500 Course Director fee.
Want to become a NAUI Scuba Instructor? Call for further information
NAUI INSTRUCTOR TRAINER (STW & ITW)- $1200
Candidates must have taught a complete leadership course.
Call for further information.